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Scope and Contents He encloses $15 for six subscriptions to the Journal, giving the names of the subscribers. He was formerly a subscriber to the Journal, but he lost all of his cherished associations during the late War. A few days ago Mr. G W. Hagan gave Leake a copy of the Journal, and all the old familiarity returned. He is determined to do all he can to promote its circulation in New Haven and hopes to add to the small club of 6 already subscribing. He asks McMaster's advice concerning an article...

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Because she was absent from the city for a time, she did not learn of Mrs. McMaster's death until she returned. She offers McMaster her sympathy and the consolation of his religion. Words seemed valueless to her, yet she hesitated to write but she could not think of his trouble without saying something. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Leake sends $7.50 as dues for the year for 22 members of the mission bands for the Poor Indians. They wish to be enrolled in the Confraternity and the list of contributors, 7 of whom are Sisters of Loretto, is also sent. Leake praises the work and the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At Berthet's request he gives him a statement of the suit of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel vs. Executors of Estate of Mrs. Reilly . Reilly died in 1877, testate, appointing B. Farrelly and William Homrich executors and having made the Church her universal legatee. The executors caused the real estate and most of the personal property to be sold. The Probate Court, on the application of a creditor, ordered the executors to file an account of their administration. Failing to comply, an order was...

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It is very kind of Edwards to remember his traveling companions. They often speak of their fellow voyagers on the good ship Mira and of the good times they had on her. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents John addresses his letter to his "Brothers if there be any of you alive." He has been retained as a process server in Cahir which would support him pretty well but getting old he would expect that either of them would not forget their only brother and only sister, Catherine Leamy . John has received information from Michael Toomy of New Orleans requesting to know from his father in Clonmel whether any of the Leamys were alive in Cahir. John hopes that Billon will put a stop to Toomy's career...

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They leave this evening on the Manitou. Mr. Nester will meet them at Macanac Mackinac Island with his new $25,000 yatch. They will attend Mass every Sunday at Marquette. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Brother believes Fannie McFadden paid Mrs. E. McFadden's subscription. Father-General sent them beads with a letter stating that he enclosed a pair of beads for the best boy in each room. Brother failed to receive a pair for his boys. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Leander sends two copies of the "Catholic Youth". In one there is a letter written by a thirteen year old boy named George McLaughlin and in the other a puzzle by a girl named Mary Mulqueen . The answer is Ave Maria. Mrs. Mulqueen has aided Brother Fabian Francis Murray by getting subscribers for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Miss Margaret Mulqueen and Thomas Jerome Masterson are to be married June 1st, 1897. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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Brother Emanuel allowed him to read Edwards' letter and it gave him great pleasure to see that two years absence has not erased him from Edwards' memory.He is in old 39 the room he occupied before leaving N.D. There are only a few of the old stalwarts left. They should become more attached if possible. :: XI-1-g A.L.S 3pp. 12mo.

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He is improving slowly. He has no appetite and does not rest well at night. He was very weak when he got through the baths today. This place is run by the Sisters of Charity. All are kind to him. There are a number of priests there. None of them are very sick. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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Leray received the package containing the relic and thanks Hudson for it. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Permission for her servant Zizi to have her child Edouard baptized. :: V-5-a A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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He offers his services to Lefevere. The bishop of Montreal had, after his arrival from France, appointed him chaplain of a small community, but due to the large number of priests, he is advised to seek another diocese. He is 50 years old, but strong and in good health. P. S. Lefevere can contact Fathers F. Bourgeault of Pointe Claire, Truteau, Vicar General, or Paré, secretary to the bishop of Montreal. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has received Lefevere's letter but he regrets that he has been misunderstood. If he mentioned his status in France and in Canada, it was not done with a view to obtaining an important assignment in Lefevere's diocese. He left France only to work for the salvation of souls. He desires to find a bishop of his country of long and great experience. Such is the reason he asks admission into Lefevere's diocese. Father J. O. Paré, secretary to the Bishop of Montreal advised him to write. ::...

