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Scope and Contents Boullier received Timon's letter stating that Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M. is not willing to let Timon spend a week here with Father John Mary Odin, C.M.. About the same time Boullier received a letter from Tornatore consigning him to hell with Judas. Boullier will teach him how to behave and mind what he writes. Timon is not to fail to come on October 7 and preach here. Boullier cannot go to the Barrens next week, but expects to go soon. He does not want Mr. Pratt's ...

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Boullier saw Timon's father James Timon in St. Louis. James will be at Timon's place in a few days. Young Dinies? told Boullier he saw Dwyer and Seiton? in the streets of St. Louis. Boullier has on board those things for the mill and prefers going on to the Cape. He will be back in a few days., P.S. Boullier wishes Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M would come to the seminary a few days before St. Vincent's feast for Boullier's retreat. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Antonio Palleli asked Boullier to write. Palleli wants Timon to try him a little longer. He promises to do well; he will work, make shoes? or anything. Boullier thinks it would be advisable to grant him this request. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Boullier has received Timon's two letters through Father John Brands, C.M. He is sorry to hear that Timon is ill and unable to come to Old Mines whence they might together have gone to St. Louis where Timon would have struck the last blow and thrown away all the encumbrances and oppositions which seem, to swarm? their projects for the good of the Congregation. Boullier will try to disentangle Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. from Cahokia and bring him along, and also get the deed...

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Boullier is told that Clement Detchmendy left Old Mines some days ago and must be at his mill now. Boullier is going there this morning. In case Clement had gone yesterday to the Barrens, Timon is to tell him that Boullier will wait for him until next sunday at St. Genevieve and to come directly from the Barrens there tomorrow or Saturday. Boullier inquired of Doctor Shaw for that diamond; Shaw has sold it. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Boullier is sorry to learn by Timon's of the 8th of the superior's sickness. Father Francis Cellini, C.M. is expected every day from St. Louis. Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. spoke to Mr. Sergeant? who promised to go if it is impossible for Boullier to go to the seminary. The worst thing is that Timon will not come over at Christmas; everyone has made the greatest exertions to complete the church. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Boullier saw Mr. Walsh of St. Louis who said that Mr. Ames? Aimes arrived safely at St. Louis, and the other two have not arrived this morning. It would be good to hunt them about the Bottom somewhere. With the horse that Timon left him Boullier could not have crossed the Sabine to St. Genevieve. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. Folio

Scope and Contents The bearer is a Miss Huff of the Mines who came over yesterday. Boullier had spoken to Timon of her desire to go to the convent, and probably become a nun. As she lived nearly 12 miles from the Mines, Boullier saw her only 2 or 3 times. From what he heard she has very good dispositions and comes in spite of her relations who did not want her to become a Catholic. Timon had told Boullier that he would receive her in the Barrens. She got here with her brother. Boullier had written by Mr....

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Boullier hastens to reply to Timon's letter through Mr. Rozier who leaves tomorrow for Timon's place. He asks Timon to ask Father Matthew Bernard Anduze, if his picture of the Virgin is about 7 or 8 high, to send it and he will get his money at New Orleans. He is sorry Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. is gone; he would have been very glad to see him for some little commands he had for New Orleans. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French, English 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents By a letter from Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. Boullier has been advised that the fourth Sunday after Easter will be the time for consecrating or at least blessing the church at Mine à Breton Potosi. He does not dare ask anything more of Timon or Father Jean Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. but for something like the consecration of a church he begs him to come to assist at the ceremony. He left for Mines with the intention of going on to the Seminary but fatigue and the nearness of Sunday made...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive by the bearer the 75 cents for the book he sent Boullier. He has not yet seen Dr. Sergeant and cannot tell whether he wants his as a loan or not. Since Boullier saw Timon he has been reflecting on establishing a nunnery at Old Mines. He thinks the sooner the better if they could get the approbation of the Bishop. He has spread everywhere that they would have a female school next Easter. The house Boullier has rented for them will be liable to be paid only when they...

