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He submitted the proposition of Father Stanislaus Fitte's course of articles to the editorial board of the Quarterly and it was stated they had too many serials. He suggests that Fitte try the Catholic World. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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In the absence of Archbishop (Patrick John Ryan) Loughlin answered (Seton)'s telegram offering to write an article on (Giovanni Battista) De Rossi. Loughlin had just sent off a letter to Father (Thomas J.) Shahan asking him to write on the same subject. He feels he made a mistake and has written Shahan leaving him to decide who will do the article.

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Father (Thomas J.) Shahan informed Loughlin of their agreement on the De Rossi article. They have an article of (Seton)'s on "Old Testament Subjects in Early Christian Art" which will go over to the January issue unless (Seton) prefers "Grandeur of Ancient Rome." They have heard murmurings of the Catholic Quarterly Review "never being up to date"; that is why they often hold over papers of genuine merit.

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He encloses a proof sheet of (Seton)'s article. The contest between (Seton) and Father (Thomas J.) Shahan was edifying on account of the Christian spirit manifested on both sides.

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Since Archbishop Ryan will attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress Father Loughlin, the Chancellor, must stay at home, and must therefore decline the invitation.

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Father Joseph Brunsmann, O.M.C ., died in Brooklyn Sept. 15. He had his life insured for $10,000 and assigned the policy to Loughlin. He requested Loughlin to have the notice of his death published in the Catholic Telegraph so that it might come to the notice of those to whom he might be indebted. Loughlin would have written sooner but he has just received the money. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

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It will please Purcell that the young lady to whom he wrote is not in any way related to the Parmentier family of Brooklyn. There is a Parmentier family but Loughlin has been informed that they are New England Protestants. Loughlin met Judge Charles P. Daly of New York who asked to be remembered to Purcell. Loughlin hopes to visit Purcell during the summer. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Thomas Walsh exercised the ministry in the Brooklyn diocese for two years. He became remiss upon the discharge of his duties, and after an admonition Loughlin requested him to leave the diocese. Later he acknowledged his errors and promised amendment in a note received from him. He denies that he was seen under the influence of liquor. Although he seems to have exalted notions of his abilities, the trials he has passed through will serve him for the future. Some Bishop should give him...

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Loughlin writes that Father James Monahan, late of Purcell's diocese, has applied through his friend Father Timothy O'Farrell, for a mission in this diocese. It is stated that he obtained an exeat from Purcell but Loughlin does not know whether or not he has a recommendation. Loughlin asks Purcell if he can recommend Monahan as a good priest. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Loughlin has requested James McMahan of Brooklyn to act as Vice-President at the coming Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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At the repeated request of Father John Brady he asks about the note of $500 of Bishop Bernard O'Reilly. His brother does not seem to intend to pay it. He thinks the money was for church purposes and he does not want to put it in the hands of a collector. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The enclosed papers no enclosure from Bishop John Timon of Buffalo he forwards to him for his advice. From what he observes he thinks the Institution deserves encouragement. McFarland's books are with the binder. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He sends him a paper which he can examine and he thinks proper sign. Other Bishops who have signed are those of Cleveland, Fort Wayne, Milwaukee, Pittsburg, and Vincennes. The Archbishop of Cincinnati refused. The Archbishop of New York has not been asked yet. He sends the bill for Mr. Bradburn for binding the books itemized at $27.34. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He received McFarland's letter enclosing $6. He expected McFarland to make the balance against him and returns the money. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Some time ago Father John Brady called on Loughlin and asked him to adopt James Halton stating that Father John Corry would pay for him from funds from some estate. Brady further said that Corry had the right to do this. Now Loughlin learns from Mr. Dalton that McFarland objected to this when he was at Ellicott's Mills, and insisted that anyone supported from Father Corry's funds should belong to the diocese of Hartford. Loughlin asks McFarland to inform him whether Corry was right in making...

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His passage has already been taken in the Asia to sail from New York on April 23. The Archbishop of Quebec Peter Turgeon, Bishop John Timon and Bishop John J. Lynch of Toronto will go by the same steamer. He asks McFarland to come with them. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents On receiving McFarland's letter he did not find any renewal of his faculty to ordain titulo missionis. He went to New York and Father Thomas Preston found none in his papers and Father Francis McNierny found no trace in his papers. Yesterday he saw Father William Starrs and he said he would call the attention of Archbishop John Hughes to it. If he finds anything he will let McFarland know. Loughlin thought that the renewal had been sought and granted. Bishop JohnTimon was there yesterday and...

