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An account of cures obtained through the use of water from the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends $8 in gold for one year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal for Hugh Masterson, H. Harris, John Burke, and James Carroll. McMaster should address them the same as he has done previously, to Jackson P.P. Amador Co, California. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Father Hudson for the remembrance made of her sister. Both she and her sister, Rebecca beg a remembrance in Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Carroll was much pained to find that Clarke did not know of the death of their sister Anne. She died on Dec. 20, 1882 and saintly sister Mrs. Fitzhugh, Dec. 4, 1883. She and her sister Rebecca are lonely, the only two left of a large family. She asks if Clarke had heard that Duddington, their old home, is no longer in the family. Waggaman advised them to sell and it gave them terrible grief. They have none of the papers or pamphlets, that Clarke asks for. They destroyed much rubbish,...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges Richard's letters of July 28 and Sept. 3, 1803 and Feb. 8, 1804. He did not see the first until about Christmas because he was traveling. When he recommended to Richard and Father Jean Dilhet to advise their parishioners to provide the traveling expenses of another priest he meant this merely as a recommendation. If Richard had reasons for postponing the announcement he is not to be blamed. At the time Carroll had fears that all the Sulpicians would be called to France...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges with pleasure Levadoux's letters of Mar. 1 and April 24 and with the latter the bill of exchange on Mr. Bell of Philadelphia for $200, which he has given to Father Leonard Neale. Carroll thanks Levadoux for the exactness with which he has carried out his duties and taken care of the affairs of the church in those distant parts. Since he feels that he cannot take care of Vincennes and the Illinois country Carroll intends to pout Father Jean Rivet in charge and let him...

Scope and Contents Carroll announced with pleasure the arrival of Father Diliet Jean Dilhet, S.S., who will join Levadoux in the spring. He suggests that Levadoux give him charge of Riviere au Raisin and give Father Gabriel Richard the Vicariate of Detroit since he wishes to keep him near him. He has consented to Richard's going to Detroit, and he understands from Father Jean Rivet's letter that he will remove there in the spring. The obstacles to Richard's removal from the Illinois were the attachments to his...

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Carroll sends McMaster $3.10 which he owes on the Freeman's Journal. He is sorry to have to discontinue his paper but Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, Illinois has placed an interdict upon the paper and has forbidden them to read it. The paper should not be sent until further orders are received. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Since he has to stop the Journal, he wishes to pay his bill. Father Quitter desires to have his Journal stopped also. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They expected Hennaert on the 20th for the blessing of the new church at Wright Settlement. At the time of the death of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere they were promised a priest as soon as a house was purchased for him. They have already paid $1000. There would be no trouble if they had a priest. They ask advice on what to do and what to tell the people. :: III-2-l L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Carroll encloses $2 which she wished forwarded to Frances R. Howe . She is sending to the Lemonnier Library several copies of works she translated. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Austin is grateful for McMaster's letter. Spanish Honduras is quite different from British Honduras, and although she does not know the condition of the former when McMaster's correspondent saw it 19 years ago, she knows that it is in a very bad condition as to religion at the present time. She asks that the Freeman's Journal be sent to the Convent of Mercy, Biloxi, Mississippi and that she be given a statement of the account of the Sisters of Mercy of Pensacola, Florida. This...

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The writer encloses $1. to cover the subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal. He ordered the Journal discontinued some time during the previous year but it was sent anyway. Because of an article on the Pittsburgh Diocese written a couple of weeks ago, he definitely wants the paper discontinued. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Cartin asks that his subscription to the Freeman's Journal be stopped. Living 20 miles from a church, he is only able to attend Mass a few Sundays each year and consequently he has heard nothing concerning the Pastrol of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, of Alton, Illinois, except what he has seen in the Journal. Recently he wrote his parish priest telling him of the great good the paper has done for him and his family in a community where the people hate everything Catholic. The Bishop would...

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Casanova is pleased to learn that Stoddard is at Notre Dame. He hopes that Stoddard will remain at Notre Dame and become a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. Enclosed is a piece of Father Junipero Serra 's stole. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Several Subscriptions are sent for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Casanova would like to know what has happened to Louise Lateau of the "Stigmata". He encloses one dollar for three copies of "Mixed Marriage", by Father Andrew A. Lambing. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Casey submits a story for the Youth Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses $3.00 for his subscription for the Freeman. He suggests that as a reminder to subscribers, the Freeman mark the date subscriptions expire, as the True Witness and Boston Pilot do. The work of a Catholic journalist is a difficult one but everyone admits that McMaster has fulfilled his creditably. He does not love time going over old ground deserted by the enemy, but is always on the alert for new maneuvers. Both rich and poor, king and subject seem to have lost faith in their...

Scope and Contents They received Timon's letter yesterday. They can loan him $1500 for one year. For security, they authorize Timon to see that they are secured, that is all they require. The money is ready at any moment and if convenient they would prefer that Timon himself come in order to see the progress of their church. Messrs. Redie? and Manning have done a great deal of work and intend to go home in the course of two weeks or so. All friends here and at Old Mines are well; they have not had the ...

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From Timon's letter, received today by the hands of Owen Timon, it appears that by the advice of the superior, Timon has concluded not to accept the money on account of their limiting him to the term of one year. Timon can have a loan for two years; the security they leave to his own management. Interest will be charged only from the time Timon receives the money. They hope he will pay them a visit. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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He regrets that even after a careful search he was not able to locate the requested copies of the Dublin Review. However, despite the difficulties of securing these specific copies he will continue the search. He sends his greetings to all the Holy Cross Fathers. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo

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A letter of introduction for Mr. Robert Bryan from Baltimore, Maryland. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A copy of "A Festival of the Rosary" has been received. One thousand copies of sytle A will cost $216; one thousand of style B will cost $183. They will send cover samples in a few days. Enclosed is a sample of style B. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They are pleased that Hudson has decided to place the book in their hands. Cover samples will be sent for his approval. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They are sending fifteen copies of the "Festival of the Most Holy Rosary". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed is the proof of Christian Art. If it is to be copyrighted they ask to be notified. The Longworthy book will be ready for delivery next week. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A statement of costs is given for the book Hudson wants published. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hudson's letter with the copy for "Once Upon a Time" received. They will put the matter in the hands of the compositor. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They estimate that forty pages of copy will be needed to complete "Once Upon A Time". :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.