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The East Neuk of Fife arrived and it has much that interests her. She would like Seton to suggest a book that contains as much about the Johnstones as that does about the Scots and also where she could find a picture of Annandale Castle. At her mother's suggestion she has undertaken to write a series of articles on the old families of New Jersey. They have just returned from Washington where they visited at Mrs. Kearney's. They hope to have Mrs. Powell for a visit this summer.

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They were disappointed that it rained yesterday. Their motive in asking him was to talk about Scotland as his letters reminded them of Lord Parvis (?). Would Seton appoint a day after June 3 when her brother will be home after his graduation at the Naval Academy.

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They would be happy to see Seton any day next week. The photographs have not yet arrived. She is registrar of the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter of which Mrs. Hilborne Roosevelt is regent. She was a Miss Shippen.

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She thanks Seton for the photographs. She thinks he resembles the miniature of William Seton. Her brother will meet him at the station. She is glad Seton is a Son of the Revolution. If he will come on the Fourth of July, she can promise him a peaceful day.

Scope and Contents The book arrived safely. They thought Seton had probably gone to Cape May. They hope Mrs. Powel(l) said something about visiting Edith's mother this fall. She has had her "Stories of Colonial Families" copyrighted. The American Historical Register has taken them and the first one will appear in September. The editor wrote her mother about associate editors and she suggested Seton's name. Their cousin's coming out on July 4th rather interfered with their conversation. Her mother and brother...

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She invites Seton to a reception for Bishop (James Augustine) McFaul of Trenton next Sunday. He could remain all night at their abode. Would Seton lend her the "Staggering State of Scotch Statesmen"? She has just been reading the "Memoirs of Sir James Melville of Hallhill." He was an ancestor of Eupham Scot.

Scope and Contents They would have been glad to have the distinction of Seton's presence. She thanks Seton for lending her the "Staggering State." Could he come out again some day before December 1? Her brother is now in Philadelphia at Cramp's Shipyard as aid to Mr. Nixon and comes home every Saturday. She is reading the "Memoirs of Sir James Melville." She thanks Seton for the photograph of Mary, Queen of Scots miniature. Melville's account reminds her of the times of the Daughters of the American...

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She returned "Staggering State of Scotch Statesmen" this morning; it is a curious little book. All the ancient and distinguished families seemed to be on the verge of extinction. They seem to have revived and she will never be happy until she can visit all the homes of her ancestors and get pictures of Sir James Melville of Hallhill and Sir John Scot. Through the Riggs they are descended from the Beatouns of Balfour.

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Herbert-Mather has enjoyed the "Hamiltons of Olivestob"; it was good of Seton to send it. (The author) speaks of the eldest line having disappeared from the records, all of them being lost since 1695. She read it as 1685 and constructed a theory that they sailed in Pitlochie's expedition for New Jersey and were victims of fever on the way over. She was disappointed to find her theory rendered void by only 10 years difference. They hope to see Seton again this summer.

Scope and Contents In the absence of Adrien Dumartrait, secretary-treasurer of St. Martin Church, Herbért sends Blanc the following: Blanc's letters of May 5 and 12 were considered and the trustees wish to make the changes in the new church cited by Blanc but the desperate situation of their affairs makes it impossible at present. As soon as circumstances permit they will hasten to proceed. The sooner services begin in the new building, which is now entirely finished, the sooner the income will be increased....

Scope and Contents Odin was so good to her poor sick one that she is going to tell him that she is convalescing and Herbin hopes there will be no after effects of the typhoid. Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis promised to come to dinner with Odin on Odin's return from Germany. This will compensate for her not being at Ambierle. She had a visit this morning from Odin's nephew Barbarin of Pierre-Benitte; he wished to see Odin. She advised him to send his wife to Ambierle. It would be so great a pleasure for her cousin...

Scope and Contents She addresses Odin as Dear Cousin. About 4 months ago, counting on Father Anthony Durier's departure, Herbin got ready some shirts and flannels. Her cousins from Hauteville commissioned her to buy some scarves? which the niece at L'Espinasse is sending through Cecile. But Durier left ahead of time, so Herbin went to the seminary where the concierge promised to let her know of the first opportunity. The first was Father Peter Berthet, but he was going to Texas. This morning Father Charles...

Scope and Contents Herbin was very happy Sunday morning to receive Odin's letter and that precious relic. She begs Odin, her good cousin, to think often of her in his prayers. Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. came to her house for a moment on Monday. On Friday he had gone to Ambierle to her cousins, whom Odin's departure left in desolation. She often writes to her cousin Josephine. One of Odin's letters would be the best consolation. Their three days at Ambierle made her so happy. Her cousins, Philippe and...

