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Hickey desires to enlist Onahan in the fight to exterminate evil reading. He charges that the principal agencies used to disseminate corrupt literature are professed Catholics, who sell anything without restraint. Hickey gives this hint. "a word to the wise" to Onahan, hoping that the latter, due to his influential position, will be able to lay the matter before the Columbian Catholic Congress for action.

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Blanc knows the deplorable state of the finances of their church. This has led the ladies to attempt a fair and to put the proceeds into the hands of the trustees. They ask Blanc to endorse it to the Sisters and others so that they may be able to keep their church going. Enclosed Blanc will find a copy of the resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Catholic ladies of Baton Rouge. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Hicky has been deputed by the Board of Church Wardens to write to ask Blanc to send a suitable clergyman. Father Peter? Lucas left quite unexpectedly, in such bad health that he could not remain. They have been nearly two months without a priest. For any services they are obliged to get the pastor form the adjoining parish. They are making some repairs to their church. Hicky was in Baton Rouge yesterday for that purpose; they hope to have everything completed by the time Blanc sends them a...

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Hicky has been informed by Father Joseph N. Brogard of his Intention to give up the rectorship of St. Joseph Church about the middle of next month. Hicky requests that Blanc send them some one who would have the talent of gathering together their much scattered congregation. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc's favor of September 16 was received; his not replying immediately was owing to being desirous of making further inquiries about the property Mary Ann McCavana fancies she has. He spoke to several of the oldest inhabitants and to the sheriff and tax collector but obtained no clue. He cannot conceive how any property in McCavana's name could have been preserved from the creditors; he left largely in debt to a number of people in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. He took away $2,000 of...

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He takes pleasure in informing Edwards that he has been elected a member of the American Historical League. The object of the League is to publish desirable manuscripts of historical works. He explains the workings of the League and asks Edwards to sign the blank. :: XI-2-i L.S. (Typed) 2pp.

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She, a fifteen year-old girl, asks Hudson's permission to submit a composition of hers to be considered for publication in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She would like to know what color vestment Seton would like her to send him. Madame Lieber of the Convent of the Sacred Heart has promised to make one. (On the back of the letter Seton has written): "Mrs. Higgins, a convert now dead and a great friend of mine. The beautiful white and gold suit of vestments is often worn by me. 1890".

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for sending weekly the two copies of the Ave Maria. Yesterday he received the issue of June 18 and thought his letter of May 30th might be therein. Archdeacon B Cavanagh is anxious to see Knock "taken up" by the Ave. He is pleased to have Hudson address someone to the work of a Knock libretto. Has Hudson seen Sister M. F. Clare's Cusack brochure on Knock? It has been translated into French by a member of the "Univers" staff. He will try to send Hudson both a French and...

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Hudson may remember the occasional Knock correspondent of some years since. He encloses the accompanying letter from Knock, and should Hudson think it worthy of Hudson's periodical, kindly send Higgins a few copies. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Higgins has spent eight weeks in Dublin promoting the popularization of Knock. He thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria. On his trip to Dublin, Higgins attempted to get pecuniary assistance from the railway companies who turned thousands on Knock traffic. The money would be used to pay off debts he incurred in popularizing Knock. He apologizes for failing to send the promised letter. Higgins received the copy of the Ave Maria containing the Knock letter. Archdeacon B. Cavanagh...

Scope and Contents Higgins was delighted to receive the Ave Maria, but disappointed to learn that the Knock Letters cannot be published in the Ave Maria. Higgins intends to write to Archdeacon B. Cavanagh suggesting that he correspond with Hudson, to make known the attitude of the Irish clergy and hierarchy concerning Knock. He believes he sent Hudson a copy of the letter of Bishop Murphy of Hobart, Tasmania. In August, 1882, the letter of Bishop John J. Lynch of Toronto, advocating Knock to the Canadian...

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Higgins tells about his teaching endeavors. The enrollment of the school he operated dwindled considerably due to the competitive action of a Methodist school teacher. He is in broken health, but hopes to soon send Hudson some letters from Knock. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Higgins is teaching school at Claremorris which is located only five miles from Knock. This enables Higgins to make a daily pilgrimage. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends another letter for the Ave Maria. He will send a letter each Sunday. He also sends some Knock cards—two for Hudson and two for Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. . Will Hudson ask Fr. Granger to give him a constant place in his proteges and to have him remembered by his confraternity. A slight accident has prevented him from collecting subscriptions for the Ave Maria. When he came to Knock he resolved to remain indefinitely, and to become self-supporting he began to write. In an...

