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Scope and Contents Menet wished to tell Wilkins that he had no right over the land. But Mr. Ord told him to do no more than answer the questions. Brother Lacoste brought the above answer to Wilkins, who, after he had read the letter said it was a very satisfactory answer. He then spoke with great respect for Lefevere and said that he was a Catholic and that he intends to pay Lefevere a visit, but Menet will be very glad when the church property is more secure. Lefevere knows about this matter and can judge...

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Frequently Menet meets with circumstances in the mission entrusted to him which force him to inform Lefevere as soon as possible. Such is the following letter which he copies.

Scope and Contents Since 1886 he has been building a presbytery, schools and churches. Since his contributions have ended he asks for help in America. This idea would never have come to mind if he had not read the Ave Maria. Meneuvrier asks Hudson to publicize his cause in the Ave Maria. If Hudson wishes to help him, Meneuvrier asks him to write either to him, or Monsignor Gasnier, the Vicar Apostolic of the Malayan Penninsula, or to the Superior of the Foreign Mission Seminary. Signature certified by A...

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The Brownson Review would be of more value to Edwards than to them, but Menill has no authority to dispose of any volume not a duplicate. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He apologizes for his long silence, but has heard of Purcell's activities through his letters to Father Silas M. Chatard. Menke took a five week trip last vacation and saw the Passion Play at Ober-Ammergan, and passed through Einsiedeln. In Rome things are in the condition in which the breach of Porta Pia left them. The government ventured to confiscate the ancient church of San Vitale and the convent. The Cardinal Vicar protested and the property was immediately restored. An American lady,...

Scope and Contents In reply to the questions asked by Purcell in his letter of Apr. 7, Menke will pass his examinations according to Purcell's wish and the advice of Father Silas M. Chatard. Chatard has advised him to remain another year in Rome, but the answer rests with Purcell. If Purcell desires him to return, he will arrive about the first of August, as he wishes to pass through Germany and visit his relatives. On Mar. 7 they celebrated the Month's Mind of Archbishop Martin John Spalding of Baltimore....

Scope and Contents Menke wrote to Purcell April 10 informing him of his ordination. They received his answer to Mr. HenryMoeller's letter. He sent the Pope's Encyclical on the Guarantees with a note giving all the information received from Signor Fabri concerning Purcell's cases. The vessel has been detained by the war but should be nearing New York now if it is not already there. He received the album of the Bishops of the Council from Signor Senglorne. Purcell paid Senglorne sixty francs last year in...

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A document attesting the authenticity of a relic of St. Stanislaus Kostka. Signed by Dominic Conseptabile as secretary. In the Vincentian Papers. :: IV-3-i D.S. Latin 1p. folio, 1

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The enclosed note from Messrs. Sadlier Co. explains why Menton addresses Brownson. The Brownson Library Library Ass'n is named after the late Orestes A. Brownson, and it wishes to procure a photograph of him in any size, since it will have suitable copies of it made. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

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After submitting a subscription for the Ave Maria, Mercho describes the life and death of her daughter. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Carroil as a statement'- a paper by Mercier. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on the American Congress, Baltimore, Maryland.)

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'Carroil as a statement'- a paper by Mercier. Among the papers of William J. Onahan on the American Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Typed D. 40pp. 4to.

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They ha ve a mitre that was used by Bishop Michael O'Connor of Pittsburg and is more tha n 50 years old. If it is of any use to Edwards they will send it. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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The Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Convent have seen notices that an Arch-confraternity of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is being formed and asks McMaster if it is possible for them to join. They ask him where they can obtain the medals with so many indulgences attached. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They send an extract from a letter by Monsignor Kirby of the Irish College at Rome. They thought it might be placed in the columns of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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They are sending some volumes to Hudson and trust he will recommend the work to his friends. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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The Sisters of Mercy ask Hudson to give favorable notice to the book they enclose with this letter. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The Sisters of Mercy will send a copy of a two volume work, "The Religious", translated from the French of Father S. A. Jure, S.J., which they are publishing, to Hudson. They ask him to lend it to the religious for inspection and possible orders. A notice of the book in the Ave Maria is also requested. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He asks for the address of McMaster's "dear Cholie" of Nashville, Tennessee, as he desires assistance in returning some ill-gotten goods to the lawful owner and thinks that might be the best means. He asks about McMaster's health and that of his children and promises to remember them in Mass. Three missions are going on at the same time, one by the Redemptorists, one by the Paulists, and one by the Jesuits. All are well attended. He asks to be addressed in care of Father Patrick Reilly,...

Scope and Contents The account of Mr. Des Jardins: Mar. 1?, Des Jardins' percentage of Merieult's remittance to William Seton, James Maitland and Company by the brig "Union," $1,000; Aug. 1, the cost of 27 pieces of mahogany received from Sebastian Bosch in part payment of 11 1/2 pieces of cambric sold to him, 576.6 1/2; Sep. 9, balance carried to the credit of Seton, Maitland and Co., 1237.1/2; total $2813.7. Aug. 8, net proceeds from various objects by the "Union," $2695; sale of 3 pieces of mahogany...

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Bill of sale of 75 pieces of linen and cambric received by the brig "Union," Captain Robert Millen amounting to $3263; expenses, 568, leaving a total of $2695.

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This is a certificate that Father Paul Leopold of the diocese of Breslau was a member of the Society of Jesus until August 1869 when he was released from his obligations to the Society to support his parents who had fallen into poverty since his entrance into religion. Apparently handed to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . :: II-5-e A.D.S. Latin 1pg. 8vo.

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He has not heard from Lamar since he left college. He had a picnic that night in Toledo. Rarig didn't have any money to get home so Merkle paid his way. He asks what did James F. Edwards say when he found out that Markle left.

Scope and Contents Merle, who met Lefevere only once, and that in Bishop Maurice de St. Palais' room, then stopping with the Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, on the occasion of the Provincial Council, requests permission to join the Detroit Diocese. He was several places in the Vincennes Diocese, substituting for Father Joseph Kundeck of Jasper, Indiana, and at Richmond, Indiana where, due to clerical interference, he left. Taking his exeat he was received by Bishop James Duggan Coadjutor to St. Louis and...

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Merlini and Connaughton would be grateful if Hudson printed their article in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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They reserve Hudson's order until November 1. The other, No. 2260, has been sold. :: X-3-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Bishop Schwebach has accredited Merrell a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the diocese of La Crosse. Merrell hopes to meet Onahan in Chicago.

Scope and Contents Merrick has just received by mail the supplement of the Baltimore Sun containing a full report of his speech at St. Mary's City. As soon as he has time to write out the speech it will appear in pamphlet form. Papers throughout the country published extracts from his speech and Merrick has received some letters in regard to the position he has taken; most of them were commendatory. Merrick supposes he will be attacked and so much the better for he is prepared. He hopes Clarke's pen will...

Scope and Contents Answering Clarke's of Nov. 15, Merrick suggests that Clarke see in the "Mirror" the proceedings and the reception given to the Plenary Council by the citizens of Baltimore. The scope of the task assigned to Merrick by his bishop on that occasion did not admit of any allusion to the special topics mentioned in Clarke's note. In fact he had no opportunity for any personal conference which would enable him to discuss such matters with any member of the Council. Some of the irregularities...

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He is eleven years old and would like to go to school at Notre Dame. He addresses his letter to Uncle Dan. His father is in New York. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.