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Scope and Contents Kaufmann says that it was he who sent a request for the recall of Father Francis Mittelbronn and the reinstallation of Father H Thirion, and gives his reasons for so doing. He feels he has the right, as a baptized Catholic, married to a Catholic, and wishing to raise his five children as Catholics. The reasons they find Tirion preferred as priest, he is more dignified, more capable, has more of the evangelical spirit, is infinitely better as man and as priest, and Kaufmann has a great...

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The enclosed no enclosure list was entrusted to Kaufmann to send to Blanc, but illness prevented him. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Kaufmann asks Blanc to send Father Hubert Thirion to baptize Kaufmann's six months old boy. All expenses will be gladly paid. Kaufmann has a high esteem and friendship for Tirion to whom he wishes to open his heart. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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He is building a church at Three Rivers, Michigan. It is said that about 100 years ago the French Jesuit Fathers conducted an Indian mission on a spot close to the heart of the city. He has not been able to find anything relating to the matter and asks if there are any records at the university about it. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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It has been decided to establish a Catholic Institute or Lyceum in Lancaster to provide recreation for the youth. He discusses the advantages and asks for donations. :: XI-1-l PRINTED 1p.

Scope and Contents She hopes her long silence will not cause Blanc to think her ungrateful for his kindness when she was left desolate in New Orleans without means to return to New York until Blanc advanced her $25. She married shortly after and her husband has been sick for a long time. Also God has deprived her of one of her children. She has been able to save $15 which she would forward if Blanc will accept it as full payment. She does this without her husband's knowledge. Her address is in care of Mrs....

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She fears that it is impossible to get a lock of the Archbishop's hair, but she will send anything else she finds. She suggests that Edwards write to Mother Ursula, St. Cecilia's Academy, Nashville, Tennessee, for relics of Bishop Miles.

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She sends a photograph of the Archbishop. The hair is dark brown. She sends a book "Heroes and Heroines of Memphis". :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses the form listing delegates of Niagara University, Niagara, New York to the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Form attached.)

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A receipted bill for $287.15 for sidewalk opposite St. Mary's Church . Measured by James? N. de Pouilly, architect of the city common council. Receipted by Thomas Kavanagh :: VI-1-e Bill 2pp. 8vo.

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He has failed to secure a mitre of Bishop John Timon. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kavanagh appoints himself as representative from The College and Seminary of Our Lady of Angels to the American Catholic Congress, to be held in Baltimore, Nov. 11-12. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Some time ago, a priest who said he was Polish, was recommended to their Bishop by someone in London. His name is Father Antoine Gendziorowski ; his conduct was in no way that of a priest. Kavanagh believes he was ordained in America by Rousselon's archbishop. As far as Kavanagh can see, Gendziorowski seems to be guided by no law but his own, claims to have supernatural powers to cure diseases, does not know the value of money, has made grave accusations against priests of his diocese...

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The National Committee for the celebration of the O'Connell Centenary requests McMaster to send a representative of the New York Freeman's Journal to Dublin for the National Banquet in the Exhibition Palace on August 6th. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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2 receipted bills for oats, corn and hay and bran: October 11 and December 1. :: VI-2-a Receipts S. 2pp. 16mo.

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He wrote Major Keiley last week asking him to secure employment for him in some wholesale house, or shipping office but as he has no reply he assumes that the letter went astray. He asks McMaster to see Keiley on the subject as he is without means and his large family needs support. Any help on their part will be considered by him one of the greatest favors of his life. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is prevented by serious illness of his brother from attending the (Columbian Catholic) Congress.

Scope and Contents About November 20, 1850, Kavanaugh wrote to Blanc inclosing $15 to be paid to Father Thomas Hase who landed at New Orleans with a colony of Irish immigrants intending to settle in the diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, under Bishop Byrne. The money was for one of the immigrants, Eliza Corcoran, who arrived in Springfield on the 5th. She has since died. She said she had never heard of the money. Perhaps it has been paid to Hase who did not sail with the girl not did she see him after landing...

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He has received Blanc's letter informing him of the letter having been received and still at his house. He asks to have the contents, $15, deposited with Messrs. Price, Frost Company to the credit of J. Bunn, Esq. Kavenaugh can secure the money here from him. P.S. Sent March 7, 1851. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kayser writes to Purcell in answer to certain accusations. He has suffered insults during the whole time he served at Versailles, Ohio . Versailes is a nest of freemasons and it is these who have carried stories to Purcell. A Catholic who does not make his Easter duty and seldom enters the church should not make accusations against priests. Kayser is sure the letter comes from Mr. Kusnick. He is not bitter but if the complaints continue he will have to demand the right to face his accusers....

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Father Joseph Strub has written to him that he has his exeat from the Congregation of the Holy Ghost but that it will be necessary to indicate the diocese to which he will be incorporated. He regrets to inform Purcell that it will be necessary for him to leave the diocese and seek a bishop who will receive him. He asks Purcell's paternal advice in this matter. He will await Purcell's answer. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Edwards will please call on J.P. Dunn, Indianapolis, in regard to Father Stephen Badin's letters. XI-2-h Postcard, signed

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He writes concerning Ralph Glynn, a former s student of Notre Dame's preparatory department, and now at the University of Wisconsin. Glynn claims he passed two years work at Notre Dame and they wish Edwards to obtain a statement of the work done. The Athletic Council approved Glynn but found out afterwards of the non-appearance of his credits. Unless they hear from Edwards, they will have to put Glynn out of athletics. :: XI-2-f L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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It is absolutely necessary to learn of Ralph Glynn's record by Saturday. He asks Edwards to wire him at his expense. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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He would like Seton to preach at the opening of 40 Hours in his church.

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He thanks Seton for accepting the invitation to preach at the 40 Hours. Collections at 40 Hours are given to the poor, so he asks Seton to make an appeal at the end of his sermon.

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Kean sends McMaster $3. for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal, and also $5.50 to aid the Indian Missions. He requests a receipt for the subscription fee. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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By all means have Luigi Gregori paint Archbishop John Carroll and George Washington for the parlor of the University Catholic University of America . They are to be companion pictures, full length. The Pope's picture must be in the center. Kean agrees to the price proposed, $500, for eac picture. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Amid the rush of work that now fills his days, Edwards' letter was a most welcome reminder of the restful month he spent at Notre Dame. The memory of it will always be a joy to him. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks the Sisters for thinking of making him a surtout, but how can one leading a roaming life use such comforts? St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore will be his storage place while abroad. The Holy Father accepted his resignation of the see of Richmond so that he might devote all his time to establishing the Catholic University of America. He was transferred to the titular see of Ajasso in Asia Minor.