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Loughlin has just received from Father Francis McNeirny the renewal of the faculty to ordain titulo missionis as well as the permission to baptize adults with the short form. The audience in which this was granted was December 13, 1856 and the privilege continued five years and consequently expired last December. Application for renewal will be made. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Loughlin apologizes for not answering McFarland more promptly. He saw Archbishop John McCloskey twice but forgot to ask him the question. McCloskey said that he told Father John Corry that he thought that anyone educated from the estate of Father James O'Reilly should be for the diocese of Hartford. So also Loughlin thought and would prefer not to have anything to do with the matter. Loughlin supposes that McFarland will pay the expenses of Mr. Dalton to the extent he said in his note. He...

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In reply to McMahon's letter he assures him that he is heartily with him in the affair of a summer assembly and that he can be counted on for general jobs. He is sorry that he could not accompany the party to Thousand Island. :: I-1-j - Typed L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He sent McMaster an article on the fraud committed by the Baptists on the Ottawa Indians of Kansas, accompanied by official documents. He tried to show that the administration of Indian affairs under the present system is a farce. Under a separate enclosure, he sends the Congressional Record, in which Sen. Bogy has expressed his views, and which may be a help to McMaster if he publishes the article. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The Bishop Michael John Hoban directs him to say that he cannot attend the ceremony there on May 3. He thanks Marr cordially for the invitation. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Loughran thanks McMaster for his letter of introduction to Senator Kernan and the confidential information. He also accepts the offer of a letter of introduction to Mr. McElhany. Loughran knows a Mr. Harbin, the nephew of George F. Harbin, a subscriber of McMaster's. Harbin has told Loughran that McElhany was the one who aided Sam Randall during the deadlock by his knowledge of the House Rules. Consequently Randall will be obligated to him if he gets the speakership. Mr. James Fullerton...

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Loughran tells McMaster he will not present the enclosed letter not given because of McMaster's strictures upon Senator Kernan. He says he has not received the letter to Mr. McElhane as yet, and asks for a letter to Mr. Wood. So far he has escaped having to make a contribution but that "Zack" is going to make another raid which he will not escape. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Loughran suggests that McMaster write an editorial on the President's sham Indian policy. Recent affairs in Arizona are damaging to the administration, where the Indians were given to a Jew in place of the Catholic clergy. He refers McMaster to his article on Feb. 24 and to an enclosure on the Mexican treatment of Catholic Indians. He gave McMaster a pamphlet on the Rev. M. Spalding presbyterian church among the Nez Perus Indians. The purpose of the action is to get possesion of 640...

Scope and Contents Loughran received Blanc's communication of May 25 concerning the lot claimed by Widow Costello in St. Michael's burial ground. Her claim is not good. The lot was purchased in common at $25. It consists of three graves; one belonged to R. McClarnan, the other two to Mr. Costello. Costello went to New York, bound for New Orleans. On this occasion James McClarnan lent her $25 to go after her husband. In return she gave him the deed of the lot in part payment. James' mother was buried in one...

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Most of the boys are down at the lake skating. He has a good start in his studies and thinks he will get through some of them by June. They have a new professor and he is a good one; his name is John Coleman. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Louis received Blanc's letter day before yesterday asking him to return to New Orleans. He knows the need for priests is great and he would not have left it his health and doctor's order had not forced him to. Since last Thursday when he arrived here, he has spent more than half of each day in bed. Yesterday he went in a carriage to St. Mary's Church to pay a visit to the pastor and to hear High Mass. He will not stay here a day longer than necessary for his health. Blanc knows that Louis...

Scope and Contents He still cannot return; the attacks of yellow fever seem deadly for him. He decided to return last week. But when he preached, at the request of the pastor, it almost cost him his life. Dr. Landri ordered him to be very careful. God seems to have blessed his stay at Attakapas . He discussed religion with Miss Joly, Miss Fuselier 's teacher. She was an Episcopalian; now she is a Catholic. Louis sends his respects to Father Maenhaut to whom it is impossible to write now as Louis is in bed and...

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A French gentleman of great ability, Mr. Le Poittevin, desires to go to New Orleans to live and if possible repair by his working, all his great misfortune. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.