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By mail he sends a photograph of Father Bremner with his signature and title as administrator. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He is grateful for the cabinet picture which accompanied the letter. Father Bather the chancellor seems to think that the antiquity of the bibles gives them a commercial value which the Bishop should consider. This inclines Breen to the belief that Edwards may not be able to procure the bibles. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mrs. Breen is grateful for the Notre Dame pin which Edwards sent. Breen kept part of his promise by forwarding a picture of himself. He hopes to send the papers and books this week. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Mrs. Breen and Mrs. Philips are grateful for the medals. They are pleased to know that Edwards found some pleasure in his hurried visit to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Breen will get the dolls of the desired height and is arranging with the sisters for dressing them. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Muyson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He, Odelia Pl Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Myuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara MYuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Breen is grateful for the invitation to speak at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He would like to see a programme, so that he may decide upon a topic. (Signature typed.)

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Onahan's copy of "Chicago Times" received. Breen's choice for a topic is "The Influence of the Church on Social Institutions of the United States" on which he asks Onahan's advice, and on what day during the (Columbian Catholic) Congress it will be assigned. (Signature typed.)

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Breen would like to know about his assignment and where he shall be placed on the program.

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Onahan's letter received. Since Breen might have to return on Wednesday, he would like to be put on the program on Monday or Tuesday.

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When at Ste. Genevieve yesterday, Breese understood that propositions had been accepted by the principal of St. Mary's College for the purchase of land on the Mississippi river which William Gibson had contracted with Breese for. Gibson has not complied with his contract and no title will be made to him by Breese. If the land is wanted, Breese will sell it at the price agreed for the seminary to Gibson and make a deed for it. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Breheny submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He has written for permission to join the pilgrimage to Rome and believes his request will be granted. He will let McMaster know the result as soon as possible. He supposes there will be no objection to a priest in the pilgrimage. He writes early so as to secure passage. He will send his deposit as soon as he hears definitely. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brehony sends McMaster $21 in subscription to the Freeman's Journal and names the 10 subscribers, one of whom will send his fee himself. He has done his best by collecting only $2 from each instead of the $2.10 specified but he believes McMaster will be satisfied. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They wish Edwards were with them. He is on his way to New York. While there he met Canedo and they wish to send this in remembrances of other days. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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The Committee of Ways and Means have assessed the diocese $200. Which should be forwarded to Bremner. This assessment is made in accordance with the enclosed report. (Signatures of committee typed.)

Scope and Contents The Committee on Ways and Means has estimated the cost of the Columbian Catholic Congress at $12,000.00. This sum will be made up by a proportionate assessment on each diocese, and will be handed to the chairman of the diocesan delegation. Payment should be made before the close of the Congress ——if not, it should be sent to M. W. O'Brien of Detroit. Dioceses not represented by organized delegations will be asked to contribute $100. Attached: notation that the Chairman will be in in his...

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The Committee on permanent Organisation recommends that the temporary organization of the Congress be made permanent. (Among William J. Onahan papers.)

Scope and Contents Will Onahan furnish the required names or else forward them to Mr. O'Brien with the enclosed letter. Enclosure: 1893 (Sep. ) Reid, B( )J.: Clarion, P(ennsylvani)a to M(organ) W. O'Brien: Detroit, Michigan Reid was informed that his diocese was assessed $100 by the committee to help pay for expenses of the Columbian Catholic Congress. It has been decided to assess every member of the appointed delegation, whether they attended or not. Father T( ) A. Casey, the vicar-general, did not respond...

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The Committee of Ways and Means of the Columbian Catholic Congress respectfully advise that they have assessed the Diocese $100. The enclosed report shows how the assessments were made. :: XI-1-k TYPED 2pp.

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The Committee on Ways and Means estimates the expenses of the Congress at $12,000 and assesses each diocese according to the number of delegates and other conditions. Such dioceses as were not represented were assessed $100.

Scope and Contents Brennan, writing from St. Michael's College, encloses some pages for insertion in the Freeman's Journal enclosures not present. Several admirers of the Journal are anxious that this article be printed. McMaster probably forgets Brennan entirely from the time they once met in the past. Brennan, then a sickly priest from Hamilton, Ontario, was a member of the American Pilgrimage to Rome and met McMaster in New York. Brennan has always recommended the Journal to his people but did not...

Scope and Contents In McMaster's notice upon Father Louis Cartuyvels ' departure for Europe, he left out Cartuyvels' newly acquired titles which Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans of Columbus Ohio conferred upon him at the depot of Newark. The titles were well merited for the faithful labors in this country, for the many churches built, founding of Catholic settlements, etc. Rosecrans conferred upon Cartuyvels the title of Vicar General of the diocese of Columbus and Dean of Newark, Ohio. P.S. Brennan asks that...

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He arrived at noon and found mother in a very low condition. There was a slight change for the better in the afternoon. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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In reply to Clarke's request of the 10th asking of the late Archbishop James F. Wood, Brennan thinks the most satisfactory response would be two copies of the "Catholic Standard" he encloses. If Clarke would send a proof of his sketch, Brennan might be able to make some additions or suggestions. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Brennan expresses his bereavement to McMaster with the concolation that the prayers of his friends will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mrs. McMaster. He will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the repose of her soul. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brennan read Hudson's notice of his book with satisfaction and returns his thanks. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Brennan encloses $5.00 for his subscription and $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brennan submits some verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.