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The director of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts was asked four questions from Italy concerning the Columbus autograph. These he refers to Metayer. The letter by Columbus written to the Doge of Genoa, April 2, 1502, is positively in the Archives of Genoa, and authenticity is firmly established. In the Henry F. Brownson papers. :: III-3-b A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Chabot appoints his friend, George LaMontagne formerly of Levis, but now of Muskegon, Michigan, a doctor, as his attorney, to sue and recover accounts owing from Father Lebel of and especially the amount of that judgment rendered in the Superior Court, for the District of Quebec, No. 973. Witnessed by L. P. Demers, merchant of Quebec, and Jean Giroux of Levis, pilot. LaMontagne certifies that the above are true copies. D. Copy :: III-2-l A.L.S. French D. Copies 9pp. folio

Scope and Contents Having heard from Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget that Bruté is going to France Chabrat is asking him a favor. Since he is too busy to write and Bruté may have already started he asks that he visit his parents and tell them about his present situation and of his good health. This will console them and let them know where to direct their letters which Bruté will bring from Europe. He has not heard from his parents for two years. He is anxious to hear from them. They may be the occasion...

Scope and Contents Chabrat is at a loss to explain his conduct towards Brute. When he was in Baltimore he could have visited Brute and Father John Dubois but he seemed to have to stay in Baltimore to receive little things expected by the packet from New York. Little because they were only a bell, an organ and two chalices. The rest were bookstand some half worn vestments or pictures. His trunk not having arrived in time from Lyon, they are now at New Orleans. If there is anything in them that would ...

Scope and Contents Father Jean David having informed him that two of the Sulpicians were about to leave Baltimore for Paris he takes the liberty of sending to Brute two letters which he hopes that Brute will ask the gentlemen to deliver for him. They are letters to his parents who have not heard from him for a long time. The latest news is that Bishop William DuBourg's cathedral is up about 7 or 8 feet and the other buildings are rising accordingly. God will reward him for his efforts. Bishop Benedict...

Scope and Contents He thanks Bruté for the letter he has written to him. He was between two fires but he seeks only the glory of God. He is a bit surprised that he had not heard from Father Jean Tessier. Perhaps he should have written but he prefers to leave matters in the hands of Providence. He has, however, written the following reflections. He does not believe that he would have joined the society except on the conditions that he did, that is not to stay in the seminary but to go on the foreign...

Scope and Contents Chabrat writes to Bruté about the proceedings of his superior, Father Jean Tessier, or rather of his counsellor Father Ambrose Maréchal who is a kind of Father Badin in Baltimore. Father Stephen Theodore Badin tries to deprive the Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget of his bread and the other tries to deprive him of his spiritual aides such as Father Jean David and himself. He may be ignorant. They tell him that his services are absolutely necessary for caring for the sick and several ...

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Chadwick submits a story for children entitled "Elsie's Trial". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Enclosed is a story which Hudson may be able to use in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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This letter is in reference to some advertisement for Hudson. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Chaland, sends McMaster a photograph of a man who turned up in Galveston calling himself Rev. Alphonsus de Gartere D.D., but who is an imposter. This man claims to have come from Cincinnati, by order of Rt. Rev. Archbishop Purcell, to find and employ French speaking priests to return to French parishes in his diocese with him. He has trunks of cloth of different shapes and colors and seems fond of the company and table of Episcopal ministers. While posing as a Roman Doctor he borrows...

Scope and Contents Chaland, Chancellor of the Diocese of Galveston, Texas, sends McMaster $5. to be used for the poor, famished Sons of Ireland. P.S. Chaland asks McMaster's prayers for his Diocese and Province in particular. They have had two Bishops in Galveston so far. The Coadjutor resigned first and now Bishop C. M. Dubuis, the titular Bishop will not return to Texas. Dubuis will retain his title and an Administrator Bishop will be appointed. Bishop A. D. Pellicer died at San Antonio, Texas last...

