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He testifies that the mitre and sandals forwarded by him to be preserved in the Bishops' Memorial Hall at Notre Dame belonged to him and was used by Bishop Josue M. Young. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the rosary. He has some Lourdes Water on hand. He would have written when he sent the memorials but was preparing to leave at the time. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mullen received only a few new tickets for the clergy, and these have been distributed. Mullen thinks he can secure admission for the Sharon ? delegation through the presentation of this note. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mullen names Mayor B. J. Reid, Attorney at Law, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, as the representative of the diocese of Erie at the Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Müller thanks McMaster for returning his manuscript and for the favorable criticism of it. Rev. Father Wayrich too read the treatise and wrote a favorable criticism. With such great men concurring on it, Rome cannot withhold the "Imprimatur", he feels. He remarks on the comments McMaster added at the end of his letter, and feels that McMaster, as Abraham, was willing to sacrifice his most precious possession to the Lord, his son, and that his reward will also be very great. The priests...

Scope and Contents Müller states that his book on the Blessed Sacrament is nearly printed, 2000 copies, and will be on sale in a week or two. He will send a copy to McMaster. He also has permission to publish a book on Prayer which he will give to the printer as soon as the other book is done. He also had two more books ready, one of which he will send for examination. The utility, and opportuneness have been acknowledged by several priests who have read it. He will be under great obligation to McMaster...

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Müller's book "The Blessed Eucharist" is now ready for sale, and Mr. Piet will forward a copy. His object in writing to McMaster is ask a few words in praise of the book. His purpose in writing the book is to make Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament more generally known and better beloved. Christ will reward McMaster by distilling some drops of His sweet love in his heart. The Book on Prayer is half written. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

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What McMaster says in the Freeman, of Devotion to souls in Purgatory seems to be true. If he had read the first pages across, he would have discovered a down-right heresy in the translation of one of the canons of the Council of Trent. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Muller has heard that McMaster is at St. Mary's Hospital. He would go to see him immediately were it not for his annual retreat of ten days, after which he must hurry because of the Holy Days. McMaster must miss the care of Gertrude, but she must be offering many prayers for him. Father Muller will pray for him also, and will do McMaster any special service, if McMaster telegraphs or writes to him. If there should be any relapse, he will hurry to see McMaster, if possible by the...

Scope and Contents Muller writes concerning a fine criticism on Catechisms which he encloses enclosure not present. Since McMaster may see fit to chastise the editor of that paper, Muller also encloses a few lines which may be of use. Muller relates the conversation between a Mr. Tormey, of Boston, and a Mr. Fox. In the conversation, Tormey expresses his preference for the Journal over the Watchman and commended the severe way in which McMaster has criticized the editor of the Watchman. While this talk...

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He learned through Father Fereol Girardey of the death of Mrs. McMaster. The Father Superior had a mass offered up for her the same morning and the community prayed for her and he will continue to pray for the repose of her soul. The community joins with him in extending sympathy to McMaster and his children. He will try and get as many prayers for her as is possible, and upon arrival in New York will call upon McMaster. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Muller was very glad to hear from McMaster. He thought he had displeased McMaster in some way but sees from the letter that this was a false impression. He is most pleased that Mary has taken the vows. She took her vows on the day upon which Muller said his first Mass 27 years ago, and had he known of it sooner he would certainly have dedicated his Mass for her intentions. Muller is taking the place of the Father Provincial and the Father Rector who was left New York on the last...

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He testifies that the conduct of Mr. C. Muller during his stay with them was quite irreproachable. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Müller has spent 9 years in U.S. Missions, coming from the Ludwig Missionsverein of Munich. He left Kansas to go back to Europe, but unpaid loans kept him here. While sick he stayed with his sister, then with Father Superior Leo Meyer Mayer of the Society of Mary near Dayton, Ohio and with the Benedictine Fathers in Erie. Having received no answer to his letter to Germany, he gave up the idea of leaving the United States. At Erie he saw Father A Caron whom he had met on a retreat in...

