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He has just received, McMaster's letter of the 12th. He hastens to thank him for the complimentary terms McMaster used. He assures McMaster that he will give attention to the matter of the Fetterman estate. They have many feelings in common and he hopes that their acquaintance that ended two years ago may be renewed. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Register of Baptisms and Marriages: Dayton, Ohio, 1833; Mission de la Cote St. Paul, Michigan, 1833 with names of the people, 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841. Also for the Mission of Anse Creuse, Michigan, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841. Also for La Riviere aux Hurons, Michigan, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841. Also for Mission de la Riviere Ste. Claire, Michigan for 1833, 1836, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841. Also in the book is a list...

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Speaks of the visit of Mr. Aughenback of Fort Wayne, Ind., who has sacrificed his time to teach the young there. The Catholics of Fort Wayne need a chance to make their Easter duty. Asks that he be made vicar to Father S.T. Badin, who is vicar of Bardstown, so that he can take care of them before going into Michigan. Points out the need of priests there. :: III-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16to. (French)

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Bohn sends an article which he would like Hudson to judge if acceptable for publication. The author is a Sister of St. Francis. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bohn asks Hudson to send ten or fifteen copies of Trisagius, which Hudson has printed. Bohn will send Hudson the cut. Their missions will soon begin again. Bohn extends his regards to Father General, Fathers Spillard and Granger and Brother Augustus, C.S.C.. He has just finished giving a retreat to the Sisters of St. Joseph at Flushing. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The photo is liked by all. All prefer it to the old one. Bohn will not forget the Ave Maria on their missions. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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During the month of October Bohn has done good work for the angels. He asks Hudson for some of the old cut or the new cut, if he has any left. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The mission in St. John's, White Plains, New York has been a great success; 961 confessions, one baptized. Father William A. Dunphy and his congregation are much pleased. Father John Frawley sends regards. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It was hard to get any relics of Joseph Cretin, Bishop of St. Paul, Minnesota but he sends a lock of his hair and the quill through which the Bishop inhaled camphor. He also sends the letter of the aged priest companion of the Bishop from whom he received these mementoes.

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In looking over some old papers he found the enclosed photo of Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul taken after his ordination. There is not another one of them in existence. Boland will never forget his last trip to Notre Dame. The fate that befell the floor of the Bishop's corridor on that night often amuses him. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bolduc would like to know if it is possible to be admitted as an ecclesiastic in Lefevere's diocese. It is two years since he left a religious community. Following the advice of his confessor, it is best to seek a bishop, since his health does not permit life in a community. He has had the honor of knowing Lefevere and Detroit. ` P.S. Address the letter to Father Ambrose M. Boucher. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Bolduc would like to know if it is possible to be admitted as an ecclesiastic in Lefevere's diocese. It is 2 years since he left a religious community. Following the advice of his confessor, it is best to seek a bishop, since his health does not permit life in a community. He has had the honor of knowing Lefevere and Detroit. ` P.S. Address the letter to Father Ambrose M. Boucher. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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The people of Hubbardston have commenced the building of their church, making an assessment of $6,000 in legal notes. Bolte invites Lefevere to bless the cornerstone. If he cannot come he asks that a delegate be sent. He thinks, but is not sure, that faculties were given him some time ago. P.S. He encloses a Postal Order for $16.00 for the Propagation of the Faith from Ionia, but he has not made as yet the collection in the Missions. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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List of delegates from the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He begs to introduce Messrs. Hynes and Hansen, delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

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The third regular paper - an address on "The Independence of the Holy See", by Bonaparte. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress. Baltimore, Maryland.)

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The third regular paper - an address on "The Independence of the Holy See", by Bonaparte. Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress . Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Typed D. 14pp. 4to.

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Bonaparte regrets to find himself altogether unable to attend the proposed committee meeting on the 5th with many thanks for Brownson's favor of the 19th. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Bonaparte would be happy to prepare a paper, but he will not attend the congress. It will be wiser to select some one whose attendance is not in doubt.

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Bonaparte had previously written that he would be unable to attend the meeting of the Columbian Catholic Congress, and therefore could not accept the invitation to prepare a paper. However, an interview with Cardinal Gobbons leads him to ask whether this paper has been assigned to anyone else, and if so, to whom.

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Onahan was a little precipitate in his letter, in supposing that Bonaparte meant to volunteer to prepare the paper in question. Such is the desire of the Cardinal, yet Bonaparte is almost certain that he will not attend. He asks whether there would be objection to his writing it if he could not be personally present.

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Bonaparte is sorry to have missed Onahan in Baltimore. If Onahan shall be in Baltimore again soon, Bonaparte would like to discuss with him the paper that it is proposed Bonaparte prepare for the Columbian Catholic Congress. If Onahan shall not come Bonaparte will write.

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Bonaparte is reluctant to prepare the paper in question before positively committing himself on the subject. He will be obliged to have another interview with Cardinal Gibbons.

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Though appreciative of the compliment, it is impossible for Bonaparte to preside at the Columbian Catholic Congress. Bishop Keane urged Bonaparte to prepare a paper for the "Parliament of Religions". Bonaparte could not do two papers and asks Onahan to write to the Bishop explaining the situation.

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Bonaparte was reminded of former letters by a card from Cardinal Gibbons announcing his appointment as a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He shall not be able to attend. He hopes that the subject he was to have treated has been committed to other and better hands.

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The Bishop thanks Onahan for the invitation to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress; however, circumstances will not allow him to do so.(7 translations attached.)

Scope and Contents He has his purgatory in this world in the form of a proof reader. In his last, the word omnipresent was printed omnipotent, and he asks McMaster to correct. He reads McMaster's replies with enjoyment as they exhibit great skill. He would be afraid of McMaster if the latter had any case. As a Protestant, McMaster would be a host. If McMaster does not live to be converted in this world, he hopes to see him in the other world, not only a true believer, but as a believer of the truth. ::...

Scope and Contents McMaster is right in supposing him a son of Dr. Bond of the New York Advocate . He is a local preacher and the title "Reverend" may or may not be used. His title is that of a doctor of medicine for which he studied. He merged his Baltimore Advocate with the St. Louis paper for economical reasons, and retains the post of one of the editors. He occasionally writes editorials, but his work is finished there. The make-up of the paper is done by Dr. Timney in St. Louis. He hopes, as does...

Scope and Contents Bonduel paid $2500 from his personal funds for the construction of the church, presbytery and school at Pointe Saint Ignace and the school at Mackinac. The whole cost $3500. Bishop Résé gave three hundred piastres of this amount, one hundred in materials and two hundred in cash. The rest was donated by subscription, without including the shares of the church, the cemetery, and the school of Point Saint Ignace which were given free by Louizon Martin and his wife of Point Saint Ignace. The...

Scope and Contents Bonney thanks Onahan for the reprint and clipping on the work of the Countess of Aberdeen for the World's Fair; and the action of Archbishop Janssens directing a religious celebration on Oct. 12, and a civic one on the 21st. Bonney has spoken with leading Lutherans on the Church Celebration of "Four Hundred Years of Progress." The Lutheran thinks the Church Journals of all the denominations would spread the reports of the celebration throughout the world in a beneficial way. Bonney hopes to...