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Higgins is sending two cuttings from the "Flag of Ireland" published at Dublin. He, the author, is at knock looking for restoration of health. With "Our Lady of Knock" in view the writer began a series of letters to the "Flag of Ireland." Hudson should send a few copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Higgins submits an article on Knock, together with a letter by Archdeacon B. Cavanagh . Cavanagh is pleased that the editor of the Ave Maria is interested in the Irish Shrine to the Blessed Mother at Knock. Bishop John Sweeney of St. John, New Brunswick, visited Tuam and said Mass there May 18th. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Higgins sends a "Knock Letter" together with Grannell's "Hymn To Our Lady of Knock" which he requests be published in the Ave Maria. At an early date he will send more literature on Knock. With this letter he is mailing copies of the Irishman from which Hudson might get extracts for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Higgins thanks Hudson for forwarding the Ave Maria and the American newspapers to his new home. His attempts to be useful at knock have placed him in difficulty and debt. He inquires if Hudson could send him remittance for his letters on knock. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Higgins, M.D., sends Hudson some manuscripts of a story for boys entitled, "The Greenhorns." :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses a manuscript for the Ave Maria. If it is suitable he asks payment for it be directed to him at the address herein where he will spend the next few weeks. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents (Father) Higgins hoped to see Onahan in Chicago, a fact which he told O'Brien. However plans were changed since he had to take charge of a philosophy class. He writes of the report of the Archbishops' meeting concerning the appointment of an Apostolic Delegate, as being some what "shady", but hopes it will prove a blessing to the Church. There will probably be a change of administration in the Province in the following summer. Father Higgins would be glad to cooperate with Onahan and Brother...

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Father Higgins has a letter from Paray le Monial in France, stating that Baron de Sarachaga has not received any invitation to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, and would like to come, accompanied by a French priest. The Baron had obtained the Pope's blessing for his work for the Holy Eucharist.

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Father Higgins has seen his successor, Father Thomas Fitzgerald, S.J. installed in office, and is now starting for Detroit, where he expects to be the coming year. His Provincial, Father John P. Frieden S.J., doesn't wish to have Father Higgins serve on the committee named at the late meeting and therefore he is forced to resign. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Higgins has McMahon's invitation to participate in the Catholic Summer School in the lectures on Ethics. He thanks him for the invitation and hopes to take place in the program but he can get away only for a retreat this summer and is not at liberty to accept a job that would interfere with his duties there. He hopes that McMahon will start the summer school this summer. The sooner the better. It is destined to excellent service in the cause of truth and sound education. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. -...

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Father Higgins will leave for Lourdes and Toulouse, thence to Paris. He will spend Christmas in London, and might even go to Ireland. Due to the acute condition of Spanish politics, Father Higgins' Spanish friends are able to name only one renowned layman - the Marquis de Narros. He hopes to hear better news of the Catholic Educational Exhibit when he returns home. He thinks Onahan is overworked. Regards to Mrs. & Miss Mollie Onahan.

Scope and Contents To the name of Marquis de Narros are added those of Signor Noceda and Baron Sarachaga, both prominent Spanish Catholics. The latter lives in Paray le Monial, France, and has built a beautiful museum to contain a gallery to display paintings of the Life of Christ. Sarachaga has always attended European "Eucharistic Congresses." Father Higgins suggests that it would be well to have such a man in the (Columbian) Catholic Congress in America. In France, everyone is speaking of the Panama...

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Should the Library not possess the Report of the President to the Board of Trustees of the World's Columbian Exposition, and desires to receive a copy. James F. Edwards will kindly inform them at his convenience. :: XI-2-m PRINTED 1p.

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He has sent Fitte a print of the Sacred Heart for the Brothers and Sisters. :: XI-2-i Postcard, singed

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Brother Hilary sends a complete article on education with hopes that McMaster will publish it. He does not claim to be a theologian but has written any way and sends $1 for extra copies in case it is published. The article contains, 16 pages of foolscap and will be sent by separate mail. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.