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McMaster is asked to furnish the "Times" with any special news he has from Rome. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Both the rebels and the federals have not disturbed him or the seminary. They have 46 students, which, considering the times, is satisfactory. James Wheeler, from Detroit Diocese, is doing well, and Chambige thanks Lefevere for his $100 check to cover his board and tuition to the end of the present session. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He lists a number of accusations made by Father Charles Koenig against him. His conscience obliges him to divulge certain matters concerning Koenig; he accuses him of many serious violations of priestly conduct. As witnesses of this misbehavior, he mentions Father Julian Maczeski Maciejewski and Father Mary Paul Werhly Wehrle . Note: with this letter there is almost a duplicate of its substance without any signature. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 6pp. 8vo.

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Chambodut commends McMaster on his recent troubles with Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, Illinois and sympathizes with him in his humiliation. He hopes that McMaster's good work will continue and sends $10 in subscription fees for the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria containing an article of interest to her family. She will send the paper to her cousin Madame de Montalembert a sister of the late Monseigneur de Merode. :: X-3-i A. Card S. 2pp. 32mo.

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He answers in the name of the administration of the newspaper L'Univers accepting the conditions which McMaster placed in his letter of Feb. 4 and ask that the subscription begin Mar. 1, 1870. The price is to be sent to M. Gerant of the L'Univers who has an account with M. A. Lacordaire of Battersea. He writes as one of the editors of L'Univers. :: I-1-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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In reply to Hudson's letter of the 7th, shall they send the works at once? If Hudson prefers he may deal through his agent in Paris. :: X-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Henry will find enclosed tickets for Mr. Barry Sullivan's performance of Richard III at the Opera House on the 19th inst. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Chappe cannot leave Notre Dame where he has just finished a visit delegated to him by the Superior General Basil Antoine Moreau, C.S.C. without telling Lefevere that the clouds of disagreement between this establishment and the mother house are entirely dissolved. Chappe is convinced that this news will bring joy to Lefevere and dispel the worry about this important mission. He found the superior at Notre Dame more devoted than ever to the mother house and worthy of all their...

Scope and Contents Charbonnel asks Lefevere's pardon for having postponed a duty he should have performed long ago. He hopes Lefevere will have pity on a novice and inexperienced bishop. He thanks God for having placed him in the midst of models and he longs to become acquainted with Lefevere as he has with Bishop John Timon, C.M. of Buffalo, New York. Carbonnel hopes to meet Lefevere in Detroit when he goes to visit Sandwich, Ontario, Canada and vicinity. He intends to be there at the end of June and during...

Scope and Contents Charelle acknowledges McMaster's letter and thanks him for the good news. He has asked Louis Veillot to visit him Aug.25 and they will miss McMaster, but hope to shake his hand on the way to Rome. He is not opposed to the Carlist movement but is doing all he can to further that cause. It is the cause of religion and legitimacy. But in France they do not know when they will have to defend their own principles of society and consequently, Charelle does not like to see the men who should...

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The Brothers of Charity request a notice of their annual of 1885. They thank Hudson for his encouraging works in behalf of the paper "The Orphan's Friend". :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They thank Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The sisters of Charity ask Hudson where they can get a relic of the Venerable Maria Taigi. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Brothers of Charity send Hudson a copy of their Annual for 1887. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Charroppin was astonished to see his eclipse story in print for he never intended to publish it. Professor Nipher said he would have it published. Charroppin asks Hudson not to say it was published with his knowledge and requests a few copies. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Although he has not met McMaster for a long time, he used to meet him with Mr. John L. Wilsen of the Herald. He takes the liberty to introduce his friend General Vicomte d'Abain, formerly with the Pontifical Zouaves. D'Abain has resided in New York for the past two years, writing many articles for Harper, Scribner, Appleton and Frank Leslie. Chase attests to prodigious industry. D'Abain would like to discuss the situation in Spain with McMaster, since McMaster's aricles on Spain have so...

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He asks that his paper be sent to St. Mary's of the-Woods instead of to Terre Haute. He has been appointed chaplain to the Sisters of Providence here to succeed McMaster's friend Father John Corbe, who died recently. Corbe had been spiritual director for the Sisters for almost 30 years and it will be impossible to replace him. He asks remembrance of Corbe in McMaster's prayers, and promises continued prayers for McMaster's work. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.