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Hudson's money order for the verses received. Her object in publishing is to promote devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to increase the small means at her disposal for different good works. She commends herself to Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

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On the advice of Monsignor Capel, she sends Hudson some poetry for the Ave Maria. She asks if she will be paid for her verse and if it is used if she will be able to later publish it as a book. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Cheverus will go to the seminary to see Brute and if he is not there he will leave a little note. He received the day before a letter from Father John Francis Moranville. He has already made some efforts. He hopes to have some money for him from the Grand Almonerie and he will also try to get him admitted to the Asylum of Maria Therese. He will write as soon as he has any positive news. He is undergoing cruel thoughts. He almost found a means of escape but another was more successful....

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Fenwick will send Brute the third volume of the work sent by Father John Grassi. There are 2 third volumes and no second. Cheverus has received one letter addressed to him at Baltimore and he awaits another. If it comes Brute is to hold it as he will be there Monday. He will then tell him the results of his trip. He sends his respects to the Superior Father Ambrose Marechal and all the others. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 8vo.2

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of the 9th which he received yesterday. He asks that Bruté pass on the enclosed letter to Mother Seton. William Seton is very happy to have Bruté as his friend and advisor. A letter of Father Pierre Babade has informed him that Bruté is the principal of the college which he knows will flourish. Bruté knows much of their needs and they hope much from his trip. In his visits with the Holy Father and other ecclesiastics, if the testimony of a poor ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received with gratitude the details of the mission to New Orleans and Bruté's note about it. The letter will be given to Bruté by Mr. Gavin who takes two sons of one of his friends. Cheverus says that if he left them there to learn English they would lose their faith. Bruté will be their guardian angel. He sends the respects of Father Francis Matignon. He unites with him to salute Bruté's faculty. Cheverus intends in two months and a half to make a mission in Newcastle ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of September 30. Today is the feast of St. Denis and they hope and pray for France and the missions. He hopes that Abbé Caron instead of sadness will soon reap a harvest. The arrival of the missionaries Vincentians for Louisiana is important. There is hope there and in Kentucky. As to his own diocese he has bad news. Father James Romagne threatens to leave next summer. Reverend Francis K. Brosius has to return his family to Europe, because of his...

Scope and Contents Cheverus should have written to Bruté 20 times as he attaches great value to his friendship. He has lately received the box of things that Father _____ Vespres [Vespre] sent him. He has begun to read the "Tradition of the Church" which he began to read after Easter. He has been refreshed by the news from Rome of the new prelate chosen from the society of St. Sulpice, Ambrose Maréchal. Baltimore thought of Cheverus only because Maréchal has been nominated for Philadelphia and that was ...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received Bruté, s letter of the 11th. Young Gallet has not added a word and since he has no rights over him he cannot decide anything. He has consulted Father Francis Matignon and Mrs. Perkins who are the correspondents of the family. They think it best to send him to Martinique. Perkins has written to William Lorman of Baltimore to obtain passage. The whole affair is left to Bruté's discretion. At midday the previous Sunday he received a letter from Father Grassi...

Scope and Contents Perkins, the correspondent of Mrs. Gallet tells him that young Gallet does not want to go to Martinique but he is vacationing with one of his comrades and plans to return to college after the vacation. Perkins has received the money for this. Cheverus hopes that the boy will behave and that he will have the friendship of Bruté. Father John Byrne is with him and awaits the same ship that brought him. Cheverus is anxious to hear of the arrival of Bishop Louis William DuBourg. He awaits...

Scope and Contents Apologizing for the delay in answering Brute's letter of January 9 which include a letter to Brute's brother and an offering under seal, Cheverus says he will go for the Ursulines in June. He is also later with a letter to Mother Elizabeth Seton but he did send on the letter to William Seton. The news from Havana is that all is well on the Macedoian. He will write to her and to Mrs. Clarke, whose letter could not have displeased him since he did not get it. He is ashamed to write to...

Scope and Contents Cheverus received Brute's letter of March 23 and sends his answer. He thinks that since Providence brought Brute here he should remain with the assurance that his piety, zeal and science will be very useful to the church in America. That is what he would tell Brute's superior, about whose brother he sends his sympathy. Should they decide otherwise, he hopes that Brute will embark from Boston. William Seton is well but seldom gets a chance to come on land. He has heard from Archbishop...

