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Sister Francis Regis Barret, S.C. is much better this evening. The doctor said he thought they would all have a similar attack. Irene hopes Regis will recover before another is taken. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents After Blanc left this morning, Sister sent for Adele De Buys but she was not home. Their dear good Margaret Haughery? is going to leave them in case there is a union of Fairs. She says "she thought Bishop Blanc had more feeling for her." Slaving from 3 in the morning till 7 or 8 at night, she thought she was doing a great deal. She says Blanc may look out for other support; she has worked long enough without thanks for this asylum but to think of working for another establishment, she will...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter came just at the time of Confession and Emily could not attend to a reply. Poor Margaret Haughery ? is really down. She thinks Fathers Stephen Rousselon and Angelo Mascaroni are the only two clergymen who seem to have any feeling for her. She heard that Mr. Raesch told one of the writers of the Picayune that she told Raesch that "we never paid for either bread or meat; that we were well off, with money in the bank." Sister is told that Mr. Daquin is hurt because she did not...

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Sister has understood that the managers of the Boys' Asylum intend dividing whatever there may be made tonight at the Oratorio between their own and the free school for boys. Blanc is not to let any of the proceeds be offered to the Female Orphan Asylum . It was proposed for the boys exclusively. Mr. Layton mentioned their intention to several of their friends who are opposed to a division. Sister Mary Margaret, S.C. is strongly opposed to it. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Sister offers her congratulations on Blanc's feast day. A gentleman called this morning and said that the American Theater is no longer used for that purpose but at present for a circus. The gentleman whose note she will send no enclosure told others that some years ago he gave a circus benefit for their orphans. Some of the friends of the institution think it would be very impolite to refuse. It rests with Blanc to decide; she will act on his decision and not on her Sisters'. :: VI-1-a...

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Sister sends New Year's greetings from the Sisters of Charity?. The accompanying piece was worked by one of Blanc's orphans and presented by their good and faithful Margaret Haughery?. V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}

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250 subscribers at $5 annually would sustain the Irish Emigrant Society of New York. About 100 have subscribed. The solicit Blanc to become a subscriber. The names of Thomas W. Clerke, President and the other officers and executive committee of the Society are listed. Printed From L. 1p. The above letter is folded in:

Scope and Contents Having witnessed the sufferings to which friendless emigrants are exposed the undersigned have become incorporated. One of the principal difficulties is the choice of a proper location. They have been requested to address persons in different sections of the country to solicit answers to the following queries: on climate, soil, cheapest routes, demand for labor. The Corporation of the city presented the Society with $500, Bishop John Hughes a somewhat larger sum. The names of the President,...

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Irlide received Perché's letter of January 12 in which Perché says that he is a friend of their Institute Christian Brothers . Much as Irlide would like to be agreeable and take into consideration the generous offer of the pastor of St. Peter's, Irlide cannot accede to his wishes because of the scarcity of subjects. Irlide signs as Superior General. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Irvin was called in by Charles McCloskey to negotiate the sale of the S « of lot No. 101 in Coshocton to Father Francis Andres. He was shown a note by Andres from Purcell in reference to the title, which forbade Andres from entering into a contract, and so Irvin makes a statement of the property that Purcell might give Andres further instructions. On August 20, 1851, William R. Johnson entered into a written contract to convey title to this property to McCloskey for $250. McCloskey took...

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About 15 minutes ago, Brother Joseph was missing from the hospital. Irvine apprehends that he went to Blanc's residence. His improvement is so manifest, he is almost restored to his senses. He was desirous to leave yesterday but Dr. Rhodes thought it better for him to remain a few days longer. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Irwin sends Hudson some chapters of her work for publication in the Ave Maria. She asks him to mark what is objectionable in her article. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Her delicate health and circumstances will excuse the offering of her services to the Ave Maria for a small remuneration. She lists possible writings she could do for Hudson and asks for his prayers. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Irwin thanks Hudson for returning her manuscript and his criticism of it. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. Irvin has contributed to the Western Watchman and refers Hudson to Father Phelan. She has furnished Catholic news to the Missouri Republican. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She asks Purcell's help in a matter that is a great care to her. Bishop John McGill of Richmond was in Norfolk the day before to see her and she discovered from him that there was to be no further division of the residuum of Mr. James H. Behan's estate. She knows that she has no legal claim, but thought that the hospital would obtain something further from the estate. They have just completed an addition to the hospital, and there remains to be paid $8, 349. She believes Bishop McGill is...

