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They were glad to hear from Edwards, are glad he is improving. JohnNester is fine, but FrankNester is recovering from a long siege of appendicitis. Her mother had a sick spell, is better and leaving for the north. Father Thornton is visiting John in Baraga. Edwards should come and see them when he can. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 6pp.

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Edwards letter came a few days ago and she is glad Edwards is coming to take the baths. If Edwards lets them know when he is coming they will meet him. She has been a cripple with sciatica and lumbago; but now she is better and able to get around. She knows he will be benefited. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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He finally succeeded in obtaining the mitre of Bishop Frederick Baraga of Marquette from Bishop John Vertin . Mrs. Nester will deliver it in person to Edwards. It is in good order, and a very rich one. It was like pulling teeth to get Bishop Vertin to part with any souvenir. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He received his Notre Dame pennant and it was kind of Edwards to send it. Papa and he had a fine time when they were at Notre Dame, he hopes to go school there someday. They are all well and hope Edwards improves. Uncle John Nester has a nice baby boy he is proud of. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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She hopes Edwards arrived at the college in time for his class. She asks him to send Miss Kuehn's picture. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents He recommended the Freeman to his parishioners, but received nothing but promises. Most of them are poor, some take the Pilot, and many cannt read. There has only recently been a Catholic school there, but it now numbers about 85 students. The teachers are graduates of The Teacher's Seminary at St. Francis Station, Milwaukee, Wis., which deserves all praise for its fine standing. The spirit of its founder, Father Joseph Salzmann, who died Jan. 17, 1874, seems still to animate all at the...

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The Bishop of Alton, in a pastoral letter forbids the reading of the Freeman's Journal. Since Neu has read the Journal for more than 12 years, he finds it hard to give up reading it. The approbation of McMaster's diocesan superior is required on the Journal before his bishop will lift the interdict. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She sends $3.93 from a band of 15 who have contributed to St. Michael's Society. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In answer to the letter of Henry J. Spaunhorst Neuhausel will take great pleasure to be present in Detroit, Wednesday morning, June 5. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A document attesting the authenticity of a relic of St. Alphonsus Liguori . Among the papers of Henry F. Brownson. :: III-3-h A. and Printed D.S. 1p. 4to.

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He was sorry that he could not attend the funeral of Colonel Edwards. She has reason to be comforted considering the lucky chance he had of dying a member of the Church. Neumuller is happy that he was allowed to do her and him a service in such a moment.

Scope and Contents De Neve inquired after the money from Mother Xavier, Ursuline Convent in Havre France, but has received no answer. He is sorry Purcell was disappointed with regard to Mr. Crowley, but had he known, he would have directed Crowley to go to Cincinnati. He told Purcell that Crowley might be ordained subdeacon but not priest before the end of the scholastic year. He has no objection to his being called to America, but he will not recommend him until he is a priest. Crowley is subdeacon now and...

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He has received an answer from Havre. He communicated it immediately to Mr. Crowley and as he wished to state his reasons for not wanting to go to Havre, he will look for an answer to his letter, telling what is to be done. He hopes Purcell has received his letter of Oct. 27. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Farrell, the clerk to the Board of City Hall Commissioners, was temporarily in charge of their office and Nevin and the mayor were in an important conference when Seton called with his distinguished friend and guest. Farrell complied so strictly with his instructions as to make it that Seton was treated with unintentional discourtesy. The mayor would have extended a semi-official welcome to this city to his honored guest. The occurrence was unfortunate but entirely unintentional and the...

Scope and Contents Nevin states that he will take this apportunity to get the spare copy of De Maistre's "De Pope", which McMaster has. Mr. Higbee, a graduate of the Vermont University and where he is going to deliver an oration, will take charge of the copy upon his return from the North. He states that if Mc Master has disposed of the copy in the meantime, it will be all right He has read Dr. Newman on University Education with interest, and believes Newman a powerful writer. He is completely with the...

Scope and Contents Nevin acknowledges receipt of McMaster's note of May 28. McMaster misunderstood his letter to Mr. Cozans that the latter would visit New York. Nevin's duties prevent such a visit. He meant that a friend of his would soon visit New York. Nevin would be pleased to form an acquaintance with McMaster as the latter had proposed. He thanks McMaster for the information regarding Audin's work translated, and also for a copy of the original work of De Maistse which he shall read as soon as he...

Scope and Contents Nevin acknowledges receipt of McMaster's note and the letter from Archbishop John Hughes . He takes no offense at what McMaster wrote. If Catholicism is the true faith, he should like to fulfill McMasters prediction that he, Nevin, will be converted. He expresses his gratitude to Catholics throughout the land for their sympathies and prayers. Although he has not been particularly annoyed by the personal references in the Freeman's Journal, at this time he does not wish to be placed...

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Clipping describing the national convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in New Haven, August 5 and 6, 1885. :: I-1-c Clipping

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"God's Great Harvest" was the subject of a stirring sermon by the Rev. Robert Collyer in the Church of the Messiah yesterday morning; comments on the saintly character of Cardinal John McCloskey :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 12mo.

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Cardinal John McCloskey no weaker. The progress of his disease is somewhat arrested. John Kelly calls. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 32mo.

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Details of the life of Cardinal John McCloskey :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 4 columns 4to.

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The Cardinal John McCloskey is dying. No hope of a prolongation of his life. Administering the last rites. Sympathy from clergy and laity. Prayers in the churches. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 4to.

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The Common Council of the City of New York adopts a resolution in memory of Cardinal John McCloskey. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 32mo.

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Cardinal John McCloskey 's obsequies. The body to be taken today to the Cathedral to lie in state until Thursday. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 32mo.

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Cardinal John McCloskey at the point of death. The last sacraments administered. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 4to.

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Cardinal John McCloskey is lingering at death's door. Names are given of many callers who left their cards yesterday. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 8vo.

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Cardinal John McCloskey is dying. He is still conscious, but his strength is gradually leaving him. Vigils of the nuns. Numerous lay and clerical callers. The doctor's report. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column folio

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The dying Cardinal. Cardinal John McCloskey is very week; the routine of the sick chamber. Baptist clergymen and laymen in convention pray for him. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column folio

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Clipping on Cardinal John McCloskey in which the belief is expressed that he would not die that night. He might rally from his prostration. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 1 column 32mo.

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Cardinal John McCloskey lies at the door of death. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 1 column 32mo.