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Scope and Contents Hecker has not written since 6 months ago when he received Rouquette's last letter, which stated that he shared Hecker's attraction for the contemplative life—in fact, his superiors wondered one time if that would not be a more suitable position for him. He has become aware that the grace of God is preparing him for a more extensive and virtuous great work—the conversion of America. This is beyond doubt to him now, and his life, death and labor is consecrated to the conversion. Individually...

Scope and Contents McMaster does not know with what satisfaction the Freeman is being read, and the extent of its influence. The character of its articles is better understood and appreciated than Hecker had imagined. He urges McMaster to keep up the fire. He watches for the paper every week, although the last few issues were best. He feels that God gives converts special graces, so that they may work for the conversion of the country. This idea should predominate in the Freeman's columns. He sends his...

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Father Hecker has been sojourning as the guest of General William Tecumseh Sherman and is enroute to the South to recuperate his failing health. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 1 column 32mo.

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The morning's mail brings him the news of the death of Mrs. McMaster. He expresses his sympathy to McMaster. When he heard of the illness of Mrs. McMaster he recommended her to the prayers of his community and he remembered her in his daily Mass. He will offer his prayers for the repose of her soul. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is obliged for Purcell's kind note. The only aim he has in the undertaking is to make the world Catholic. There is little in the way of intellectual food prepared for the millions of Catholics in America. Hecker hopes to be of some service in this direction. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1pg. 8vo.

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He feels quite disappointed at missing Purcell when he was in New York. He learns from Mrs. Sarah Peters that Purcell had a gratifying visit to the Holy City. He asks what time Purcell would like his mission. November would be the best month for them. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp.12mo.

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He thanks him for his kind invitation to give a mission in Purcell's Cathedral. He accepts cheerfully. In view of prior engagements, they can begin either on Quinquagesima Sunday or Dominica in Albis. He leaves it to Purcell and asks to know his choice. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hecker is sorry he cannot comply with Purcell's invitation. Father R.B. Tillotston has been sick the past six months and Clarence A. Walworth and Augustine F. Hewit cannot stand missionary work. They will only be able to attend small missions for some time. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Heckerd encloses a prospectus. The aim of the "Catholic Publication Society" is to be as broad as the country and as extensive as the interests of our holy faith. Purcell's suggestions would be gladly received. His influence would add greatly to the sucess of the work. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents It did not occur to him that the notice of late Archbishop John Hughes was open to the reflections Purcell made. He feels some solicitude in regard to the support of the Catholic World. They have over 4000 subscribers and 6000 are necessary to pay all expenses. It has been suggested to have each bishop recommend the clergy to increase the membership list from their own congregations. Mr. Slevin paid Purcell's subscription of $50 for the Catholic Publications Society. There are four tracts in...

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The accompanying shows what has been done by the Catholic Publication Society no enclosure. A suitable building has been leased and type, presses, and other materials are to be purchased. Odin is solicited to give cooperation. It will require 40 to 50 thousand dollars. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hecker regrets that McFarland's request has been made so recently since the list of missions already accepted runs far into the spring. He will place the application on the list for next season. His apology for not answering earlier is that he has just returned from the west where he gave two courses of lectures to Protestants. His audience was large. Recent events have made a silent but great change in the minds of their people in regard to the holy faith. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Father Hecker is always glad to hear from one he loves as much as Father Lockhart, and advises him to write to Henry F. Brownson, cub of the "Old Bear" Orestes A. Brownson, who will have the information. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Hecker thanks Brownson for the engraving of his father Orestes A. Brownson and remembers its being published in the Dem. Review under O'Sullivan. The photograph by Wallace hangs on the wall of Hecker's room and pleases him. He is uncertain about the bust of Brownson's father and asks whether he has a bust by Wallace. He approves of anything Brownson may do in the publishing line, but is too feeble to do anything himself. He has written a few words on the third volume of Brownson's...

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Father George Deshon has spoken to Mr. Greene, Central Park Commissioner, about some mould of which we must dispose. Deshon promised to give the latter an answer in a few days but has gone on a mission. Hecker asks McMaster if the latter could see Mr. Greene and inquire about the mould. P.S.—He wants McMaster to fulfill his promise and become acquainted with Mr. Greene. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hecker regrets the occurrence of that morning, and thanks McMaster for bringing it to his attention. Such a thing happens in the best of congregations, but is entirely against his wishes. He wishes McMaster a Merry Christmas. He would call on McMaster, but must see George Hecker and his mother in the afternoon, and must go to Newport, New York tomorrow to conduct a mission for Catholics, in a meeting house. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hecker acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 6th and says that previous engagements will prevent his giving a Mission in Purcell's Cathedral this spring. He will be ready next fall. He asks if Purcell will stop in New York on his way to Europe and extends welcome to Purcell. Hecker asks Purcell to remember him to the Pope and Cardinal Barnabo in Rome. Father Clarence Walworth and the rest of the community wish to be remembered to Purcell. ` P.S.: Letter address: Station E. :: II-5-a A.L.S....