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Herbstrit encloses a copy of his recommendation. He requests a time to see Lefevere. He probably will bring another priest as an assistant. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents He and Father August Young Jung were in Detroit yesterday and in Lefevere's house with the intention of seeing Lefevere about the Missions he will entrust them with. They are willing to accept the Missions for five years. But he puts a few questions: 1. Will they get all the Missions that Bishop Ignatius Mrak had lately? 2. Could they get some adjoining counties for their district and which ones? 3. As they will form a Missionary Community of priests, he may have a chance to get two or three...

Scope and Contents They wished to get all possible information about their missions before writing. He cannot yet state the exact number of Catholics under their care. The following places have no church: Traverse City, Traverse Lacke, Cedar Runn Settlement, Frankfurth, Benzie, Glean Arbor, Port Unity, Carp River, Leeland, Northport, Sutton's Bay, New Mission, New Schweden, Glean Lacke, Plattai Lacke, Cristal Lacke, Schleaping bare, Antrim City, Old Mission, Haits, Mapletown, Witewatter, Elk Rapids,...

Scope and Contents This Indian mission is very important but they need a priest who can speak their language well; they have 31 converts. Father Seraphim Zorn of Little Traverse would be willing to join him if Hennaert grants him permission. Father Nicholas Louis Sifferath could attend Little Traverse . Their Catholic Indians, with 18 white families last week formed a regular congregation. The new church of Leland is commenced and Carp Lacke will commence today. They will have a priest together from now. In...

Scope and Contents He received a letter from Bishop Henni of Milwaukee which states that Father Alois Enders is free of every ecclesiastical censure. He has two very good testimonial letters for Enders, one from Father Raffeiner of Williamsburg and one from Father Wimmer of St. Vincent's, Pennsylvania. Herbstrit hopes that Purcell will grant Enders the faculties. Father Prendergast does a great service to the church in this diocese. ` P.S. The tax on the church will be over $700 since the property is not in...

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Father Alois Enders always was free from every censure because he never has been suspended. His conduct is good. Herbstrit promises to take care of Enders as long as he is stationed with him. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Herbstrit encloses letters incriminating Ed Elgner the teacher of their school. He and the congregation deem him unfit to teach the school but he will not resign. He asksPurcell's opinion. He encloses a copy of a document signed by four girls accusing him of certain faults which took place on February 9. :: II-5-a A.L.S. Enclosure copied Latin 2pp. 12mo.

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The price of Archbishop Patrick JohnRyan 's "Modern Skepticism" is 20¢ 100 copies for $10. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Herder sends a copy of a recently published book for which they request a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Herder ordered 300 pictures from Europe that Hudson requested. :: X-3-c A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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A subscriber to the Ave Maria in Germany wishes to translate stories on the Blessed Virgin into German. Herder writes for Hudson's consent. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He thanks him for the $4. Another work which Edwards ought to have in his library is the Staatslexicon. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He had expected to send a check for $100 before this, for the erection of the monument to FatherEdward Sorin, C.S.C. representing the contributions of Mr. Murphy and himself. They may count this amount among the assets, and he will see that they get the check. :: XI-2-h L.S. (Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents At the time of Odin's visit to Ambierle, Hérisé missed being presented to Odin by Mr. Combe of Roanne. He had wanted to ask about his nephew Father Ernest Forge, who since 1849 has lived near Odin's diocese. Born April 5, 1838, Forge left for the United States in October, 1848. After 2 « years at Springhill College he was sent to Natchitoches. Two years have gone by without a reply to their letters. A power of attorney, dated January 2, 1863, made before Mr. Cuvilier, notary public of New...

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Hérisson received Blanc's letter with much joy. From now to the first of January he expects to receive a trunk from France. If Blanc receives one he is to let Hérisson know and he will come for it or give an address to which it can be sent. Last August 2 he mailed a letter for France and hopes to get a reply by the first of the year 1841. If Blanc received it Hérisson asks him to send it to James Washington Stewart, surveyor near Mobile. :: V-4-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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Hérisson directs his brother to Blanc. The brother is about to leave for France; he cannot get his trunks from the hotel because he has no money. Hérisson cannot help because he has just bought a grocery store for 600 piastres. But he could repay soon what Blanc would pay to get out the trunks. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Hèrisson informs Blanc of his residence and expresses his thanks for his kindnesses. He is waiting for letters and a trunk from France and a box from Assumption. He will repay Blanc promptly for the expense of sending them on to him. Hèrisson has not yet written to his parents but he will do so as soon as he received Blanc's reply. He is situated 3 leagues from Mobile where he has taken a preemption on 160 arpents. He works at farming for an American who gives him 12 piastres a month and...