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He thanks McMaster for advertising his book, "The Catholic Priesthood". He is enclosing a copy of a letter written him by Archbishop James Gibbons of Baltimore about the book. He has come to Philadelphia to get rid of asthma, since the Pittsburgh atmostphere is very bad for him. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. The enclosure:

Scope and Contents Father Muller tells McMaster he will offer up daily mementos for him and his family in his Masses. He also asks if notice concerning the Prodigal Son and the Catechism could be cut out of the Freeman's Journal for some weeks to come and be sent to him. Muller gives the text of a letter he has received from Rev. C. M. Dubuis, Bishop of Galveston, Texas, dated February 27, 1876. The letter praises the Catechisms Fr. Muller sent him and says that he highly recommends them because they aim...

Scope and Contents Father Muller tells McMaster he will offer up daily mementos for him and his family in his Masses. He also asks if notice concerning the Prodigal Son and the Catechism could be cut out of the Freeman's Journal for some weeks to come and be sent to him. Muller gives the text of a letter he has received from Rev. C. M. Dubuis, Bishop of Galveston, Texas, dated February 27, 1876. The letter praises the Catechisms Fr. Muller sent him and says that he highly recommends them because they aim...

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He cannot believe that the Bishop James F. Wood of Philadelphia will receive him by his letter alone unless Purcell writes to him. He wishes to remain in the diocese only long enough to earn the means to go to Germany where he will enter a monastery in the diocese of W rzburg. He is staying with a German Catholic family. It is a painful situation. The people ask why he does not say Mass. He needs only $60 to go to Germany. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Stukenborg's letter including the one of Jan. 2 have been shown to him. He is greatly pleased that Stukenborg has been accepted by the Bishop of Cincinnati. Müller is convinced that he will always show himself worthy of the favor of his new bishop and perform properly the duties of his calling. While he would like to keep him in the diocese of Münster, he realized that it is the will of God that draws him to another land. It remains then for him only to wish him the blessing of God which...

Scope and Contents Mulligan intends to go to Leadville, Colorado very shortly in order to make a tour of inspection and to see if the prospects and inducements appear sufficient. He asks that McMaster send him a note of introduction to Mr. Thomas Fisher, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee. He feels that McMaster knows him well enough to make such a recommendation to Fisher, and even if McMaster does not know Fisher his reputation will make the introduction all that is desired. He thanks McMaster for this...

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Miss Mulligan encloses a poem written by her thirteen year old sister on the Anniversary of her First Communion. It was suggested to them to send it to Hudson for insertion in the Ave Maria if he considers it worthy of publication. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a post office money order for $30, which Mrs. Margarita Mulligan requested be sent to Hudson to be distributed according to her directions. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mrs. Mullins encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel. She signs the letter Mrs. H.M. Mullins, Maysville, Kentucky. P.S. She explains that she has been at Atlantic City four weeks for her health, but reads the Freeman's Journal which is forwarded to her every week. She expects to remain about two weeks longer. Her late husband, John James Mullins, was a great admirer of the paper. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick, O.P. has desired Mullon to address Timon in reference to the subject set forth in the latter's letter July 18. Fenwick acknowledges the favor conferred by vindicating his character from the foul aspersion sought to be affixed to it by slander. The whole is a fabrication. When the spurious production first made its appearance, a Catholic layman furnished him with a copy to which he made no reply. Fenwick is too well known to be branded with treason against...

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Mulqueen thanks Hudson for the book given her by Brother Leander C.S.C., James McLain from Hudson for her remembrance of the Ave Maria in her puzzle published by the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is thinking of holding a Convention at Chicago in 1893. They would like to know the date of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, since they would like to convene at that time, as it would insure a better attendance at the Society's gathering.

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Mulry believes it fairly certain that the Society of St. Vincent De Paul will hold its convention in Chicago. They will be pleased to furnish a paper on the history of the Society. It is too early to positively say what will be done since all places have not been heard from. The Society is proud to count Onahan as a member.

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The Society of St. Vincent De Paul has decided to hold their annual about the time the Catholic Congress convenes. Richard C. Gannon is to confer with Onahan on the best time for holding the convention. Joseph A. Kernan has been selected to prepare the paper on the Society.

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Father Richards is not at home. Father Mulvaney will call his attention to Onahan's letter upon his return.

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He encloses a communication from Col. Reid answering a recent letter of his to Gen. Heywood which explains itself. He regrets that he cannot be of more assistance. :: XI-2-b L.S. (Typed) 1p.