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Henry is thanked for his invitation to Livingstone which would have been accepted if he had not concluded to take the sea voyage. He is now in the Caribbean, little more than a day's sail from Aspingwall. He hopes to reach San Francisco by the 5th. Henry should write him there. :: III-3-e postcard initialed 1p. 16mo.

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Lizzie sends McMaster $2 as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions. She names the 6 contributors of the money, among whom is Rev. Wm. Rossiter. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents John and Dionysia, related in the first degree, ask for a dispensation in order to marry. Llebaria does not have the strength to give news of the seminary and parish as he is weak from an attack of pleurisy contracted 20 days ago. The important mission of dear Mrs.? Potier, begun more than 14 years ago had been given to Father P.J. Doutreluingne, C.M., this year he ran into trouble so that they forbid him to set foot there as in the other missions also. All this comes about because he is...

Scope and Contents Father J.M. Masnou, C.M. has spread injurious rumors about Llebaria, not only in the seminary but also among those whose confessions he has heard for the last 10 years. He seems to have forbidden those at the seminary to set foot in his house although they often come to Donaldson; and this only since the July accounts. In accord with these Ladies of the Sacred Heart, they claim that Llebaria was the author of certain articles in the papers. Llebaria swears he has been faithful to the advice...

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Christophe Delaune, bearer of this letter, has asked Llebaria to recommend him to Blanc in order to explain the reason for his trip. This man belongs to a family respected for piety. In Blanc's hand: Delaune, widower of Marie Gautreau and Clarisse Gautreau, widow of Rosemond Aucoin :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Telesphorus Michel and Helena Theriot, related in the second degree, ask for a dispensation. Llebaria received a letter from the fathers of the couple asking him to publish the banns without telling him of the impediment. They live in the bayous, very far from the church. There was trouble between the families and to make peace it could be that the parents contributed to this union. Their affection might lead them to be married before a judge; they have a judge who tells them they are very...

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On the 10th he used the dispensation Blanc drew up. He informed the parties and spoke of the alms attached. They said they could pay $80 toward the end of the year. He hopes Blanc will participate in the celebration of tomorrow's feast. More than $40 has been spent. The Misses Page ? Pahg and Foley are enthusiastic. Llebaria is just about finished with the translation of the catechism in the first part. If Blanc has no objection, he will continue. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thinks he made a considerable mistake in the letter he wrote Blanc in omitting where he is, Panama, but it was forgetfulness. He also spoke in the letter of the consideration Blanc had for him and this contributed to his success? after the death of his namesake; Bishop Jean Francois Manfredo, of Panama. He was asked to give the funeral oration. The result of this was that he was proposed to the Congress for a dignity to which God never destined him, especially for this country. He is...

Scope and Contents Blanc perhaps thought that Llebaria would leave his diocese with animosity toward him because he left without calling on him. But only the strongest reasons prevented this. Father John Boullier, C.M. being in the city on his way to Paris, would have worked with Blanc to have him leave for the above mentioned place but Llebaria thought he should notify their Superiors that he had not taken the vow of slavery and that the Congregation Vincentians in America had been for him a veritable cruel...

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She asks for information on a book called "The Lamps of the B.S." She would like to buy a sanctuary lamp in the shape of a dove for a church. Since writing Hudson about the seeds called "Mary's Tears," a lady gave her some seeds. Does Hudson know where they can be made into a fine rosary? :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Lloyd submits an article for the Ave Maria. She asks that only her initials be used in the article. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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Edwards has a communication in the Gas World of London respecting a new artificial fuel, their inference being that this is made from gas works residuals. They would be obliged if he would favor them with the address of the inventor. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He has been expecting to hear from Hudson about the folding machine. He will come to see Hudson if Hudson will let him know. He asks to be remembered to Bro. Stanislaus and others. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Miss Lloyd sends a poem to be published from her late aunt's writings. The grand aunt of the girl upon whose death the poem was written is a subscriber to the Ave Maria. P.S. She also wants to know if Hudson received the manuscript that she sent in September. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She sends two poems honoring the Blessed Virgin for the Ave Maria. They were written by her aunt, Mrs. M. G. Buchanan, a former contributor to the Ave Maria but now dead. If Hudson wants more of her aunt's works she will send them. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

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She asks that he accept the enclosed notice upon the confraternity of the Rosary as continuation of the Pilgrimage to Chapelle Montligeon and insert it for the benefit of the Poor Souls. The notice is attached. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 5pp.

