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Onahan sends herewith the draft of the call for the congress. Does it meet with Brownson's approval? He wishes to be sent the full list of names to be attached. :: III-3-c A.L.S 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan thinks he should apprise Brownson that in a letter he received today from James Cardinal Gibbons he says. "It is important, may indispensable, that a paper be prepared and read on the Holy See." Onahan did not intend to allude again to the project of the papers but he thinks Brownson ought to know this. :: III-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Archbishop John Ireland informs Onahan that he wishes the meeting of the 16th to be held in Chicago and Onahan believes he has written to Brownson on the subject. Onahan would like exceedingly to have the meeting held here in the Grand Pacific Hotel. He is not certain he could go on to Detroit, However, in case the change is not made and he finds he cannot go on he will send a full report. He asks why the Railroad Association of Michigan declines to make a reduced rate for the Congress? ::...

Scope and Contents Regarding rates from Michigan, arrangements have been made for the "fare and one third rate, certificate plan" with all the traffic associations of the country, except the New England association. Michigan is included in the territory of the Central Traffic Association which has already granted the rate for all its states, except Michigan. The Michigan Association by resolution recently decided that after October 1, 1889 they would not recognize any rate for a religious or delegate...

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As Onahan has numerous calls for the subjects and authors of the papers to be read before the Congress, will Brownson send him an authentic list of the same at his earliest convenience, giving the exact title of the papers and each author's full name. :: III-3-c 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Onahan presumed in his last letter, that Brownson was in full accord with Archbishop Ireland, who having previously conferred with Cardinal Gibbons, was prepared to speak as to the Cardinal's views. There was a change in view on the questions of "The Independence of the Holy See," and of "Temperance," as it is now considered that there should be an expression in the form of written papers. Onahan had inferred to Brownson that these changes had been made, and was strongly in favor of...

Scope and Contents The question of printing a card or program of the papers to be read at the Congress has doubtless occurred to Brownson—a program for distribution among the delegates. It would be too late to print this after they get to Baltimore. Onahan understands they are to meet there Saturday morning, November 9. He hopes to get there a day or two beforehand, although he is sadly hampered by public business. There will be a very large attendance. Chicago sends ICO, St. Louis 75, St. Paul 30 to 50. The...

Scope and Contents Windhorst is invited to attend the American Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore Nov.11-12, as a guest of the American laity. The Congress has the sanction of Cardinal Gibbons and the leading members of the American Catholic Hierarchy. The meeting of the Congress is called in connection with the 100th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Carroll—the first Catholic Bishop in the United States. Windhorst would be welcomed as one who has served with great distinction in the...

Scope and Contents The advertisement of the Seminary which Onahan had enclosed in his last letter to McMaster slipped out and still remains on his desk. He is attaching it to this letter. He likewise encloses a copy of the Resolutions really passed at a meeting in Springfield Illinois and also General Singleton's letter in relation to the course of the Times correspondent. Troops are swarming into the city daily. It is estimated that there are 10,000 now in Chicago to guard the Confederate prisoners. He...

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Father Arnold Damen S. J. has been requested by him to offer a Month Mind Solemn High Mass for the repose of Mrs. McMaster's soul. Announcement of the Mass was made at Mass today. The Jesuit Fathers were deeply affected by her death and offer their prayers for her soul. He hopes to see McMaster within the next month on his long deferred trip eastward. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He informs McMaster that he has opened a real estate and loan office, combining a collecting and tax-adjusting agency. The recent fire will necessitate readjusting taxes levied for the year 1871. Rebates will probably be issued for property lost on destroyed. He feels that his work in the office of City Collector provide Onahan with the necessary qualifications for service in this agency. :: I-1-o Printed notice 1p. 8vo.

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Onahan tells McMaster that Mr. Bateson, a friend of the former's, will probably call on him at Peoria Illinois. ` A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. ` Enclosure of Onahan's letter to McMaster follows:

Scope and Contents He sent McMaster a copy of the Protest against the indemnity bill which attempts to confiscate the right to redress on the part of the victim, but has not yet seen it published in any New York paper. It should be published there, for that city will probably see the law tried and the people should be educated to the idea that it is null and void. He attempted to make the Protest concise and dignified, but it met with disfavor from the Republicans. He thanks McMaster for the article on...

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He encloses a ticket for the Congress at Baltimore where he hopes to meet Edwards. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has the books, 100 volumes, ready for Edwards. He will keep them until he hears Edwards' wishes in regard to sending them. :: AI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has a parcel of books ready for Edwards. He wishes he would send some one to call for them. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A year ago he loaned Brother Francis DeSales a copy of the "Annals of the Four Masters". He asks Edwards to look it up and send it to him. He little thought that Brother Francis would so soon close his useful life.

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He has the books, 100 volumes, ready to Edwards. He will keep them until he hears Edwards wishes in regard to sending them.

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Four years ago he sent to Notre Dame the only odd number of Brownson then in his possession. He has not acquired any since. He wishes Edwards would mention to Professor Joseph A. Lyons that he has not received a copy of his "Annual." :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends by express a box of books for the library of Notre Dame. Notre Dame will ere long possess a library worthy of the institution and of its intelligent management. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has four parcels of books to send to the library. He asks how to forward them. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends for the library by Brother Francis six volumes of a quaint and valuable Roman History. He calls attention to the plates which merit particular study. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He leaves for Baltimore and must defer attention to Edwards' request. He suggests that Edwards give him a list of the autographs he needs. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If Edwards will let him know the names of the bishops whose letters he covets, Onahan will look through his pile of letters. He may gather up several interesting autographs. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He read an article in the Catholic Mirror on the subject of a statue to John Gilmary Shea. He has not great faith in the project. He does not know of any public memorial to any Catholic being successfully carried out in the United States. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He announces a general meeting of the shareholders of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association of the United States. It is expected to wind up the affairs of the association. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He wants Edwards to know his friend Newton MacMillan of the Editorial staff of the Evening Post. He goes to write up the celebration of the 13th. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He attaches souvenir tickets "Chicago Day" World's Columbian Exposition. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He will deem it a great honor to be placed in the Catholic Historical Gallery and will give Gregori the desired sittings. Miss Isabel Shea who is writing the life of her father writes to obtain possession of his letters to correspondents. She seems chagrined at Edwards' refusal. There must be some mistake as Onahan is sure that Edwards would take an interest in the success of the work. He thinks Edwards ought to prepare a paper for the Congress on the materials he has gathered on the history...

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C. J. Gamther has promised to send Edwards for the Historical Gallery a copy of the fine etching of Maro's Columbus. The original is in the Libby Prison War Museum. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.