Scope and Contents "Circular of the Missionary Priests of St. Paul the Apostle, Paulists addressed to their friends of the Clergy and Laity of the United States." The undersigned, with the approbation of the Archbishop of New York have organized themselves into a religious congregation with a view to the more vigorous prosecution of the missions and other apostolic works in which they have been engaged for the last seven years. To establish the congregation securely, it is necessary to secure a lot of...

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The enclosed prospectus no enclosure speaks for itself. The design of the Catholic Publications Society is to be as broad as the country. It would be a most important influence to have Odin's cooperation. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has just returned from Syracuse where he gave a lecture or McFarland's invitation would have been answered earlier. This morning he sent a telegram that Father George Deshon would lecture for McFarland on Sunday, February 24. His own engagements kept him from accepting. The Tracts were dispatched today by express. Everywhere they are growing in favor. About 400,000 have been circulated. In June they will have their store, press, and the like. The magnitude of the enterprise grows and,...

Scope and Contents He encloses a list of subscribers which is no longer enclosed to the "Special Fund" of the Catholic Publications Society . Most of the tracts will be distributed to various institutions and prisons gratuitously and the rest sold for less than cost. Proceeds from memberships will make up the "General Fund" and the work is essentially missionary, and involves sacrifice. There are Brooklyn names on his list and she could add them to hers. Why should they not form a league for the cause of...

Scope and Contents Hecker went to the church the day before expecting to find her there. He waited but no one came. Perhaps she did not intend to go there but he thought that was her purpose. He quotes St. Paul about purging out the "old man". She is to read God-Bible-Nature-sometimes Thomas a Kempis. He says seek God primary and in all things. There is such a thing as an intellectual as well as a moral prodigal. Unless a man is wholly withdrawn from creatures and entirely united to God, whatsoever he...

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The object of all knowledge is love. Knowledge is not an end, hence we may sin by either excess or defect. Many men of their day have become crazy on science because they know so little. It is better to appropriate the little they know, than to learn more and to appropriate less. The volumes of the "Freeman's Journal" would be a valuable accession to their library. Could Mrs. Cullen get them to the Catholic World Office? :: I-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The enclosed no enclosure is an extract from a letter Hecker received dated October 13 which he would send entire but that the other part contained some private matter. He is sorry to give McFarland pain but he is sure the Bishop will appreciate his giving him these facts. The circumstances came to his knowledge from several sources, among them a Bishop and a priest. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Hecker thanks Brownson for his letter and acknowledges his notice in the Review of a work by Father Hecker, "Aspiration of Nature". He says he fears that the article Brownson wrote reviewing "Aspiration of Nature" will be considered as further evidence against him by the General in Rome and the Provincial in America (of the Redemptorists); that their minds are filled with suspicion against him and nothing Brownson can say in his defense will exculpate him. He will have extracts from...

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Hedges takes the liberty to send McMahon a letter from Father (James T.) O'Reilly, O.S.A. and a note from Father (Thomas) McMillan, (C.S.P.) in regard to Katherine (A.) O'Keeffe giving one of the ten miscellaneous lectures at the Summer School. Father O'Reilly is pastor at St. Augustine's Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, her home. Miss O'Keeffe is brilliant and has had ample experience. A real treat would be her lecture on John Boyle O'Reilly. :: - A.L.S. - 2pp.

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A circular letter advertising works of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick and other works. :: VI-1-c Printed Circular 1p. 8vo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the welcome which he gave to Sisters Cecile-Theresa and Marie-Barbe and for the support he has given their work in the Ave Maria. Father Franciscus has read the result of 1082 francs. Sister sends Hudson two photographs, one of the interior of the church and the other of Saint Brigitte. :: X-3-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

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Hefferman sends McMaster $5.40 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions and lists the 5 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Heffernan thanks Hudson for the notice regarding the Crucifix. Sister Rita, C.S.C., tells her Hudson is very kind to her. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.