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Konings had intended to go to New York at Christmas time and express personally his gratitude to McMaster for his kind words about his Moral Theology, but as his trip has been delayed, he will not defer the fulfillment of his obligation. The Catholic World has been deceived in regard to Rohling's "Moral Theology". In passing by New York he will communicate to McMaster some remarks that may serve for an article. :: I-2-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Konings had finished his treatise on Moral theology and wishes to consult McMaster on certain matters in it. If McMaster is free the next Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday he should let Konings know as he intends to leave Baltimore Wednesday evening. One day will probably suffice but he suggests the four days to be sure of one. P. S. —He will stay at St. Alphonsus. :: I-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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He asks McMaster to insert the attached article in the journal of the next week. He prefers that the editor of the article be unnamed. As soon as his time permits he will send McMaster some observations on the condition of Ecuador. He remembers McMaster in his Mass. :: I-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has spoken to Doctor Chapelle on the subject of the Minister's Catechisms and he recommended them. Konings writes to him so that he will speak to Chapelle. He begs the Minister to ask James Alphonsus McMaster to speak of the new Vives, 1874 edition of the Moral Theology of St. Alphonsus. The Pastoral Blatt has spoken highly of it in April, 1875. The Minister is to tell McMaster to add to what he has said that the failure to insert the Constitution "Apostolicae Sedis" changes the...

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Brother Philip was speaking to him about some large boulders that he would like to have, but the teams were too busy at the time. They dug some that they think he would like. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Koopmans is informed of a more or less disagreeable correspondence between Lefevere and Bishop George Aloysius Carrell in reference to Koopmans' coming to Detroit. He expresses sorrow for being the occasion of trouble to Lefevere, especially after Koopmans' short but agreeable stay in Lefevere's diocese. He thanks Lefevere for his many services and his too favorable opinion of him. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Koopmans feels gratified to tell Lefevere that he Lefevere misunderstood his letter, possibly because of Koopman's Dutch-American style and contents. He has no grounds to suppose that his bishop George Carrell, S.J. Is in any way dissatisfied; he is certain that he is not. His object in writing Lefevere was to thank him for his too favorable opinion of him, for troubling to ask for him, and for Lefevere's confidence in him. Instead of bettering it, his writing has made it worse. :: III-2-j...

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His annual accounts of the missions will be as complete as Lefevere can possibly desire. He assures him that after 14 years, if his books are balanced there will not remain $10 to his name. Lefevere's paternal advice will be strictly followed; he keeps strong liquor for guests on extraordinary occasions. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents From Lefevere's letter of the 20th, he fears Lefevere underestimates his desire of entering a religious order. Koopmans has struggled against the order for 18 years. He changed his intentions 15 years ago to sacrifice himself for the missions. Ever since he has delayed making known his views or carrying out his intentions due to cowardice or to indebtedness of the missions. Now he conscientiously believes it is God's will to enter the religious life. He is willing to wait three or four...

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Koopmans paid $1,300 for the Battle Creek church property, $1,225 purchase money and $75 to settle a claim on it. $13 was thrown out as counterfeit. He has all the property deeds which he will present to Lefevere. He is at present as hard up as ever, and suggests that he keep $16.75 intended for the Propagation of the Faith and $3 for a mixed marriage dispensation intended for the Seminary. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Koopmans encloses the deed of the lot purchased for the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The house is not quite finished. The school will open September 2. He hopes Lefevere will provide special jurisdiction to absolve "those creatures." Koopmans writes Father John DeNeve to admit John McManus to the American College at Louvain. Among testimonials, etc. one from Lefevere is necessary as the bishop of origin. For company, Koopmans asks the address and sailing date of a...

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He sends Power the photograph of their bishop. He thinks it is a good one. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Koppernagel gladly gives his name to be added to the petition concerning the "Status of the Clergy." :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Korst thinks night and day about Mendon. The Missions are a real burden to him. Coldwater is increasing, he is needed there every Sunday. Mendon is the only place where a priest could be stationed, and great good would follow. A talented priest has accepted to give a four day retreat. If the chapel is too small he is able to preach in any place. When would be the best time? A.L.S.

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The glad tidings of Purcell's anticipated visit to St. Martin's reached her and her heart is filled with deep emotion at the thought of being so soon numbered with the mourning spouses of the Crucified. Purcell need not trouble himself with informing her brother Carter as she has just written to him. She asks if Purcell will delay the ceremony until Thursday if her sister and brother cannot leave home on such short notice. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 16to.