Scope and Contents Lochert arrived in America five months ago on his way to New Orleans. Since malaria was prevalent there he went to Bishop John Timon of Buffalo. His place is with the Franciscans who are all Italians who attend the Irish missions and the German new arrivals are too poor to support Lochert. The bishop has no other place for him because he does not know English. Born in Alsace in 1813, he studied at Chalons sur Marne in Champagne and was a priest there for 19 years, so he is more familiar with...

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Locke submits a story for the Ave Maria. If his story is published, he wishes to be known only as Ilole. Locke would like to become a regular contributor to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Locke's friend Father McGrath Bothwell, Ontario, has a very extensive but poor mission. He has just built two churches, and has yet another to build next summer. His people are too few and too poor to bear the cost alone, and McGrath is going to hold a Bazaar and Locke would like Hudson to send McGrath his list of subscribers who may aid him in buying or selling the tickets. McGrath is perfectly willing to pay the cost of copying or will make a suitable present to Notre Dame. :: X-2-e...

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Sale for account of Henry Lockett, pew No. 8 in St. Patrick's church as per plan and act before F.R. Canas dated January 22, 1842. Sold to Bishop Anthony Blanc for $605. Signed by J.A. Beard, for Beard, Calhoun and Company. Lockett adds that on January 10, 1849 he received from Blanc $547.75 being the full amount of the above adjudication, less two years ground rent due by Lockett of $48; and the discount of $9.25. V-5-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}

Scope and Contents Father Lockhart has stated in his Life of Rosmini that Dr. Orestes A. Brownson gave up the philosophy of Gioberti for that of Rosmini in the last years of his life, after giving up the Review. This was told Father Lockhart by Dr. William H. Channing, biographer of William Ellery Channing, the former having recommended Rosmini to his friend Brownson. The statement is now impugned and since Channing is now dead, Father Lockhart is anxious to learn the truth of the matter. There are reviews of...

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Father Lockhart encloses a letter of his own to Father Isaac T. Hecker, who has added a few lines on the back which will explain Father Lockhart's writing to Brownson. Enclosure:

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He asks to be informed if one Thomas A. Martin formerly of Notre Dame and late of Company M, 1st Regiment, Pa. Cav., recently deceased left a widow or children and if so their address. :: XI-1-o PRINTED FORM 1p.

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He has a poor parish, $2400 in debt. He saw at Notre Dame a monstrance which he would like to have and he asks Father Stoffel to see the one in charge of the museum about his getting this monstrance. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. (German) 2pp.

Scope and Contents Father Loeuenich sends McMaster a clipping from the Wyondotte Herald, consisting of a letter by Father A. Kuhls about the St. Mary's Hospital at Wyondotte, Kansas . Father Loeuenich considers the story of the hospital one of honor and credit to the Catholic West. Not many similar examples can be cited from the East. Father Loeuenich wishes to offend no one, he only wishes to show the growth of the Church in the West. In a marginal note he tells McMaster to use all this at his own...

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James Clarke of New York sends to all priests advertisements of John Lord's Beacon Lights of History. He asks that the University historian let them know about the books. He has the opinions of other colleges but would like to hear from Notre Dame; he is interested in methods of history. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents They received the letter in which he makes his order, the money order, and the postcards. They sent his order for photos of the Oberammergau Passion Play to the firm in Paris which handles them. Note on reverse side: the publishers in Stuttgart wrote that his order had been transmitted to them. He was in their store and bought two sections of the cards of the Passion Play. He asks that they return the 2 franc 50 and that they mail the enclosed cards at Oberammergau. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. (German)...

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Card mailed on the field of Waterloo on June 22, 1892.

Scope and Contents He left Curacao on March 1st and arrived at La Guayra on the 3rd. They took the steam cars across the Andes. Loft wishes Bob (Robert) Ingersoll were there; his arguments would be frozen solid on his lips. (Loft gives a description of Guayra.) Customs demanded $100 in gold as a bond to insure against Loft's disposing of his samples. These people could give tips to Bill (William) Tweed that would make his remains rattle in their coffin. The country is on the eve of a presidential election. The...

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The Fair is better than any he has ever seen especially in the architecture of the buildings; the exhibits are marvelous. He hopes that Seton will come to the Fair; the 24 or 30 hour ride, and the horrors of the crowded hotel life are all effaced by the first day.