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Owing to business engagements he cannot leave for Notre Dame until Monday night. If Edwards can have the photograph ready he will do him a favor. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The Sisters of the Visitation were very anxious for him to go to Notre Dame but he found it impossible to leave. He writes for Edwards to have the photograph ready so that he can get a number of views of the altar the Sisters spoke of. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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His partner was taken ill and he was rushed with work. He saw the president of the Marquette Club in reference to Clarke's lecture but it is too late in the season. He sends an account of the Archbishop's Jubilee. He asks Edwards to thank the brother for the kind reception he received at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Haynes wishes to employ a lady, not less than 25 years of age, to take charge of a young ladies' Institute here. She must come recommended by Blanc and qualified to take charge of all the usual higher English branches and Latin, if required. Haynes has an assistant qualified to teach French, Spanish, piano, harp, and guitar. The salary of $500 will be paid for the first year; $750 the second. There are now 20 to 25 young ladies engaged and the friends of the Institute hope to reach 30 or 40...

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She encloses $5.00 and asks that the five names enclosed be placed among the sharers in the perpetual daily Mass. Five names are listed on the inside page. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hays encloses $12 to be given to John Hayes for himself and Mary Hays, John Hays, Jr., and little William Hays . They are coming from the old country and will call on Blanc for the money. In Blanc's hand: Delivered December 23, 1851. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He acknowledges McMaster's letter of the 20th. Mr. Chas. Ewing has been held by the Department of the Interior as the representative of the Catholic Church. He assures McMaster that the word "Roman" was used inadvertently and it was not intended to be used offensively. For the last nine or ten years the Government has invited the different religious denominations to do missionary work among the Indians, giving to each denomination a separate field. Mr. Ewing has not by his own energy...

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Seeing in the last issue of the Freeman's Journal that governmental pressure has forced McMaster to advance the cost of his paper, Hayward cheerfully forwards the small deficit for the present year. Such honest patriotism as shown by McMaster should be answered by similar loyalty to his subscribers. ` P.S. He encloses $1.50. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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This Porter Congregational Church is where Helen and she go to Sunday school. They were sorry they didn't see Edwards when they left. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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The Signal Service is engaged in an investigation concerning the history of tornadoes in America. They ask librarians to examine their files for any information. :: XI-1-c PRINTED 1p. 8vo.

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Permission for her negress to have her child baptized, aged 3 months. :: V-5-b A.Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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They picture has been delivered to Edwards and a bill enclosed for the same in a sealed envelope. A statement was sent afterwards, but they have no reply for either. He would be pleased to hear from Edwards. :: XI-2-h L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Statement of Account. :: XI-2-h Printed form, Typed 1p.

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They are sending a copy of English History Stories. It is their hope that it may prove an acceptable book for a secondary schools. :: XI-2-d TYPED 1p.

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Healy has loaned $100 for the building of the church here which he expects to be repaid about this time. As the church remains unfinished and there is no priest here, Blanc is his only redress. Father Michael O'Reilly can inform Blanc of the correctness of his statements. As Healy is a poor laboring man without a home, Blanc may direct anything he does for him to Mr. Crenan :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He regrets that he has nothing to add to the interesting collection. As to his Predecessor, David W. Bacon his eyes were blue, hair brown, complexion fair. As to the mitres used by him, Healy must use them himself. Healy has spent little in such things.

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He is sending a mitre of Bishop (David W.) Bacon. He cannot bring himself to accept a new one. It deserves no return. P.S. He thanks Edwards for the beads and asks where he can get his old ones indulgenced.

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He thanks Edwards for the beads and bogs him take no further thought of the mitre. If he will tell him where to send the beads in Belgium, he will send his there to be blessed. Note on enclosed card: mitre used by Bishop David W. Bacon, first bishop of Portland, Presented to Bishop's Memorial Hall by Healy :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Absence from home prevented him from acknowledging Edwards' letter and books. If he goes west he will not fail to visit the great university of Notre Dame. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Healy was in California when Clarke's letter arrived. Father William Keegan of Brooklyn, New York can give the best account of Bishop David William Bacon 's youth and priestly life. Healy knows little of Bacon, who left no notes or records of his episcopal labors. Healy has in mind to put together some account of the Missions, etc. in Maine, but a record of Bacon's time would rely upon scanty materials. He cannot say when he will begin until after the division is completed of that...

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M( ) Healy will not be able to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress since he is out of the city for his health.

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She mailed Edwards a photograph of her father. She asks if her two French books are in use in his schools. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents Healy acknowledges McMaster's letter of April 27, and also the check for 20 pounds for the relief of the poor. He thanks McMaster for the good he has done in advocating the Irish cause through the Freeman's Journal. American sympathy for Ireland has always been evident in Ireland's time of need as was proved by the assistance given during the great Irish famines of 1846 and 1847. In this year the lives of thousands of the Irish have been spared by American charity but many difficulties...

Scope and Contents Healy thanks McMaster for his check for 5 pounds. He will distribute the money among the poor at his earliest opportunity. The harvest shows bright prospects this year and already some people are turning out beautiful potatoes so they may be able to provide for themselves. The money received from McMaster will be given to the sick, the old and infirm, and to the others who have no one to care for their wants. He wishes to thank all those whose kind charity has helped him through a very...

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The bearer, Mr. Conway of Galway, desires an introduction to McFarland. ` P.S. Bishop John Fitzpatrick is improved in health. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Healy asks McFarland if he will confirm on July 25, the patronal feast of the church, since his Bishop John J. Williams sails for Europe next Wednesday. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father J. Bertoldi is very grateful for McFarland's promised visit on the Sunday after Trinity. Sandwich ? has not been visited episcopally for years. Healy expects to trespass on McFarland again for blessing the oils. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Healy sends him oils for consecration. He also sends balsam with enough also for McFarland's diocese. His messenger will return with them after the Mass but can make himself useful in ceremonies if McFarland desires it. Bishop John Fitzpatrick seems unusually well and will attempt to say Mass in private the next day. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The enclosed paper belongs to McFarland's Archives no enclosure. The oath was made at Worcester College and from there probably brought by their Bishop to the archives of the diocese. Healy hopes McFarland will excuse his asking a favor by telegraph last Saturday. After the ceremony at Troy he was called to New York City and he arrived in Boston too late to communicate by post. He hopes McFarland is well and that they will soon see him in Boston. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp 12mo.

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The bearer, M. Macheret, has been a very successful teacher of French in Boston for several years. He comes to Providence at the invitation of George Sprague to instruct officers in the art of war. He wants an introduction to McFarland as he is a Catholic, especially because of his little son. Healy knows McFarland better than the other clergymen. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.