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She thanks McMaster for his kindness, and tells him the check arrived safely. They have $260.00, so the total sum for the Fathers at Mount Carmel will be large. They all pray for him and salute him. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are grateful for the picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel. She would like to secure a few hundred rosaries. They send a few articles that were worn by Bishop Amadeus Rappe. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She has been suffering from general prostration for five or six weeks. Her doctor tells her to go out for air and exercise. She submits this to Purcell's approval. She has no desire to go outside the enclosure, and informed the doctor that it was airy, but he specified the adjoining hills. They are glad to hear of Purcell's good health. P.S. If she is permitted to go, may she take another sister to accompany her? Written by Sister M. Presentation. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Sisters of Providence, St. Mary's of the Woods, have met with heavy loss by fire. Their Providence Home, the chapel, a new three story brick house and some frame buildings were burned to the ground. The Home was insured for $12,000. Friends and former pupils are asked to send contributions to St. Mary's. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 5pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Motley points out that, as a reader of the Freeman's Journal for many years, he does not recollect having seen in its columns any correspondence from Washington. This is a defect, for many people are interested in news from the nation's capital, and he suggests a weekly letter. Motley has been for many years contributing to western papers the news Washington and would like to send a letter each week to McMaster. He has recently commenced business as a claim and patent agent and is...

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Edwards' note is at hand. He was glad to learn that Edwards is better than when he saw him. If nothing prevents, he and his wife will be at Notre Dame the morning of the 17th. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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They are seeking to bring together in the American section of the historical library of the World's Student Chirstian Federation, all books bearing upon the universities of the country. He asks for a copy of Joseph Lyons' History of Notre Dame. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Scholastic record for James Wheeler for October, November, December. D.S. French :: III-2-k A.L.S., D.S. English, French, German 12pp. 12mo. 10

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Motter sends a list of thirty names of priests who wish to subscribe to the Jus fund to secure the rights of the clergy in the United States and the introduction of ecclesiastic discipline. Each of the priests send $10. :: I-1-n A.L.S. Latin 2pp. 8vo.

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Motter encloses a check and an address, which will be self explanatory. All the clergy in the Archdiocese of San Francisco wish McMaster to continue his fearless work in favor of the American clergy. This is endorsed by the Archiepiscopal Council and leading pastors of a diocese that has least cause to lament. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moulton, a non-Catholic, writes to Onahan in the hope that a concerted effort may be made to revise the style of writing in which non-Catholics are addressed. It is a human tendency to introduce bias in the study of history which is pronounced among Protestants since the results are in their favor. Catholic devotion is associated with a great diversity of outward objects. Protestantism, a gigantic conspiracy, tried to smash Catholic worship. Greater severities were practiced in defense than...

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Moulton thanks Onahan for the pamphlet. Onahan's appreciation of the personal merit of Catholics appears to Moulton to be the same which he has encountered in Protestant literature, in Whittier or Bulwer.

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He thanks Purcell for the book which he sent him. He is glad of this opportunity of renewing his respectful feeling and sentiments towards Purcell. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moutard asks Lefevere to grant a divorce to Mrs. de Keunink, daughter of Mr. Moran. He and the priests he has consulted think that she will not live with him again and being desirous of coming back to her religion has asked Moutard to write Lefevere for permission to live single. Moutard also asks for the faculty of absolving from excommunication incurred by marrying outside the church. He has hopes that all difficulties at Gratten, Michigan will be settled the first Sunday of March. More...

Scope and Contents Moutard has just returned from his mission, Gratten, Michigan and found Lefevere's letters. "He", Father W. Quigley , received on these rates $154.00. They told Moutard in Gratten that a few days previous to leaving Gratten, "he" stated from the altar how much he had received. Moutard understands "he" collected at least $40.00 in Gratten and above $60 in the Rapids. "He" gave $12.00 to Mr. Giles but owes Giles more than that. Moutard knows nothing of the money due by Thomas Mallone. "He"...

