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The city of Dubuque is redeeming its bonds at 20¢ on the dollar. He encloses no enclosure a clipping from the New York Times from the Dubuque Herald of that morning. Hennessy had been told that 25¢ is being paid there and is the highest that can be paid. 20¢ is the most given to persons living at a distance. If McFarland sends him his, Hennessy can get the 25¢ and will feel pleasure to do so. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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W. R. Geis will represent the Diocese of Concordia, Kansas at the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Hennessy asks if Onahan is interested in the Educational Exhibit of which Bishop Spalding is the head, with Mr. Barry as secretary. He complains that a puny firm has been asked to act as agent for the committee, and that Barry has the impudence to send all letters, the authors' addresses of which are uncertain, to him. As a result, his group is prevented from doing the turn they could for their trans-Atlantic cousins. P.S. Professor Mevart's address is given.

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Hennessy talks of books solicited, the loss of the "Victoria", and a fire in London. He spoke to Cardinal (Vaughan) who did not enthuse much over the idea of a committee of one, saying that Monsignor Gadd would be the English representative. He mentions the economic situation produced by the silver question, the rededication of England to St. Peter and St. Mary, the Catholic Lord Mayor, and the royal wedding.

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Hennessy hopes for the success of the Columbian Catholic Congress, which he will be unable to attend. He has no doubt of its and Onahan's success.

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Hennessy has arrived in New York. The weather is as bad as that of Chicago. He has written to Wilfrid Meynell, editor of the "Weekly Register," and J.G.Snead Cox, Editor of the "Table", about the Columbian Catholic Congress. He regrets that his time was so limited in Chicago and thanks Onahan for his kind attention.

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Hennessy thanks Onahan for the list, and will send him a Catholic Directory. He has marked some of the prominent magnates. Lord Mayor Stuart Knill will be found at Mansion House, London. Canon Mozes, Editor of Dublin Review, Archbishop's house might be added to the list. Hennessy will communicate any further information.

Scope and Contents Hennessy has still to find a capable person to take over the concern, even with the offer of capital to the extent of $25,000. He must go home soon. He has been anxious about the information he was to give Onahan in regard to leaders of English Catholic society and thought. There are The Duke of Norfolk, representing Catholic laity; Mivart, on Science; Coventry Patmore, and Aubrey de Vere, on Poetry; George Slouert(?), President of St. Vincent De Paul Society; most of the Catholic members of...

Scope and Contents He had a brother and three sisters in New Orleans before the war broke out. He thought Odin might give the note to the pastor of the Irish Church. Father Monahan was its pastor when Hennessy lived there. His brother was a pilot in '58 or '59 on tow-boats; he had a letter forwarded through Captain Shulty. Hennessy's sisters were Johanna, Bridget Hennessy Caspar and Elin. Caspar kept a coffee stand in the market near the lower cotton press. Timothy married a Protestant who now embraces their...

Scope and Contents The young Irishman who came up with Hennesy for the Barrens did not stop at St. Mary's landing or go to the seminary at all. Hennesy saw Father John J. Lynch, C.M. in St. Louis the week before last and Lynch knew nothing of him. Mr. Louis Déroche is safe at the seminary. The College here is flourishing and his companions fine men but Hennesy still thinks constantly of Bishop John Mary Odin C.M .. Hennesy loves Odin and Texas. The decrees of the Synod held by Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick...

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For many years Blanc has afforded hospitality to the person who leaves this house to attend to the affairs of the College. Hennesy is more obliged than the others and will not forget how Blanc and Father Rousselon made him feel at home last summer, in his sickness. Father Timothy O'Keeffe, C.M. is the person who goes down this year. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The bearer, John Dolese, son of Stephen Dolese of Pointe à la Hache has spent 5 years at St. Vincent's College and graduated with honor last July. He has expressed a desire of becoming a priest. Hennesy advised him to offer himself to Blanc. Dolese's entire conduct is excellent. He is not prepared to apy his expenses as his father' consent has not been given. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. has been indisposed since his return from the country on the 9th. He requests Blanc's presence at the consecration of their new Cathedral on the 26th. Bishop John Timon has promised to attend; he will be in New Orleans about the 18th. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He invites him to lunch with him on Wednesday. :: XI-1-g A.L.S 2pp. 12mo.

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He is much obliged for Edwards' kind offer to be of service to them in Paris of which they shall not hesitate to make use should any Occasion arise. He regrets that he will not see Edwards as he expects to leave for America.

