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Blanc once had occasion to ask Kernan's opinion in relation to a claim Blanc had against the Estate of Mrs. Muse . He now asks Blanc for some information because he believes an orphan client will be aided by it. Can a priest for his own use and benefit, receive, hold and enjoy property; does a priest take upon himself the vow of poverty? :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Blanc's answer to his inquiry has been received for which he gives thanks. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kernion encloses a bill of the Southern Bank of New Orleans payable on June 6, 1860, to his order on A. Marcuard of Paris for 15,000 francs. After the recent demonstration for Pope Pius IX the Catholics of New Orleans, in virtue of a resolution to contribute substantial aid to the common cause of Catholicity, named him as their treasurer and gave him this small amount requesting that he ask Blanc to transmit it to the Pope. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A bill of lading for one cask of wine shipped by Charles Cavoroc and Company on the Charles Morgan for Bishop John Mary Odin, Galveston. :: VI-1-m D.S. 1p. folio

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An article in the Ave Maria entitled "Women in Business" was simil ar to the leading ideas of Kerr's sister Agnes Geraldine Kerr, as spoken by her at the graduation exercises of the Paterson Normal Training School. The speech as printed in the Paterson "Daily Press" is enclosed. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He wants to thank Edwards for the kind invitation to the Notre Dame Commencement. Patton went to Europe two weeks ago, but he has not heard from Kepler. He has a brother in Chicago; should there be a visit, he will go to Notre Dame. He encloses a clipping about Dubuc, Notre Dame pitcher; it sounds good for Notre Dame. Note: Clipping is enclosed :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He learned from his brother-in-law, Mr. Goldie, who met Odin in Dublin, that there is a person of his name living in New Orleans. He asks Odin to send information on this person, of how he came to be in America and how they are related. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Kersting asks that his Freeman's Journal be discontinued for reasons already known to McMaster. He wishes to know how much he owes for the paper and expresses his intentions of renewing his subscription as soon as the Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes lifts the interdict. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father M. Weis, Secretary to Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, issued the statement that the Freeman's Journal is no longer a prohibited paper in the diocese. The Bishop himself will make this declaration during the retreat to begin Oct. 6. Kersting offers his congratulations. There will be one point in the Bishop's declaration which will not satisfy the readers of the Journal, and that will be his statement that the interdict was revoked for no other reason than that the paper...

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Kerwin thanks Hudson for sending the package. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kerwin of the New York Tablet asks Murray to ascertain the truth of the enclosed clipping from the Herald which he can scarcely believe. The clipping tells of Mgr. Capel preaching in a Philadelphia Cathedral, who expressed sympathy for Queen Victoria upon the loss of the Duke of Albany. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ketchum sends Hudson the manuscript of her story "Case Diva". If it can not be used in the Ave Maria, she asks Hudson's opinion as to its merit and the best way to get it published. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The serving man sent the package by express but did not prepay the charges, which makes Ketchum wonder if Hudson has received it. It contained the manuscript "Costa Diva" and the book "Lotus Flowers". :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Ketchum thanks Hudson for his interest in her story. She asks that the manuscript of Casta Diva be sent to the publisher Appleton, Lancaster, and Duff, and that the clergyman, who read it, forward his opinion of it. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Ketchum submits a novel, some 550 pages long, divided into fifty chapters, entitled Costa Diva, which she would like to see published in the Ave Maria. She thinks it would run for about a year. Ketchum is not a postulant at the Monastery of the Visitation. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Since Ketchum received a proposition to publish "Casa Diva" she asks Hudson to return her manuscript. She would like the opinion of the clergyman who read her story as to its merits. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kevill incloses a letter for Father Peter Francis Beauprez , who visited here last September for his health. While he expressed a wish to remain and thought of lecturing, they have not heard from him since. Kevill asks Blanc to inform him if Beauprez is in the States or in Europe, he was in very poor health while here. Their former priest was Father Louis Boué who died about 14 months ago much regretted by his parishioners. Kevill signs as post master. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kevin asks Blanc to hand the enclosed no enclosure to the solicitor through whom Kevin and his brother received 25 Pounds? each. Kevin wrote to Blanc on October 4, 1854 and requested same letter and never heard respecting the contents. He expected whereas there is no account of the brother of the late Richard O'Connor?, that they were entitled, according to the will, to the amount left Simon O'Connor . Kevin hopes Blanc will see that they are properly dealt with. The small affair would be of...