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A service will be held on the 19th in memory of the late Edward Douglas White, ex-Governor of Louisiana. The Committee: Trasimon Landry, Narcisse Landry, Ed. Duffel, Sr., J.A. Landry, W. Nicholls, Dr. Sabin Martin, Louis Bourdier, Ed. Gaudin, W.H. Gilbert, Israel. P.S. The Music leaves New Orleans on Tuesday the 18th at 4 in the afternoon; the Streck leaves Donaldsonville Wednesday after the ceremony. They hope Blanc will attend. :: V-5-g Printed Notice French 1p. 4to. 11

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Issa received Seton's of April 25 and is grateful. When he had finished at Brooklyn and thought of going to take leave of St. Joseph's he was informed that the Archbishop of Philadelphia was to be gone for three weeks. So he hurried there and got his approval. Tuesday will be the soonest he can come to pay his respects. As for the Mass intentions, he can say them himself or, if Seton wants them sooner, he can telegraph the Patriarch thus turning it back into the funds of the mission.

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Issa received Seton's letter enclosing a check for $107.15, the amount of the collection last Sunday. This is a most generous offering for a mission as far away as Issa's and he prays that heaven will reward such pious people. Issa and his poor mission in Chaldea will never forget Seton's kindness. P.S. He will be honored to be at Seton's next Thursday at 6:30.

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Duplicate report by John Doyle made to the Marine Court on May 13, 1828 stating his birthplace, age 25 years, place whence emigrated and occupation as laborer. A true abstract from the record. D.S. :: I-1-d D.S. 3pp. folio

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Ivers begs Blanc to send him information on Thady Conolly from either Ballyshannon or Bundoran reported to have died at New Orleans. His reason is a property being involved in a law suit in which Conolly is one of the defendants. :: V-4-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ivers introduces the bearer, Dr. Nestor of Alexandria. He avails himself of Nestor's departure for New Orleans to ask Blanc about getting an Irish boy, 12 to 15 years old whom he could instruct to answer Mass. Ivers boards with Nestor and Nestor can tell Blanc about Ivers and his future prospects. P.S. They say Blanc promised 20 barrels of lime for the church; the sooner they have it the better. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In consequence of a conversation Ivers had with Judge Boyce about the letter Ivers wrote him about this mission, Ivers requests Blanc to send him a letter of permission to quit Alexandria. Perhaps six months is too short to expect a testimonial. He would like another mission under Blanc from whom he has received more kindness than from any other bishop since he left Bishop Crotty. This mission will not support a priest. P.S. If Blanc prefers to give Ivers a mission he will go directly....

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Bearer Mr. O'Sullivan will call for some altar breads. There was a full congregation last Sunday but Ivers fears more from curiosity than religion. He will visit the other parish and districts in a few days. He is at the presbytery and will continue until some arrangement is made for his support. He apprehends great obstacle P.S. O'Sullivan is the best friend he has met here yet. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Having made up his mind a second time to go to Rome, and having lost his trunk and letters, Ivers came down from Alton where he had been lecturing alternately with Father Carroll during Lent, for the purpose of applying to Blanc for a second letter similar to the first which specified that he spent 3 years in Blanc's diocese which he quitted to join a religious order, with Blanc's permission. Ivers went to South Bend and quitted it because he could not reconcile Father Edward F. Sorin,...

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Ivers asks pardon for the rashness exhibited in Blanc's presence. Though he thought it cruel to tax him with such dishonorable speculation as that of circumventing a clergyman of Father James Ignatius Mullon Mullen, still he ought to bear and forbear. It is true he said to Mullen, "we are all pastors of the Church but you are the head pastor of St. Patrick's". Then he said other words for which he asked Mullen's pardon. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ivers hoped that Father J.? Conway would have been overcome by Ivers' interference to show him the folly of a bold charity in regard to a woman servant who married but would not live with her husband. Ivers remonstrated with Conway and refused to eat at the same table with the hope of making Conway sensible of the bad interpretation that might be made. P.S. While Ivers wished this to be confidential he wished to be present at the investigation. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Ivers got the regulations of Lent printed by the Bulletin; the editors of the Delta refused to do so without the usual fees of $10. He gave 100 papers to Joseph to give to the poor for nothing but to charge the rich a picayune or dime to pay the bill $6.60. He received $4 or $5 from Judge Byrne for Ivers. Now Father James Ignatius Mullon ? Mullen said in church that this was a speculation! Father John O'Reilly made an attack on Ivers from the pulpit; Ivers paid him off two weeks later....

Scope and Contents Ivers is now perfectly recovered and will continue so if he could only leave the city immediately. Father James Ignatius Mullon Mullen was right when he said staying here would destroy his peace of mind. The Superior had no right to send Ivers down here. He cannot do on a mission but he was informed at the monastery or noviciate that no one can do better in a religious house. The Superior asked him when quitting whether he had anything against the Institution. Ivers said no, but that it was...

Scope and Contents Inclosed are communications from Mr. Dennais; he is certainly talented and his lady is an authoress. They are both converts - at least she is. They are Americans and can do great good by reason of their influence and talents. Ivers thinks the document ought to be noticed and also that Father James Ignatius Mullon ought be consulted about Blanc's document without allusion to Ivers' or the application made to Ivers to lecture. Father Adrien Rouquette is very capable in French and so is the...