Scope and Contents Knowing Lefevere's feelings towards John Guinan, Moutard thinks it his duty before acting to give Lefevere a statement of what has transpired knowing that Lefevere will never allow a layman to dictate publicly to a congregation in things which belong to the priest. In his letter of Aug. 24 Moutard stated that he has a first rate offer from a Catholic, but as he is no friend of Guinan he says Moutard can sell with "his" permission, as vicar general of Jackson, to any one he has in mind,...

Scope and Contents Matters have leaked out that she told everyone about it. Attorney Livermore told him that as she was a lady she could never be imprisoned for slander alone. She threatens to speak to the congregation at Mass on Sunday. Moutard wants advice from Lefevere as to what to do. He is not an Irishman. He has no one to defend him except Lefevere and has creditable witnesses to prove the falsehood brought against him. He wishes he had never crossed the sea, then he would never be looked on as a...

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At the time of the retreat Lefevere had a letter from Mary Jane O'Neil asking to be admitted into the Convent of the Sisters of Charity . Moutard thinks it his duty to let Lefevere know that perhaps they had better let her go. They may be mistaken in thinking her more or less "affected by the weathercock." Would Lefevere, in Father Van Dendriesche's language "trust" him? Moutard is dumb in these "quarters". He will furnish her with the very best papers. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Moutard solicits a dispensation for disparity of cult or mixed religion as the case may be. The woman is German Catholic, widowed, dislikes marrying an Irish Catholic and Germans are few. The latest "News of the War" is that of some internal parish affair involving a lady whom Lefevere had denounced and 6 "bogus Bishops"; both parties are having recourse to lawyers. However, the lady, fatigued, has given up but the "bogus Bishops" are not discouraged; it is rumored that another letter has...

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Some of the people of Bunkerhill, Michigan are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Some of the people of Bunkerhill, Michigan are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moutard encloses no enclosure a token of respect paid yo him by the Bishops of his place in the Republican paper of this city. He wrote to the Editor of The Pilot to let the people know that it that it was not he. He suggest Lefevere should send the article, "A Proud Congregation" to the place of origin. John Guignan, during Moutard's absence, took possession of the church lot, beautifully wooded, and cut up the trees for fence posts to enclose the lot, annexing it to an adjoining lot of one...

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Mr. Boyd got the job plastering his church as he was $72 lower than the other bidder in Jackson, a Catholic. A petition is being signed to be sent to Lefevere or him. He explains his procedure in asking for bids foreseeing trouble from Mr. Hoar. Once some of the people understand the case, they will withdraw their signatures. He blames the Irish, and assures Lefevere that he feels at ease over the matter. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The great "instrument" has fallen into his hands. Only 6 decent persons have signed it, and they have withdrawn their signatures. It does not amount to anything, so far, and Lefevere should rest easy. A bad cold will prevent Moutard from coming to Detroit before Monday next. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

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Brother William has their couch. Johnny Powers said Edwards could have his share of the couch and Edwards knows he can have Moxley's share. :: XI-2-f A.LS. 1p.

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He started to write ten times since he received Edwards' letter. He is sorry that his ice cream was stolen but he will send more. If Edwards does not see him at Commencement, he should call on him in Chicago during the summer. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson a translation of a few pages of Gaume's Cathechism of Perseverance— on the Immaculate Conception. Hudson can print it in the Ave Maria if he thinks it worth while. If Hudson intends to print the few pages of the pamphlet on "Les Lampes du S. Sacrement", Moyes would like the proofs. If Father Edward F. Sorin is at home, Hudson might tell him that Msgr. Claude M. Dubuis of Texas wrote a very satisfactory Exeat, so that Moyes is now formally a member of the Diocese of...

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Marked 'for publication', Moyes says he is applying for a five years' subscription to the Freeman's Journal in the hope that the courteous tone of his critical observations will be recognized. They were printed in the local paper and a copy was sent on to McMaster, but Moyes expected no charge of discourtesy. He is glad to see McMaster engaged in warfare against bad translations of papal documents. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Notes and outline of questions discussed in the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Written on the stationery of the Secretary of the Archdiocese of St. Paul, handwriting unknown.)

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She is grateful for the book and beads. She is forwarding the red biretta which she promised. When the Cardinal James Gibbons comes home she will try to get the other biretta used at the ceremony on June 30, 1886.