Scope and Contents Kevin and his brother thank Blanc for all the trouble he has taken to have the two cheques transmitted in their favor which they received and got cash for a few days since. Kevin would like to know the address of the solicitor so that he may communicate with him respecting the portion of the legacy left to the brother of the late Richard O'Connor ? named Simon ? O'Connor . Kevin thinks they are entitled to some? as there is no account of him. P.S. On account of Kevin's friend, Father P....

Scope and Contents Key asks Blanc to place them under the care of the parish priest of Baton Rouge. They are entirely cut off from all the advantages of a church. Plaquemine is 30 miles distant. When Father August? Chambost visited them he took a steamboat at Plaquemine, came to Baton Rouge, and from there to Grosse Tete on the cars. She has not seen Father Francis C. Follot since the 8th of April. The only means of receiving the Sacraments is to go to Baton Rouge, and remain 2 days or 3 with her little...

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Permission has been obtained to form a regimental band; he lists assessments on the officers according to rank, and describes steps taken to form the band. If the assessment cannot be paid, Brownson is to inform headquarters so that other means may be employed. :: III-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Just five weeks ago they attended the services at the Oratory and the Groceryman's convention at Hyde Park. He thanks Edwards for all of the postals and the books. He called on his friend and they had a swell time. There is nothing to do in Louisville, it is so hot. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.

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He is most delighted with the pin; it is a beautiful gift. He has succeeded in passing all his subjects. Last Thursday he was at a mask-ball and did not get home until 4A.M. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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He encloses a clipping about the track meet which will tell of their honorable defeat by Indianapolis. Hunter of Louisville won five events. Hunter is a fine athlete; it is too bad he won't go to college. Herbert will go to Buffalo to take place in the great singing carnival given by societies all over the country. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 3pp.

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He encloses a clipping about the track meet which will tell of their honorable defeat by Indianapolis. Hunter of Louisville won five events. Hunter is a fine athlete; it is too bad he won't go to college. Herbert will go to Buffalo to take part in the great singing carnival given by societies all over the country. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 3pp.

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He was very sorry to hear of Edwards semi-blindness and hopes he is fully recovered. If he goes to Buffalo it will be for 10 days. He would go with a German singing society. He may not go if Father cannot go with him. They just had their last exam. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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The reason he didn't write was that he met a nice young lady on the Pretoria who occupied most of his time. The voyage was very pleasant lasting only ten days. Things were not changed at home except that one of his dogs had six pups. He asks Edwards to bring him two sword canes like Folk's. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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Today he counted all the postals Edwards sent him and found that he had 132. That is about three times as many as he expected and he is greatly indebted to Edwards for them. The Elks carnival is on in full blast. Every afternoon an aeronaut makes a balloon ascension from the grounds. He is learning to sledge in the forge shop. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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He was glad to receive Edwards' jollying letter. A rustic American cannot expect to walk over a slick floor like a polished Frenchman. It was lucky Mr. Huffer was near enough to save Edwards from a very serious injury. Mother has been confined to her room for about three weeks owing to an accident she received when trying to interfere with John and him in a rough house. He is sorry Edwards lost his trip to Oberammergau. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.

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When Edwards arrives in New York, he must present Herbert's compliments to Rena Marshall. Another of his friends on the Pretoria was the sailor Karl Moller. It is too bad that Edwards lost his trunk. He does not see how he managed to live on the steamer with only one collar and handkerchief. At one football game Notre Dame was beaten 64 to 0, and soon after won a game 61 to 0. He thanks Edwards for the postals. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.