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At the moment he seals his package for Havre he received Brute's letter from Paris. His heart follows Brute as does that of their saintly friend. He expects the nomination of his successor to write to Archbishop Ambrose Marechal. Brute is to give Marechal his respects, to all at St. Sulpice and to Father Jean Dubois. Assure Mr. Larue that he will not forget his son. P.S. If Captain Robinson is at Havre Brute is to give him his regards. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 1p.1

Scope and Contents Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of January 25. He wishes to share the congratulations to Mr. Harent. He wishes that Mr. Bertrand would follow his example but Bertrand has indicated that he has no vocation to the priesthood, even after Father Francis Matignon copied Bruté's note for him. Bruté's details about Kentucky and Emmitsburgh are edifying. Cheverus has written to Mrs. Elizabeth Seton. He asks that Bruté convey his good wishes to Bishop Flaget and Father David and to Father...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received only today the letter that Bruté wrote November 19 before landing. He received also the package of letters which Bruté took charge of and Bernard has sent word that he will send the small box. He is very grateful to Bruté. His sister, her daughter, and Madame de Vigerie have written of their delight with Bruté. The news from Rome is very consoling. He hopes that Rome will send the name of the new Bishop of Philadelphia in the spring with the respected confrere of...

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He entrusts the brochures to Thomas Bohen a man who has made his Easter duty and sets out with his family for Baltimore. He has promised to deliver the package. the obligations of the day will not permit Cheverus to visit with Bruté but he remains his friend. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to., 2

Scope and Contents Cheverus blushes at the unanswered letter of Brute of St. Ursula's day. He hopes that Mother Elizabeth Seton will be left many years yet for her children his Ursulines pray for that favor. He can never think of the mountain without emotion. The two novices he brought from Canada have made their solemn vows on the feast of St. Ursula. A great number of Protestants were there. He took for his text from A Cor 6,9,10 Quasi morientes et ecce vivimus. "The Community consists of four persons...

Scope and Contents Cheverus has received Brute's 2 letters and he appreciated the purity of Brute's zeal. In May he followed the advice of Archbishop Ambrose Marechal and transmitted his letter to the Grand Almoner. Instead of accepting his refusal the King ordered them to appoint him in his name and of the country which demanded his services. He can do no less than throw himself at the feet of his majesty. He does so against his inclination. Brute may blame him but have pity of him and pray for him....

Scope and Contents He should have written to Bruté and thought he had until he received Bruté's letter of March 12. He received the two boxes committed to Bruté for him, one of the books and one from his niece. He has one letter from France from Madame de la Vigerie who asks to be remembered to Bruté. To a French vessel from Boston and Captain Banquey Cheverus entrusted several letters. He sends to Bruté brochures on silk manufactures and those of their opponents. Last Sunday Horace Holley, a Boston...

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He thanks Hudson for sending the essay on "Mixed Marriages". Absence from home and sickness has prevented him from acknowledging the receipt of the pamphlet sooner. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter of November 10, 1828. The description of the misfortunes of such a respectable community aroused in him much commiseration. But so hard is his present situation that commiseration and pity are the only means he has of acknowledging the call for relief. He is now under may a debt, from which he sees no way of emancipation. Chiaveroti is not yet sufficiently acquainted with the members of his congregation to stir them to make pious contributions. One of his ...

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A clipping from the Chicago Mail: Mrs. Mary Sullivan Duffy died at the residence of her son-in-law, William J. Onahan. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Sullivan, an early justice of Chicago. A brother, Eugene Sullivan, won reknown in the Mexican war. John Wentworth especially interested himself in Eugene's case. :: X-3-f Printed Clipping 1p. 12mo.

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W. H. Buchanan has submitted a letter from Hudson and a photo of Father Damien. Hudson is asked how many photos he wants printed. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Information is requested regarding the photo-gravures of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They comply with Hudson's request for prices. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. Sample enclosed. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They have Hudson's order for 2,000 "Gravures" of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They acknowledge receipt of forty-two dollars. O. C. Foster signs as secretary. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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If the Virgin was 14 years when Christ was born, this is the 1899th anniversary of her birth. She reminds Hudson that next year is the nineteenth jubilee centenary of the Blessed Virgin. Hudson is in a position to divulge this information through his magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The writer sends $5.40 as dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. She lists names of 15 contributors among whom is Rev. Francis McCarthy. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks that McMaster insert the enclosed communication addressed to Governor Hoffman and written by a local lawyer, Green. She asks that McMaster comment on the article himself in the interest of justice and human rights. Gov. Hoffman has run his course. She asks that two or three extra copies be sent her containing the communication of Green. She sympathizes with McMaster at his great bereavement and offers fervent prayers for the deceased. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.