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Scope and Contents Murray has been suddenly called to Gironello. A Republican force of 10,000 is moving to the relief of Berga and the Catholic forces are rallying for a decisive battle. They have only eight round of ammunition per man but depend more on the help of God than the bayonet. Alarms have been given and all Church bells are ringing throughout the mountains to rally the Catalunians. It is such a decisive battle that if they win, they will gain the whole province of Catalunia. The city is...

Scope and Contents His last letter was sent from Luna on Oct. 20 following which they took up positions on the mountains surrounding the fortress of Cardona for it had not paid the revenue. One of their men was killed by the Cipayos although they killed two of the attackers and the Republicans had several shot before they took cover. The blockade was raised on the 24th and orders were received to join Gen. Tristants in the province of Lerida. The sentence of death was executed on one of their troop...

Scope and Contents First Ten Pages Missing Murray was rudely awakened from his sleep by a Catalunian who claimed to be a guide and who told him they would start at five o'clock. When asked for the countersign, he immediately produced a document which Murray honored. He and the guide set out to cross the French Pyrences with all of Murray's military baggage cleverly disguised by the guide. On Aug. 23, 1873 they reached the Spanish frontier and stepped unarmed into Republican Spain. Soon they reached a...

Scope and Contents Murray has been offered a special courier to carry his letters to the frontier but has not written enough to merit any man's attempt at the trip. The entire Carlist army is animated by the Holy Faith. They are fighting under the banner of the Sacred Heart, and St. Margaret. Mary, whose shrine is at Paray-le-Monial in France has promised victory to such an army. Selby has considered him imprudent for going into Spain without a letter of some sort but he trusted the Spanish gentleman and...

Scope and Contents The column has left Baga but may return soon. Murray has stopped at the Parocho's who is heart and hand in the matter, as are all clergymen. His own position is not reassuring since the commandant informed him he would not see Don Alfonso for 25 days, and as yet has made no mention to him of Murray's presence. It is difficult to settle any such matter because of the great many accents found in the Catalunian dialect. The town is situated high on a mountain and the small population...

Scope and Contents Murray left Vallecebre in the company of Captain Jarvis and a doctor whom all say is a quack. The Parocho has advised him of this man's character and calls him a most dangerous man to travel with. While waiting for the arrival of Jarvis, Murray found a good history of Spain written by the professors at the Seminary of Vich. Among the writings were several passages from St. Thomas. In Serchs, Murray met the little lieutenant of Baga, and also a curious individual, an engineer in the...

Scope and Contents Murray begins an account of the life of Don Alfonso and Donna Maria. He has been with them since their first evening in Llusania and finds them both very heroic and inspiring to the whole company. Don Alfonso's devotion to the Church and the Holy Father is genuine and he seems to show very few human weaknesses. Murray sent 3 letters to the Universe but does not know if they were published. The letters treated the views of His Highness Don Alfonso and of the admirable patience and...

Scope and Contents Murray encloses a letter for the Carlist Committee, Charette's letter, the telegrams, and an emblem of the Papal Zouaves given to him by Don Alfonso himself. In regards to an Irish contingent, Murray has written to O'Clery that the Prince will accept from 200 to 300 of them. The prince is uneasy that the Irish will drink too much but no warm blooded man could drink with impunity the rashers of wine which the Spaniards themselves drink. In the beginning of August the prince sent Byrne or...

Scope and Contents The column arrived at St. Felice the previous day and will leave on the following day. The prince, Don Alfonso, has offered him a horse which he has declined. Moore is ready to join the Zouaves with his men. Moore is a brave and daring fellow, descended from an Irish father and a Catalonian mother. The heavy Republican losses at Berga have been fully confirmed even though the enemy burned the dead bodies. The royal troops at present number about 250 men and are not plagued with sickness...

Scope and Contents The troops, which left St. Felice de Pallarols, visited the Shrine de Virgen Sanctissima de Salute. They are dispersed and spread for fast travelling so that the enemy cannot follow them. The entire Catalinian force is not over 3500 while the Republicans number at least 20,000 including garrisons and fortified towns. The fortified towns are: Berga, Vich, Gerona, Fignoras, Barcelona, and Montjurich. They can do nothing until they receive arms, artillery, and ammunition. The prince knew...

Scope and Contents The column has marched from Prats to St. Alpens and then to Sta. Marcia de Torello. Borrada. From there they went to Poalo de Lillet but returned again. Don Alfonso, Donna Maria de las Nieves, General Planis, General Moja, Brigadier General Triexa, and Don Juan left the troops between Sta Maria and Poalo. They are going to Navarre through France and Don Alfonso is to see the king about those who have disobeyed orders, while in command here. He is to be gone 15 or 20 days and Murray has...

Scope and Contents The columns has marched from Prats to Artes which is three hours distant from Mauresa, after passing through Campredon, Casseras, and Gironella under the command of Colonel Don Francisco Tristany. General Rafael Tristany commands during the absence of the prince and has moved with the main body and artillery to Luria. The previous day, they passed the site of the battle of Sept 23 and 24 which they would have won if they had ammunition. Lavalds will probably be disgraced for...

Scope and Contents The forces, detained by torrential rains on the 14 and 15 Oct all heard Mass at Moya. They marched from Estang to Orista on the 16th, and from there to Prats, Laria, and Valserny. There are but 5 Zouave officers there and they have their colours but no uniforms or ammunition. Murray met some foreigners at headquarters in Spain who had a low opinion of the Zouaves but from his own personal examination, their remarks are calumnies. At Iqualada the Zouaves only numbered 120 men but Wills...