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He asks for three copies of the Scholastic of Oct. 9. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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She sends 45¢ collected as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She has been urged to do so by Rev. J. Bax of Bowling Green. None of the contributors have made their first Holy Communion as yet. An enclosed note written by McMaster speaks of Fr. Bax and the bands. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kovy hopes that Lefevere will not receive this letter in a bad spirit. He has been stationed on an Island where there are many soldiers. Nearly every day he has had to administer the sacraments to soldiers in hospitals, in the presence of prostitutes. He has tried to have these wicked women removed at least while he is administering the sacraments but has been ridiculed by the soldiers. Likewise there was a stable of horses near the church which made so much noise that they disturbed the...

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Permission is requested to translate the pamphlet, "The Lepers of Molokai", into Polish for a Polish Catholic paper published in New York. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents About 10 months ago before leaving the Benedictine Monastery of St. Vincent, Father Kauder offered him a letter of recommendation to Odin. Kraemer regrets that he did not immediately follow his advice. Kraemer was born in 1824 and ordained in 1848. After 5 years as an assistant he went to the United States. In 1864 he thought he should enter a religious order. But at the end of a year the Chapter did not receive him without telling him why. He returned to France where he does not have enough...

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About two months ago a German priest, Father Kaltenhauser left Cleveland to go to Detroit with the intention of spending some time at some convent. If Lefevere has any knowledge of him Kraemer would like to know. The papers of this priest addressed to the Bishop of Cleveland from Germany are in Kraemer's hands. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Kraemer has been at Louvain for three months and is studying theology after studying philosophy last year at St. Nicholas. Father Dumont teaches dogmatic; Father Pulsers moral; Father Von Kerkhove is giving an exegesis of St. Mark. At the university Father Moulart teaches the commandments. Father Vanderstienen and Father Lamy also teach. Everything is going well; it will be even better when he is in Lefevere's diocese. A.L.S. German

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Kramer and Heyer, importers of church furniture, have just received from Havre a large invoice of ostensoriums, vestments, etc. In consequence of rebuilding their store, they have removed to New Granite Store, a short distance from the cathedral. :: VI-1-a Printed Circular 1p. 4to.

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Kramer encloses $1 which completes payment for the 19 volumes of Brownson's Works, and asks whether volume 19 is to be the last, whether there will be an index, what has happened to the article "Labor Classes" whether Brownson will undertake a biography of his father Orestes A. Brownson, and whether he intends to produce a textbook of philosophy based on his father's works. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo,

Scope and Contents Kramer encloses a copy of the Colorado Catholie containing the account of the conversion to Catholicism of a friend of his, which was the result of reading the works of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson. He thinks Brownson will be pleased to hear it. He asks whether the course of philosophy based on Brownson's writings has appeared and, if not, when it will appear, and also asks about the life of Dr. Brownson. If Brownson keeps the addresses of those who bought the works he should change Kramer's from...

Scope and Contents Kramer speaks of the loss of Odin in Texas. The most interesting thing for Odin would be if Kramer could inform him that San José is improving but he cannot. If he considers the time, circumstances, and the means, how much could have been done and what a nice home the Benedictines could have had in Texas. Every communication with Abbot Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B. is cut off. The wall is up as far as the second story but Father Alto Hoermann's, O.S.B. idea is always for three stories as he heard;...

Scope and Contents In the last issue of the Freeman's Journal McMaster said the Archbishop of Baltimore is not primate of the United States. He is not primate in the sense in which Ireland has a primate. But his prerogative before the other American metropolitans cannot be denied. In "Acta et Decreta Concilii Baltimorensis II" of 1866, Kraus finds on pages 307-308 in the Appendix Footnote in pencil in another hand: " paging of amended edition. An edition of 1868 is on page 343 numero XXXI On the...

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He asks McMaster to be permitted to offer masses for McMaster's intentions again this year in payment for the Freeman's Journal. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Poem of congratulation upon Krautbauer being called to the diocese of Green Bay. Brief notes on the history of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in America. :: I-1-d Printed pages 6pp. 12mo.

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Bishop Krautbauer was found dead in his bed in Green Bay, Wisconsin, yesterday morning. The cause of death was apoplexy; A short sketch of his life. Dennis E. McCarthy, proprietor of the Virginia, Nevada, Chronicle died on Wednesday night. Father Augustus J. Thebaud, S.J. died yesterday at St. John's College, Fordham, in his 79th year. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 1 column 32mo.