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Boullier arrived in St. Louis and saw Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M.. He asks Timon not to fail to be at Old Mines? the fourth Sunday after Easter for the consecration of the church at Potosi. Boullier is also to let Timon know that the Michigan has six boxes or packages belonging to the Seminary. The Captain will land them at St. Mary's. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French and English 2pp. 4to.

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No question under economics has raised such widespread discussion in the past few years as the Municipal Ownership of Public Utilities. Concerning Municipal Ownership� a copy of this is being sent Edwards for consideration. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents Knowing that the General is passing some days in Switzerland Carlos asks him to do some work for his cause. As he is acquainted with his conditions he asks him to inform the French, English, Germans and Swiss of the true state of his affairs, contrary to the false notions that have been spread abroad. His friends are generally the Catholics of all classes. He fights for the Catholic liberty as well as for his place on the throne. He is alone against the coalition. Thus, he has the sole claim...

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No message; picture of Marsile Alumni Hall, St. Viateurs College. :: XI-2-k Postcard, unsigned

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Sister thanks Hudson for the book he sent her. She sends five dollars for Masses. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He lists the delegates from the Vicariate Apostolic of Arizona to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He asks Onahan to send him a copy of the official call to Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Printed circular. He encloses a letter of Cardinal Alexandre Barnabo on the wine of the Mass. He suggests that special precautions be taken in preparing the wine for the Mass, mentioning the approved merchants. Also the hosts should be carefully made. He warns them against using music from operas or profane songs in the church. He tells them to do their duty in the elections. He recommends a new book "Conseiller de Peuple." He speaks of the new persecutions of the Church in Europe and...

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Bourget acknowledges McFarland's letter of May 1. He understands that McFarland is satisfied with the conduct of Father Lamarque . As McFarland will receive other workers he will send on a recommendation for this man to the Boston diocese. :: I-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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In response to Purcell's letter of June, he informs him that Father Bernard Rinchis ? was ordained priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross at St. Laurent on Sept. 7, 1856. He has no news of him since he left his country. He is happy to take the opportunity to recommend himself to Purcell's prayers. :: II-5-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 16to.

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Father Charles Maugin has received Edwards' letter, but he has not been able to answer because he is paralyzed. The doctor gives them hope that Maugin will recover. Bourigault asks that Edwards write to Maugin and pray for him. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. French

Scope and Contents Good Bishop Frederic Baraga is dead. During his apostleship in the frozen regions, he converted 25,000 Idians. He died as he had lived, alone in the middle of a severe winter. Only a few priests will be at his funeral. He was happy to die among his flock. Many a time he traveld in six or seven feet of snow, three or four hundred miles. How many times was he not obliged to cross rivers up to his neck in water. He slept many nights in the snow. Bourion relates how Baraga once returned...

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The pastor sends McMaster $2 as a contribution to the Indian Missions by two poor boys of his mission. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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For a long time now the appointment of Monsignor Ignatius Mrak has been expected as successor to Bishop Frederic Baraga who wished a less burdensome see. Bourion thinks the delay has hurt the diocese. He asks for the time and place of consecration as he wishes to assist at it, and later to guide Mrak through his new diocese. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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They were sorry not to see Edwards at Christmas time. John has been suffering from a bad throat. She has joined a club and has been assigned to write a biography of William and Mary. She asks Edwards for information. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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She received the book Edwards sent and asks for the name of the author. She will not have her paper until March 1. George Nester has a little girl, born on the 15 of February, John Nester is much improved. She will return the books inside of three weeks. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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Mother has tried a couple of times to get a good picture of herself. The last one taken in Saginaw is the best. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends the results of her mother's last session with the photographer. They are looking forward to Edwards' Christmas visit. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They accept the exchange of the Notre Dame Scholastic and the Ave Maria with Polybiblion, which will extend publicity to their 2500 readers?. They have sent all numbers of Polybiblion since January '88. :: X-3-h A. Postcard S. French 1p.