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In reply to Onahan's request, Murphy names Thomas Joyce, Bernard O'Toole, James P. Wall, John Miller, John L. Benitz and William J. McMullen to represent Holy Ghost College at the coming Catholic Congress at Baltimore. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Murphy has succeeded Father Joseph Mohan who has been transferred to Everett. If Hudson is visiting in the East he is invited to stop in. Murphy is to pay for the Ave Maria for Sisters of Notre Dame at Woburn where he has been the past seven years. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Duggan gave Murphy Purcell's note with the enclosure from Mr. Cairon prisoner of war at Camp Douglas, with instructions to present Purcell's application to Colonel Sweet, commanding this post. Sweet said he had orders from Washington not to release or exchange prisoners until the President is applied to. Cairon wishes Purcell would send him twenty of thirty dollars for necessities he cannot obtain in prison and the clothing and money can be forwarded to Mr. Cairon, Barrack 18, Camp...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter of the 27th was late in reaching Murphy because it was sent to Camp Douglas. He gave Purcell's enclosed ten dollars to an officer to give to Mr. Cairon's credit and encloses a receipt given to prisoners. Cairon's wants are extravagant so that is why Murphy sent his schedule to Purcell. He will see Cairon for Purcell and urge him to take the oath of allegiance. He thanks Purcell for his sympathy and devotion concerning his deceased brother. Murphy hopes to visit Purcell soon...

Scope and Contents Father Murphy sends McMaster a letter, the publication of which would please him greatly. This letter is signed "Sacerdos", and is addressed to the Reverend Clergy of the United States. In it he describes the practise of wine and liquor dealers in sending their circulars to priests in envelopes addressed to "Mr., dealer in imported wines and liquors". Father Murphy points out that this may well be an organized plan to bring dishonor and disgrace on the clergy, by making the public...

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Murphy received Hudson's letter sent through Ella Lorraine Dorsey. Is Murphy to understand that Hudson will take a certain number of the copies of the edition and that Hudson expects to receive ten percent from the sale of them. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He asks for a sample of the Journal for the Catholics here who are anxious to see it. He writes a few lines about the far West, since it may be of interest to McMaster's readers. He discusses the fine locations to be had in the western territories. He does not see why the poor people from the East do not take advantage of these government lands since President U. S. Grant seems determined to get rid of it all before leaving office. Seeing the bickering and quarreling in the East over...

Scope and Contents He found McMaster's note of the 6th when he returned from visiting with his daughter over Easter at Frederick, He is pleased that McMaster likes "Hope of Heaven," not because of the added sales it will mean, but also because of other parties' interest and for purer motives. He spent last night at Woodstock, about 20 miles from Baltimore. It is a beautiful institution situated on the B. O. R.R. He discussed the book with the priests of the school and they believe it will do much good. He...

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He thanks Hudson for the notice of "The Chair of Peter". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Asks Clarke to send 3 Lives of Deceased Bishops in U. S., 2 of them in wine color and 1 in green. :: I-2-n A. Postcard S. 32mo.

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He has been ordered to appear for examination for promotion to a second lieutenancy in the regular army. The Examining Board is required to examine into a man's moral character. A letter from Edwards would be a great help. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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They enclose photographs of Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Archbishop James Gibbons, Bishop John Lynch, Archbishop Martin J. Spalding, and a group of seven Archbishops of Baltimore. They could not procure photographs of Archbishop Alemany and Bishop Dubois. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Murphy has paid the note and would hate to cause trouble for any descendent of Brownson's father Orestes A. Brownson, whom he remembers with pleasure. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The office of the United States Catholic Magazine acknowledges $5 from McFarland, crediting $2.50 to P. Hart and $2.50 to McFarland. They apologize for their failure to acknowledge an earlier payment. P.S. He encloses a catalogue of their books. :: I-1-a L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Murphy is sorry to have missed seeing Onahan. He wonders whether the program of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress is definitely arranged, especially in regard to the sale of his paper on "Free Catholic High Schools." He also asks for a dozen entrance cards for relatives and friends. His paper is almost read. Murphy dined with Archbishop (John) Ireland, and the Apostolic delegate (Archbishop Francis Satolli) in St. Paul. The Archbishop expects great success for the Congress.

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The communication in reference to the Columbian Catholic Congress has been received. The selection of delegates from Holy Ghost College will be attended to soon. As an educationist, he regrets the late date of the Congress since it will be difficult to attend. He is interested in several topics which he would like to see treated at the Congress, mainly, Catholic Education, Labor and Capital, and Columbus.

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He was delighted on the receipt of Zahm's letter for praise from Notre Dame is praise indeed. Yes, it is Zahm's old friend Murphy who is managing the new paper, The Catholic Times, the one whose first efforts in journalism was as one-third editor of the Scholastic back in the '60s. He will print the picture of the Notre Dame football team if Captain Coady or one of the boys will write him an article on college athletics. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He read the announcement of Father Thomas B. Walsh's death with great regret. It will be a severe blow to Notre Dame. He asks if Edwards could get somebody to/write him a brief sketch of Walsh's life and an account of the funeral. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Boys once of Notre Dame, Fogarty, Gallagher, Hanhauser, Neilson, Stanislaus, have formed a society to meet there annually. Many years ago a project was formulated to keep in memory school days, called The Scholastic Year. He asks Edwards to loan him the original copy of it to use for data of a reminiscent talk at their dinner on the 21 of February. :: XI-2-m A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Murphy, general superintendent of the Union of the Union Transfer Company, has investigated the complaint of James Alphonsus McMaster and returns the papers in the case to McWade. The messenger marked his card for Green's Express and the baggage was sent to the Local Express, which is the proper place for Darby baggage. By a mistake of the agent at that office the baggage was given to Halls' Express instead of Green's. Murphy is grateful to McMaster for noticing the error and in future,...

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Agnes's letter enclosing that of James F. Edwards has just come to hand. She regrets that she cannot send any relic of her uncle, Bishop Kelly. His Photograph was never taken. The only remaining autograph was obtained by Father Phelan of the Cathedral. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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They are to discuss the question of co-education with a neighboring school and ask if the librarian will send them some material on the subject. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Immaculate Conception Church, in Marlboro, Massachusetts; no message. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed.

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Joseph Wills, M. J. Cunningham, and F. X. Manning are certified delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri. Approved by signature of Father John J. Lilly. P.S. Aug. 29, 1893 by John J. Hogan, Bishop of Kansas City, Mo., recommending a delegate card be issued to each of above mentioned delegates.

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A Copy of the Ave Maria is requested. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is glad to see that McMaster's writings are more daring and fearless and they make him resolve to place his principles above life itself. He is in good health, a perfect soldier for Old Abe. His brother Chip White came to work with him at Milford, so he asks that McMaster change their address to here. He cannot say whether their little club will continue through the year. He has McMaster's receipt now and will send it to A _____ Fitzgerald today, asking him to do all he can to renew...

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Murphy sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel in honor of St. Francis of Assissi. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Murphy is desirous of becoming a correspondent for the Ave Maria after reading an advertisement of it in the New York Tablet. She asks Hudson to forward her some of the numbers so she can see what would be suitable for a contribution. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 18 mo.

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Murphy writes McMaster that Bishop Eugene O'Connell sends the enclosed Post Office money order, and asks McMaster to send to him at Marysville, a supply of genuine wax candles and genuine oil for sanctuary lamps. This order is to amount to about $40. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Marine Captain Murphy certifies transfer to William J. Onahan agent of Archbishop Ireland, eight boxes containing articles belonging to the Exhibit of the Department of State in the Monastery of La Rabida, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago. Contents are listed.