Scope and Contents He has recently received a letter from Father Mariano Maller, C.M. announcing his departure and Llebaria's unless his health prevents it. His health is very bad; even his doctor forbids such a step as his illness demands a permanent station. Llebaria asks Blanc to leave him here until fall so that after the heat he may go to his family to spend the rest of his days. He has no doubt he could obtain this from Father Etienne. He often has attacks of gout. However, for 10 days he has not stopped...

Scope and Contents He writes at the request of his Father. McMaster probably saw the account of the Golden Wedding of LeBaron's Father and Mother on Feb. 2 at which the ceremony was performed by Bishop John Quinlan in the presence of Bishop Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit and the clergy of the diocese. His Father and Mother, accompanied by some fifty children and grand children received Holy Communion in a body. His Father desires to make some acknowledgement to the Bishop and asks that McMaster purchase a...

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Le Baron sends McMaster $5.25 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. 15 contributors have raised the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Receipted bill for $244.57 for paint, linseed oil, etc. A receipt for $230.94 was given to Goudchaud and Garcia; $13.63 was put on the account of Father Stephen Rousselon. :: V-4-m A. Receipt S. French 2pp. Folio

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A receipt for $19.13 for 2 chimney plates? and a spade. Signed by Songeron?. :: V-4-n A. Receipt French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Lebel expresses surprise at Lefevere's idea of even the possibility of being guilty of the great ecclesiastical fault mentioned in his letter. Besides good manners and common decency, theology teaches that certainty of death is absolutely required in the case supposed. Lebel has always maintained just respect for the priest concerned. He had never heard one single word about the matter in question until yesterday. Lebel fears Antoine Parent 's case may result regrettably. He has written him...

Scope and Contents He is grieved at Lefevere's reprimand for his small debts to Dunigan and Co . He believes this gentleman will spare Lefevere further trouble about such a trivial matter, especially since Lebel has written him that it is only a small matter which soon will be taken care of; and since his whole business is in bankruptcy, he should have some sympathy for the small, passing difficulties of others. In the future, Lebel will be more faithful to the recommendations in Lefevere's letter. Last Sunday...

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Lebel writes Lefevere a letter of introduction for Patrick Marentette, his good friend, at whose home he has enjoyed hospitality from him and his charming family; being favorably impressed with Lefevere's reputation, he desires greatly to visit him. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lebel acknowledges Lefevere's letter of June 4 in which Lefevere addresses severe reproaches about certain complaints he has received against Lebel. These reproaches are unexpected and untrue. Lebel has tried to receive Lefevere's charitable admonitions with all humility and accepts them on the 21st anniversary of his ordination in expiation of his sins. The repeated clamours made to Lefevere about certain legitimate debts of his own from Illinois are unjust. The difficulties about the...

Scope and Contents They plan to present to the legislature and senate the enclosed petition of the leading citizens and their member Mr. Humphry in order to counteract that of five Protestant colleges. Lebel could not consult Lefevere; Judge Hezekiah Wells, leaving for Lansing, wished to put it in the hands of his best friends and assure it of his influence. On his return Wells assured Lebel that the opinion of the Senate and Assembly was that if a distribution of "Swamp Lands" is made for the object of...

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Lebel will visit Mendon on February 9 and asks Marentette to notify the Catholics of that locality. It is in Marentette's house that Lebel plans to say Mass, as usual. Tomorrow he goes to Mendon with a Canadian who wishes to see the locality with the intention of settling later with his family. Lebel sends greetings to Marentette's wife and children. In Detroit Papers. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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A former pupil of Blanc's school asks a favor of him. Being about to marry a cousin, LeBlanc asks for a dispensation. If details are necessary he will reply immediately; the date of the marriage is not fixed. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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On March 9 LeBlanc sent Blanc 20 piastres which he had owed for a long time. He would be pleased to learn if his letter reached Blanc. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Permission for Francois and Felicité to marry. :: V-5-a A. Note S. French 2pp. 16mo.