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There are a goodly number of conversions every year principally among the Bavarians and Germans. Some of the churches, principally in the Milwaukee area, confirm from ten to twenty converts every year. There must be about five converts to every hundred confirmed throughout the diocese. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Henni is very pleased with the work "History of the Church in the U.S." P.S. If it is possible for a correction to be made, Henni arrived in America in 1828, not 1829, and was ordained by Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick of Cincinnati in February, 1829. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Lucien Galtier has left his congregation with Henni's consent and desire. His flock is not able to finish a church which they commenced years before Henni was called to Wisconsin. It was principally done at the instigation of Bishop Mathias Loras who at that time had the administration of western Wisconsin and who believed that Prairie du Chien would become an episcopal see; hence the large stone church. Henni has asked Galtier to try his best by collections. It is the first time...

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No. 6. These $31 were sent to Troy, New York for part payment for a bell for St. Joseph's Church, Waukesha by Kundig. Beauprez used to deal with McNeely through Father Peter Havermans Havermann of Troy. This document is in the papers of Archbishop Anthony Blanc . A.D.S. :: V-5-n D.S., A.D.S. 2pp. 4to. 10

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Father R. P. O'Neill presents himself to Blanc of Henni's behalf. Henni has sustained heavy losses by bad titles in property. Whole blocks of city property were disputed. Henni had to pay over $3,000 in order not to sacrifice buildings and all. He trusts Blanc will allow O'Neill to collect in his diocese. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Father Joseph Sadler may call on Blanc to obtain leave to collect among the Germans in aid of Holy Trinity Church Milwaukee, Wisconsin which was built by their countrymen and which is still unfinished, already burdened with debts because of the poverty of his people who still flock into this diocese. Repeated failure of their wheat crops makes them very uneasy. Sadler will confine his collections within the German population. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Henni was very thankful for the information, though most painful. He immediately sent for the unfortunate man who confessed all after suffering for two weeks all the torture of a troubled conscience. The poor man had done immense good in that new mission of Fond du Lac. Within a year he finished the church, cleared it of debts and built a snug little house for the pastor. He is extremely liked by both French and Irish. The mere calling of him to Milwaukee brought the whole congregation in...

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The inclosed letter no enclosure being the latest from Father Peter Francis Beauprez's home, might be of some service to Blanc as executor. This is the third note Henni has sent; he has a copy both of his testament and codicil, also letters from his agent, Mr. Ryan and receipts?. What should Henni do with all this? :: V-5-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The dedication of Henni's cathedral is fixed for the last day of July. He hopes Blanc's duties will not prevent an excursion to the north. He thanks Blanc for the hospitality extended to Father Michael McFaul McFall and his missionaries. He also sends regards to Father Rousselon. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The mail brought two letters, here inclosed, for Father Peter Francis Beauprez, who died a week ago as Henni has already informed Blanc by sending at the same time his amendment to his will of which a copy should be in Blanc's possession as executor. The enclosed letters might assist Blanc in settling Beauprez's affairs. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Blanc's last favor left Henni without any hope to recover anything for his orphans who had already prayed for the soul of the deceased, Father Peter Francis Beauprez. Henni is puzzled that Beauprez could have so much overrated his income as he retained his full senses to the last. In order to give a statement of his personal property, Henni sends the concomitant codicil which Beauprez left in his hands. 1. The $100? he had subscribed previous to his sickness; the Sister Servant of the female...

Scope and Contents Henni congratulates Blanc on his new dignity. Henni received Blanc's letters, by the latter of which he was glad to hear that Blanc had found the copy of Father Peter Francis Beauprez's will. Henni can do no more concerning the codicil. Father Edward Putnam who wrote the same at Beauprez's request almost 12 hours before he expired, is the only witness. Putnam is now in the diocese of Boston. The lawyer here says that as the codicil concerns real estate it is subject to the laws of that state...

Scope and Contents Expecting that Lefevere is home from his journey to Baltimore, Henni wishes to acquaint him with his own arrival at Milwaukee. He was received very kindly by all his people. A Luther Wood, proprietor of the lot on which Father Martin Kundig built a house, wanted money so Henni had to buy the whole concern. Wood's claims came to $475 payable in two months. The joining house, alias the Ladies Academy is broken up, but Wood thinks it advisable to bring it into his possession by paying $125 for...

Scope and Contents In reply to Lefevere's letter, Henni candidly states what he knows about Father Charles L. Tierney . He was not exactly pastor of St. Gall's but an assistant to Father John W. Norris, pastor of the Cathedral. Henni had taken him on trial and kept him for a few months only, soon finding that he not only lacks prudence but is also stealthily given to drink. These were probably the reasons why the Bishop of Buffalo advised him to go to some monastery. He went to the Trappists in Kentucky whom...

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Father Lawrence Schreiner of Grand Rapids asks admission into the Milwaukee Diocese. He has an exeat from Detroit's Vicar-General Peter Kindekens. Henni wants to know whether Schreiner was dismissed for moral offenses. Henni within a year has lost 10 priests by death and two others he dismissed; he therefore, is short of missionaries, especially Germans. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.