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Hughes has been appointed a member of the Columbian Catholic Congress to represent the vicariate of N(orth) C(arolina). He asks for a programme and information.

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Hughes asks if Onahan has any printed programmes of the (Columbian Catholic) Congress, and whether there are reduced fares on railroads and at hotels.

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Hughes requests McMaster to send him information concerning the procuring of a reliable history of the Catholic religion published in English from Christ's time to the present day. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brownson has perhaps heard that Father Hughes is going to New York to take part in the editorship of a review. Would he find it convenient to call on him today between four and 10 minutes before five. He would like to learn some items regarding, Or-estes A. Brownson's management of his Review. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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The appreciation of Doctor J. W. Gonley is very flattering and most encouraging. The next lectures will be for the first half directly on Darwinism and for the second half on the preliminaries to Evolution taken in the full, wide sense; the last will be on Evolution. He returns the enclosed with his thanks. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Twenty-first lecture delivered by Father Hughes in St. Francis Xavier's Church New York, New York. The topic was "Reading and Printing". The sermon is given. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 5 columns folio

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He has received McMahon's of May 17 postmarked June 8 from Youngstown. He is pleased to show cordial sympathy. From the names entrusted with the direction he is confident that nothing will be wanting. As to his own cooperation he can assure it but asks that McMahon consult Father (Patrick) Halpin, S.J., a vice president. Except the first two weeks in August, Halpin can decide for him. :: I-1-j - Typed. L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

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He has just received McMahon's of the 9th. He presumes that McMahon has his other letter. Excepting the two weeks in August and the first week of July he can make arrangements for any other date. At a convenient time he hopes to receive more particular information, as McMahon will perhaps want more questions on the line to be treated on the thesis. :: I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He thanks Edwards for the kind information he sent him. He regrets having caused him so much trouble when he was suffering from ill health. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed is letter received from Father John Prendergast, S.J., at present in Montreal. He urged some time ago the probable expediency of using the cooperation of Comte de Mun and his friend, Father du Lac, S.J., Father Hughes told Father Prendergast that he would transmit to Onahan this memorandum. Enclosure:

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When Hughes was at Woodstock Francis Cassilly, S.J., showed him four sketches of his on models of Christian life in America. In accordance with Hughes' suggestion, Cassilly will send them to Hudson. :: X-3-m T.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hughes asks Burke to secure the copy from Onahan and hand it to Mr. Aiken, the foreman of the composing room, on the second floor at Knopp Johnston and Co. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Hughes has made the corrections indicated by Onahan, in both large and small volumes, with the exception of changing Mr. John P. Boughan's name in the list of delegates since the type is small, and it would be difficult to cut the plate without injury to the book. As soon as Onahan wishes the introduction, he should send it to Detroit, since Hughes is going there this evening. Hughes has decided to sell the book for $2.50, which will be out next Monday. Merry Christmas: Attached ...

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Hughes requests permission to copy the article, "A Word for France", from the Ave Maria for the Michigan Catholic. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hughes asks for a full report of the proceedings of the meeting held at the Catholic Club Rooms to arrange for the American Catholic Congress at Baltimore next November. If Brownson has not given Daniel A. Rudd the correspondence Hughes asked for Thursday morning, please allow the bearer to copy as much of it as Brownson thinks will be of interest to the Catholic public. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A thousand thanks for the beautiful portrait of Mrs. Hughes. The artist is to be complimented on his skill. He will never look upon the picture without thinking of Edwards' great kindness. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He regrets that he overlooked returning the photographs of Bishops John Joseph Hogan of kansas City and Francis Mora of Monterey and Los Angeles which Edwards loaned him. He thought he returned the entire number. He would like very much to hear William J. Onahan's address next Thursday at Notre Dame, but fears it is impossible. He hopes to be present at the commencement.

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He sends a complimentary copy of the "Souvenir Volume". He returns the photos of Bishops Bourgade, McGovern and Montes de Oca. He cannot find the one of Bishop Hogan and asks Edwards to look again.

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Hughes regrets his inability to see Onahan on Thursday morning before leaving St. Louis for home. Onahan is asked to send by Tuesday whatever news he may have for publication regarding the coming Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Hughson submits a poem. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The obstacles opposed to Hugon's departure for America have been judged insurmountable for the present. He is given to hope that later he can put his project into execution. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a check on Pike Brothers and Company for $825 to be credited to the account of the Catholic Church indebtedness. Huguet desires to know the exact debt, principal and interest to date. P.S. Every effort will be made to pay the deficiency of $175 to comply with the obligation of paying $1,000 annually. :: VI-3-a Copy 1p. 4to.

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Hulan writes in name of committee appointed by the Young Men's Father Matthew T.A.B. Society, Noll of Troy to secure lecture by McMaster before the society on any subject, between the date and March 16th. He expresses a wish for the evenings of the 16th or 17th of March if possible. He asks McMaster to state his price and name the evening in his return answer so the matter can be laid before the society at the next meeting. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Miss Hulbert, a resident of Detroit until 4 or 5 years ago, but a stranger to Bishop Lefevere, writes to him as her spiritual guide and asks to be allowed to become a Sister of St. Clair Seminary Detroit . She is now a member of the Episcopal church, joining in 1838, but upon reading a book she was induced to believe Roman Catholics not as bad as represented and after further reading she is now a Catholic in heart. She has not openly declared it for fear of opposition from friends and...

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His portrait is finished; Prof. Farbre has made a great work of a poor subject. The painting will be exhibited at the Art Club Annual Exhibition. He asks Edwards whether he should get a frame for it there. After exhibition he will forward the picture. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He received Edwards' photo and will send one in return. He has been too busy to write. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hull has arrived thus far after having inspected Paris from the Tuilleries to the Mobille, hob-nobbed with the swells at Nice, steered clear of Monte Carlo, shaken hands with Colombo at Geneva, toiled up the leaning tower at Pisa, interviewed the Pope, saw the beautiful bay of Naples and viewed the burning crater of Vesuvius, descended into the depths of Herculaneum and Pompeli, traversed the galleries of the Pitti Palace in Florence, eaten in the Arcade at Milan, visited the "Isola Bella"...

Scope and Contents Though not a member of Blanc's church, Humbert is an afflicted and heartbroken parent. There is now in New Orleans a ruffian priest by the name of John D. Urquhart who seduced Humbert's daughter, Mrs. Brown, from her husband and two children. He took her to Rio de Janeiro where a subscription was raised by which she was sent back and is now with Humbert, Urquart also having been sent to England. In order to prevent a dreadful tragedy Humbert warns Blanc that his daughter's husband has sworn...

Scope and Contents By a letter dated October 21, he informed Perché that he had left Father Celestine Marie Frain 's presbytery. Since then he has been staying with his brother, not far from the church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart which he had served for nine months to the satisfaction of both his superiors and the congregation. The situation is incomprehensible for both priests and faithful. Therefore, he had concluded that he must take a trip until his affairs are settled. His only regret is that at the...

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Mrs. Humphreys hopes she will be excused for taking the liberty in addressing this letter to McMaster. She saw an account of his daughter 'taking the veil'. She is interested in finding whether his wife is living or not as they were old friends. P.S. McMaster's wife knew her as Mary Cameron. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12vo.