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Answering Clarke's of Dec. 13, Keegan hardly knows anything about the early life of Bishop David W. Bacon . He lists the birth, studies and work of the Bishop until 1855 when he was made Bishop. Keegan knows little of Bacon's labors. Bishop James A. Healy of Portland invited Keegan to speak on the anniversary of Bacon's death. Keegan can send Clarke a report of the sermon from the New York Times of Nov. 10, 1875. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Book two berths for pilgrimage. Money on the way. :: I-2-a W.U. Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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Since sending the telegram to book passage for the pilgrimage Mr. Ireland finds himself unable to go. His place will be taken by his son Father John Ireland . He sends a check to secure the passage for Keegan. P.S.—Send the Journal of J. G. Donnelly, St. Paul, and to Father E McGurke, Richwood, Wiscousin. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Keeley submits an article for the Ave Maria. The Khedive's generosity and justice are conceded in Egypt and none profit more than the monks and the Jesuits. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Keeley requests that Mrs. Keeley's subscription for the Ave Maria be continued for another year. He inquires if Hudson knows whether there are any English speaking priests in Mexico City. His wife's physician advised her that for reasons of health she spend the winter months in California or Mexico. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Keeley's wife left for Mexico City this morning. She asked Keeley to thank Hudson for the information about Mexico City. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Received from Blanc $55.30 on account of Hart in full of all demands. Signed by Black. Receipt :: VI-1-d Receipts 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Keely informs McCloskey that it would not be prudent to enclose the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York without all the battlements completely finished. All the stone work must be finished this fall with the exception of the towers and pinnacles. Keely ordered the stone and has the men working on it without McCloskey's consent, but he could not do otherwise. Although it will cost $2,000 more this year, it would have cost 20 per cent more next year beside injury to...

Scope and Contents Keely will write to the carpenters at Albany to be ready to give an estimate for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York when Keely goes up there. He will make out an accurate bill of costs to accompany the plans for McCloskey's information. Keely is making all necessary arrangements in regard to the pinnacles and battlements. He cannot expect to have any timber before April. P.S. Keely will send the plans for the roofing in three days and early next week will go...

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Keely sends an agreement for all the window heads and moulding for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany New York at the very lowest he could have them done. They want a letter from McCloskey to know whether he agrees to the contract so that they can commence. :: I-1-i A.L.S. Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 8vo.

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Keely sends the plans and bill of timber to complete the roofing and ceiling of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York . Keely will give the carpenters two weeks to make their estimates. The greater part of the timber is pine, which costs $20 per thousand. Keely has a bill for the entire wood and work. He expects Steward and Maher will estimate the work. :: I-1-i A.L.S. Photostat for Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 8vo.

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Keely received the $50 which McCloskey sent. He would have gone up last night but he had to measure Higgins' work for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York . Keely would like to know when he could commence. Next Monday would be a good time. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Keely sends the specifications for the glass of the windows in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York . The glass is to be superior to any yet up in this country. Keely prefers the architectural glass. Morgan is the lowest glass stainer and the sooner McCloskey gives orders to commence the better it will be. Keely will make as close a bargain as he can depend. By McCloskey sending a letter to Morgan he will commence. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan...

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Keely has got all Father Martin's works on stained glass. George Morgan has them now and agrees to do all the work at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York windows according to the designs of Bourges Cathedral His estimate for the two large windows was $1400. Keely is satisfied it will be the first glass in America or for a long time to come. :: I-1-i A.L.S.Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York 1p. 8vo.

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Hudson's letter and enclosure of the 17th received. He expresses thanks for Hudson's kindness. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Seton has been elected a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. :: II-1-b Printed Certificate S. 1p. 4to.

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Keenan sends an offering for a Mass for her deceased father. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks whether McMahon intends to have an Art Department in connection with the Catholic Summer School. If so and he needs teachers she asks a trial. She has studied drawing and painting in New York but is having difficulty getting a position because of her religious preferences. She encloses a recommendation from Mr. Will H. Low, her principal instructor (no enclosure). :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}

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Keenan's father died and he asks Hudson to remember him in his Mass. :: X-2-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Keenan asks about Margaret Keenan who nearly two years ago went to New Orleans. In her last letter she said she was going to join the Ursulines and because her health was not very good Blanc removed her to another place to improve. They have not has a letter for 6 months. Blanc will allay a brother's and mother's anxiety by answering. Direct to Bridget Keenan, Philadelphia. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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As yet he has been unable to fulfill Edwards' request for certain numbers of Harper's Magazine. If the list still holds good, he will undertake to do what he can. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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In regard to those numbers of Harper's he is having difficulty getting them but hopes to find them daily. While looking in second-hand shops, he found other volumes which Edwards might want. He lists them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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He ships a number of Harper's magazines to fill out Edwards' set. He encloses a list and bill. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He thanks Edwards for the early remittance. He will send as soon as possible all he has on hand. P. S. He has about 100 histological specimens which he mounted himself at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. They are specially prepared from the human body. He will gladly send them to Father Kirsh or Dr. Berteling if they have any use for them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He will have the magazines shipped tomorrow. Delay was unavoidable. Fifteen cents per number is the lowest he can go. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He is thankful for the enclosure. He has forgotten the amount of the bill but is satisfied. William Boland writes that John Kelly is dead. Harry D. Hull is suffering from a gunshot wound. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has been unable to do much lately in the way of getting magazines. He left a partial list with Beachman, booksellers. XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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In his last letter is the list Edwards asks for. As yet he has been unable to ship the box. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Some time ago he sent a box of magazines to Edwards. So far he has received no word from Edwards and is anxious to hear from him. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Kehoe received Blanc's letter of May 19 enclosing a draft for 8 pounds. Kehoe has forwarded it to the person specified. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.