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Brogan thanks Hudson for the sketches and accepts his offer. The volume in A.B.C. will be published shortly so he cannot make use of these letters. What was Brother Basil' s name before entering the Congregation of Holy Cross? :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brogan wrote to Professor James Edwards about tracing the signature of Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget, if there is one in the museum for a portrait to accompany a sketch of his life in the forthcoming encyclopedia. A sketch of Father Edmund Hill, C.P., together with one of Hudson would be appreciated. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He asks that he send it on with autograph or a tracing of autograph. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He would be much obliged for the portrait and autograph of Bishop Clement Smyth of Dubuque. He has written twice to the present bishop but received no reply. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brogan of Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography, asks Seton to send the photograph of Mother Elizabeth Bayley Seton with the autograph. On the back of the letter Seton writes "Sent him for the autograph a facsimile letter dated July 16, 1799." :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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On his return to Helena, he will send Edwards his photo. As all his mitres are new, he cannot satisfy Edwards' desire now, but will do so when he is able. Archbishop Charles John seghers could satisfy Edwards concerning Archbishop A.M.A. Blanchet's mitre. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends a little item of interest for Bishops' Memorial Hall. Father L.B. Palladino S.J. who used to live with Brondel is the author of "Indian and White of History of Catholicity in Montana". :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. In December, 1881, Brondel brought to Rome the acts and decrees of the 2nd Provincial Synod of Oregon with a letter written by Archbishop (Charles John) Seghers, who wrote how indignant they...

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The names of two prominent Catholics from the Bishop's diocese, who could read papers at the Columbian Congress are Thomas Carter, and Major McGinnis.

Scope and Contents Brondel encloses $5. to renew his subscription. He asks McMaster to tell Father McCullough and Mr. Keiley and his family that he loves to think of the pleasant time he passed with them in Brooklyn, and that their aid contributed greatly to the success of the Cheyenne Mission. Last week Father Camillus Imoda, S.J., whom he had left in charge of Helena, died in bed, of rheumatism which struck the heart. He was born in Turin in 1829, came to Montana in 1859, and may be called the apostle...

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He has returned from a three week's trip. Father Palladin gave Brondel Walsh's address. Walsh is appointed a delegate according to a letter received from (William J.) Onahan. Should Walsh meet any Montana Catholics in Chicago he should associate them with him in representing that state at the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

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Bronsgeest and his two brothers came to visit Onahan to congratulate him upon the success of the (Columbian Catholic) Congress, but he was not in.

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She was advised to write to Edwards by Father Francis H. Gavisk regarding letters to Bishop Simon G. Brute from William Gaston. She hears the papers of Brute were sent to Notre Dame. She is assisting in collecting material for the biography of Gaston. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents Brooke writes to McMaster again because of the regard shown his previous letter. His position in New York is similar to the position of Judge Dooley, of Georgia, in Lincoln county, known as the dark corner. Dooley said that our Saviour accepted the dark corner instead of the Kingdoms of the earth. Brooke would prefer to give up the entire north instead of the city of New York. He does not understand McMaster when he states that southern property would be respected by the northern army...

Scope and Contents About Christmas 1866, $5 was sent to McMaster for subscriptions of J.M. Cobb and J.R.Brooke but since they did not receive the Journal it is presumed that the money was robbed from the letter. As the writer is poor and cannot afford another similar amount it is left to McMaster's discretion as to what should be done. Five dollars is enclosed to apply on the subscriptions of M.J. Kraft and R. E. Luckett, and notification is given to continue all the subscriptions until notice is given....

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Contained in the James Alphonsus McMaster papers is a small scrap torn from the corner of a newspaper. This scrap acknowledges the contribution of $1.35 to the Indian Missions by the Brooklyn Faculty band. :: I-2-b

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Contained in the James Alphonsus McMaster papers is a small scrap torn from the corner of a newspaper. This scrap acknowledges the contribution of $1.35 to the Indian Missions by the Brooklyn Faculty band. :: I-2-b

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Brooks sends an article "A Picture of St. Francis of Assisi". She prefers to make any alterations of title or text herself. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Brooks was planning to move but that has been changed. She is reluctant to have her name placed among the contributors to the magazine, since a list of the latter is headed "Catholic Writers". Brooks feels she cannot be so classified if this designates Catholics who write on religious matters. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Brooks is pleased to see her article, "Saint Francis" in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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It was not fair for Brophy to ask to be excused but he was exhausted. Should Father (Rene) Holaind accept Brophy would be delighted, but he is feeling better now and will go ahead to be ready. If the second week is not filled McMahon can list him for both lectures. He asks for the exact dates. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

Scope and Contents Brophy, writing from St. Louis College, avails himself of the opportunity offered in McMaster's circular and encloses an advertisement for insertion in the Freeman's Journal. He asks that he be given a statement of his account with the paper and that the mailing address changed. He thanks McMaster for the splendid notice concerning the school which was made during the previous summer, probably at the suggestion of Bambrick, and appreciates it more since McMaster is not in the habit of...

Scope and Contents He asks pardon for his delay in answering McMahon's of June 28. He has been ill. He sends the points proposed to be covered in the two lectures but if he can be excused from this year he will be grateful. He has been ill and has two strange boys to care for during the summer. At the latest meeting of the Council he understood that McMahon had men for the miscellaneous course and that he could hope to be excused. If McMahon cannot excuse him, he will be on hand. It would be a great delight if...

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Referring to McMahon's letter of the 21st requesting him to serve as a member of the Board of Studies of the Catholic Summer school, he accepts the invitation. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

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Answering McMahon's of the 18th he will do anything in his power for the Catholic Summer School. He would prefer to speak on one or all of four subjects which he specifies. If limited to one he would prefer "The Church and Civil Liberty." :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

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John P. Brophy, President of St. Louis College will represent that institution at the Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In answer to Onahan's letter to Bishop (Maes), Father Brossart replies that there will be no more than 100 at the re-union of Louvain Students and therefore a large hall will not be required. He just wrote to Father Riordan about arrangements.

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Brother Paul requests as a special favor that a space be provided in the Ave Maria for the enclosed notice of Mr. Kiernan's death. Mr. Kiernan was a life member of the Ave Maria and took great delight in speaking of it. P.S. Brother Paul intends his letter as strictly private. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents Seton will be surprised to hear from her. She was once Miss MacGregor but has been married for 4 years and has two children. She is writing to request a favor of Seton for a friend, (Beatrix A.) Bigge, daughter of Col(onel) Bigge, one of the Queen's equerries. Bigge has a brother who has been terribly dissipated and is now in a penitentiary in New York. Lately, they have heard that he has repented and they would like Seton to visit him and send them a report. Bigge's sister is a Catholic,...

Scope and Contents Seton is more than good to take so much trouble about Arthur Bigge. His sister (Beatrix A.) Bigge is most touched. Brougham will tell her little boy to pray for Seton; her little girl is only 7 months old. They hope they will have the pleasure of seeing Seton over again in (18)96. Her husband has passed his final examinations and has been admitted as a solicitor in partnership with Day and Russell, sons of Judge Day and Sir Charles Russell. Her husband has asked her to send the enclosed...