Scope and Contents He received McMaster's letter and enclosure of $50.00 last night upon his return from Montreal where he has been working on the "Allen Union". He is sorry McMaster has been ill. He sent McMaster a manuscript on Mar. 18. Mr. Charles Tracey will try to raise a similar association in the United States. He thanks McMaster for his invitation and will try to visit him a few days after Easter. He would like to have a Seat in Seton Hall College. It is in accordance with his old tastes, modified...

Scope and Contents He has regretted leaving his friends in New York as is always the case when he leaves a place. He remembers his comrades who died in France. His voyage on the Hudson was enjoyed very much. He was warmly welcomed by his host and hostess whom he had met in Rome but had not really known. Mr. Tracy is a real Irish gentleman, and his wife proved agreeable and winning. He spent two agreeable days in Albany, and intended writing then to McMaster, but just could not get down to writing except...

Scope and Contents He sends an account of the ex-vote of Terrebonne and asks that copies be sent to Father M Gratton, Mason College, Quebec; to R Masson; to Henri Masson; to Chevalier de Malijay, Montreal; and to Father Piche, Terresbonne. He is to be operated on this morning and will be laid up for a month. He asks that McMaster write to him at the Hotel Dieu, Montreal. His brothers, Edward and Charles send him the text. Alfonse is getting on well at the Novitiate. He asks that McMaster's children pray...

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He plans to give a few lectures in New York and other cities on the events in Rome in September and asks McMaster if such a project would take in New York. His object is to keep up the attention of Catholics upon the Roman question and to use the proceeds from the lectures to build a church on Wolfe Island for Irish Catholics. He asks that McMaster keep this letter a secret. He asks for a reply as early as possible. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sent yesterday an article on "Catholic Union" for which he took the Pope's reply to the English disputation as the basis. Is it not curious that Ireland does not figure in it? Father Edward Murray received McMaster's paper. Murray saw an account of the Disputation reproduced from the London Tablet. The Pope's silence with regard to "Government" is ominous. He is looking to the United Catholic peoples. He hopes his paper is not too late since it may prove helpful to the formation of a...

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Edwards will do him a favor by sending him James Whitcomb Riley's address. A lecture is to be given under the auspices of the Catholic Order of Foresters and as a member of the Committee he was instructed to correspond with Riley. He still has a lively interest in Notre Dame :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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The volumes of the "Catholic Telegraph" have been received. Some are incomplete. Father Kirsch asks where he can find the pictures of Cardinal Tacherau of Canada, Archbishop Lynch of Canada and Archbishop Scannell. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Murray sends 50 cents dues for a mission band to aid the poor Indian Mission and sends the names of the 14 contributors besides himself. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Murray has lately made an arrangement with the Royal Bank of Ireland to draw upon that institution. Some persons have hitherto defrauded poor people by selling them drafts which have never been paid. Murray would like to use Bayley's name and that of Bishop Hughes as a reference. They came down from Troy last evening and Mrs. Green is waiting for the opening of Bayley's school to send her boy. If Bayley is in town next week he should call and dine with them. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p....

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Murray complains that he is not receiving his Freeman's Journal regularly and feels that the fault lies with the Post Office here at Lawrence. He cites several times when he has been forced to ask several times for the clerk to make a thorough search for the paper before he has received it. He asks that McMaster do something about it, as he has not received his last three papers. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses a manuscript for the Ave Maria along with a short article concerning the fact that Pope Pius IX has sent his special Apostolic Benediction to Murray besides showing his approval of Murray's book, "History of the Catholic Church in the United States", by including it in his private library. Murray does not believe he deserves this recognition but he is very grateful for it. He thanks Hudson for the copy of "Behold thy Master" and he asks for another copy of the Ave Maria of...

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He notifies Hudson that he has sent him a copy of his "History" for review in the Ave Maria. He regrets that this had not been done sooner. He wants a copy of the Ave Maria containing the review sent to him. In the fourth edition he has revised the pages on Father Edward Sorin and the University of Notre Dame. He has more respect for Sorin and the University of Notre Dame than for any other man or institution in the country. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The delay of Hudson's copy of the "Catholic Heroes and Heroines" was due to an oversight of the publishers. It was mailed today with best regards. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32mo

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Murray requests the present circulation of the Ave Maria as he is making some changes in the plates of his History and wants the Ave Maria to appear as correct as possible. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Postcard

Scope and Contents Murray has no time to read the daily papers but his brother sent him a marked copy of the Ohio Journal which gave Murray real grief when he read of the almost total destruction of Notre Dame. He hopes the account is greatly exaggerated as such occurences often are. Few things could give him greater pain than to hear Notre Dame is troubled as he is very warmly attached to Notre Dame. He sends his sympathy to all and to Father Edward F. Sorin, the man of toil and lofty deeds. :: X-2-e...

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He wishes Hudson much happiness in the New Year. In return for Hudson's favor of listing him as a contributor to the Ave Maria he will do his best to fulfill the obligation this mentioning entails. The graciousness of Pope Pius IX in awarding him a medal and Latin letter found him greatly surprised and grateful. This award was given in recognition of a book Murray had written. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed is a contribution for the Ave Maria. Murray retains the right to republish it. He would also like to see it in the Scholastic. Father John A. Zahm's article on science and religion in the Ave Maria pleased Murray. He is sorry to hear that Professor Joseph Lyons met with an accident. Murray asks that his regards be given to Professor Timothy Howard. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.