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Hynes accepts the appointment as delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress and will attend if at all possible.

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Hynes accepts an invitation to deliver a short address before the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. He chooses for a subject, "The Relations of the Church to the Social, Civil, and Political Institutions of the United States."

Scope and Contents He thanks (Seton) for his letter. Hyvernat is quite proud to have been the first of his colleaques whose book plate was brought before the public. When will (Seton) come to see them? Hyvernat will be in the neighborhood of New York on October 30 for the inauguration of the convent of Lyonese Dominicans at Sherman Park. P.S. Hyvernat's brother (Father Symphorien Hyvernat) is a Dominican who recently moved to this country with the whole scholasticate of the Province of Lyons. He is a professor...

Scope and Contents Iasigi received Blanc's letter of January 23. Today he received a procuration from the Archbishop of Armenian Catholics of Constantinople authorizing Iasigi to claim all money and goods of the late Father Isaac Aaron. Iasigi asks that Father Stephen Rousselon send him the 500 piastres Aaron left with him on leaving for Mexico; also his trunk. Iasigi encloses a letter from Bishop Benedict Fenwick to whom he showed the documents from Constantinople., A.L.S. French, Enclosure: 1840 Jul 25 `...

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Sight draft to Iasigi and Goddard for $500 to be charged to the account of money received from the late Father Isaac Aaron. Blanc signs and writes "Accepted September 23, 1840" on the face of the draft. Endorsed on back to Hadden and Hall for the use of Captain Francis H. Davis of Ship Adrian., Signed for Hadden and Hall by D. Fandry. :: V-4-k A. Draft S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Father Goure ? gave Icard the letter Rousselon brought from New Orleans. His niece in the letter pointed out that Rousselon counted on going to Marseilles which would have given Icard the satisfaction of learning about his brother's family. Goure told him of the change of itinerary; if he changes again Icard invites Rousselon to stay at his house. They could talk of the future of the three little orphans, in whom as children of his brother, Icard is very much interested. He asks whether...

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Icard received Rousselon's letter of the 19th and regrets that he could not hear from Rousselon's own mouth the information about his nieces. He sends Rousselon an enclosure for Mrs. Viges and an order on Lyons for 500 francs. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Icard sent Rousselon on the 24th an enclosure for Mrs. Viges and an order on Lyons for 500 francs. He was far from expecting that the next day he would be struck a terrible blow by the death of his mother, aged 80. This sad event makes him write to Mrs. Viges a second letter which he encloses. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Icard received Rousselon's letter of June 24, telling about the three people in which Icard is very much interested. Rousselon points out in his letter that Mrs. Viges had written to Icard and had not received a reply. Icard for a long time has received no letter to keep him in touch with these three children which has been a cause of anxiety to him. The last news he received was: 1. A letter from his niece Palmire dated December 1, 1850 in reply to one of his of June 15, of the same year....

Scope and Contents In letters dated August 24 and 30, 1847, Icard sent several letters which Rousselon forwarded to Mrs. Viges, mother-in-law of Icard's late brother. In the second one Icard told of the death of his mother. He never received a reply from Viges. He received a letter dated last June 17 from his niece Palmyre saying that she had learned of her grandmother's death. He is enclosing now a letter to Viges asking for a reply to the letter of August 30, 1847. He asks Rousselon for a few lines as to the...

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She gives the names of some ladies who would feel it a slight were they not to receive invitations. The friends of Mr. Fenelon perhaps should be invited. Edwards might procure the names from young Fenelon. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents "The Dream of Michael Angelo", written by S. G. Sneed, appeared in the Ave Maria. It was originally published in the Texas Review. Sneed, an experienced journalist, and a benefactor of the Sisters of Holy Cross in Austin, called on the Sisters Sunday and charged that the article had been published after being mutilated and was published without credit to him, with Hudson's full knowledge. They write Hudson to explain the situation that he might take action to exonerate Notre Dame and...

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Her sister, Mrs. Adams of Rockford, Illinois sent "Abbie's Grandmother" to Hudson. If it has been rejected, would Hudson send it to Sister by Mr. Williams? :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Ignatia cannot write a notice of the enclosed. As a Christmas play it is a failure. Father General would never allow it to be seen in any representation. There is no personality, nor refinement. Unpleasant historical facts are emphasized with no antidote. Sister Ignatius would not take the trouble to notice the work. The private experience of Mother McAuley could be told by the Sister that wrote it. The writer could also brand the name of a woman who left the Order of Mercy....

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Sister Ignatia thanks Hudson for "A Miracle at Lourdes." It is imbued with an uncommon spirit of faith. She elaborates her appreciation of the book. It so plainly demonstrates that those we love have power with God to obtain the grant of our requests, after they have passed from this life. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Ignatia thanks Hudson for his delicate consideration and kindness. If what she wrote is worthy of publication, it is to be used. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Sr. Ignatia acknowledges Hudson's favor. It met with a very warm reception. Sister M. Bernard appreciated Hudson's Christmas card. Ignatia always offers her prayers for Father Hudson. Sister had a busy day yesterday. She is praying to Our Lady for the gifts of patience and humility. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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She is in doubt respecting Sophie Papine. She is not able to give the name of her present position. She will not explain. She asks him to send her his explanation, and the girl's real address. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Edwards' kind letter of sympathy received. Mother Charles Weid had such a high esteem for Edwards that she will not forget him in Heaven. She will send a photograph of Mother Charles. Her life was remarkable inasmuch as even as a Protestant she had sought the holy Will of God. Note: She encloses a sketch of the life of Mother Charles, Mary Otis Weid. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, about 70 years ago. She was a convert to the Faith, entered the Ursuline Convent in Columbia in 1859,...

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The long expected box of books arrived. Brownson's Works are a treasure in themselves, and MissEliza Allen Starr's pilgrims and shrines are just what they wanted. They thanks Edwards. They will not hold any election at present but the Assistant will fill out the term of Mother charles Weid. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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It is with great regret that they inform him of the death of Mother Charles Weid which occured yesterday. She had been ill for two weeks. They beg prayers for her. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister praises the three poems that appeared in number 25 of the Ave Maria. She requests Hudson publish death notices of Mrs. Cain of Philadelphia, an aunt of Sister M. Liliosa, also, the mother of Sister Mary Raphael, a young religious of the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, and of Mrs. Lizzie L. McCandless nee Ritchie, wife of Dr. William L. McCandless of Pinkneyville, Illinois. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister's criticism of the book "Good Reading for Young Girl" is that the suggested readings are too profound. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister asks for a few of the little photographs of Our Lady of Good Counsel. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the medal. The first piece she will use in elocution is Eleanor Donnelly 's "Our Lady of Good Counsel". She would like to obtain for the mother of the late Sister Cecilia copies of "In Memoriam" without charge. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The book "In Memoriam" arrived this morning and the sisters thank Hudson for it. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister sometime ago sent a translation to the Scholastic. Father John O'Connell stated that it was more suitable for the Ave Maria so she sends it to Hudson. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At the request of Mother Elizabeth, Sister encloses an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Mary Walburga is confined to bed and would like some reading matter. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for sending her a book during her illness. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.