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Louis, Father, Terrre aux Boeufs, Louisiana Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 May 6
In the marriage for which he has just published the banns, Louis has discovered an impediment of double relationship for which he must have a dispensation from Blanc. He encloses no enclosure a family tree which he was able to draw up from information furnished by three trustworthy persons. Louis asks Blanc to send the dispensation by the bearer of this letter. The two families are poor. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.
Louis Gonzaga, O.Praem., Father, Wigtown, Scotland, to Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., Notre Dame, Indiana, 1890 June 12
The fame of the Ave Maria is widespread throughout France. An English review has been founded for the conversion of Scotland. The prior sends the first five numbers. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
Louis of St. John the Evangelist, D. C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 6
Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, regrets to inform McMaster that his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus is not much improved in her sickness. The stomach retains neither medicine nor food and consequently she is very weak, but the doctor is very confident of her recovery and sees no cause for uneasiness or alarm. Everything possible is being done for her so there is not cause for worry. Soon she may be able to write herself. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
Louis, S.C., Sister, Grand Sacconnex,, Near Geneva, Switzerland, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 December 26
In the name of the little family of Sacconnex she expresses their chagrin at the thought that he is going to leave Europe without their having the pleasure of seeing him again. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.
Louis, Sister Mary, Mt. St. Joseph's, Dubuque, Iowa, to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1886 August 25
She thanks Edwards for the little treasures he sent her. She will try to obtain a piece of Bishop Mathias Loras' hair to send Edwards. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Louisa St. Joseph, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Father Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 January 17
Louise of Saint John Ev, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 February 7
Louise of Saint John Evangelist, D.C., Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 November 11
, Louise of Saint John, Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 August 11
The minute McMaster's letter arrived, the Prioress sent it to the Archbishop James Gibbons. She received permission from his Grace for Gertrude's admission into their community. She has no fear of Gertrude's illness but they have to pay great attention to this point as so many of the younger members are delicate. It is a wonderful sacrifice that he is making and he will be rewarded in the end. She plans to tell Sister Teresa this morning. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John Evangelist, D.C. Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to Helen McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 May 22
Mother Louise asks if Helen still perseveres in her desire to become a Carmelite, and if she still would like to enter in July 1882, as she had proposed. She expects an early answer, for she must obtain Archbishop James Gibbons permission for her to enter, and he is leaving the city shortly. She assures Helen of continued prayers, and begs to be remembered to James A. McMaster and Gertrude McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John Evangelist, D.C., Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to Helen McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 June 5
The Archbishop James Gibbons has given permission for Helen's entrance into the Carmelite Order. Mother Louise thinks it would be well for Helen to bring a brown dress. She gives other directions attending Helen's entrance. Helen is asked to let Mother Louise know the exact day on which she plans to arrive, and is asked also to remember Mother Louise to James A. McMaster and Gertrude McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John Evangelist, Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to Gertrude McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 September 25
She writes Gertrude to ask that if the Kitchen utensils cannot be sent by Oct. 1, they be kept until after the end of the eight day retreat. She asks that Gertrude have her Confessor write in her favor, since this is customary. Father F? Fitzpatrick, S.J. called, and under a promise of secrecy they told him of Gertrude's vocation. He was delighted. In the James Alphonsus McMaster letters. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John Evangelist Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 April 1
She writes him to thank him for the palm and acknowledges the receipt of dates. She wishes him a happy birthday, and informs him that she is sending by mail a card of palm, which contains a relic. She thanks him for the Life of Father Herman which he is sending. Sister Teresa McMaster suffers with her stomach, but it is better now—she is trying to be a true Carmelite. They have enough Bitter Water on hand. P.S. She asks him to remember her to Mrs. Keiley. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John Evangelist, Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 August 1
Louise of St. John Evangelist, Mother, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, to Gertrude McMaster, New York, New York, 1884 August 24
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D. C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 September 23
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C. Mother, Baltimore, Maryland, to Gertrude McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 June 23
Gertrude's letter enclosing the samples has been received, and though Mother Louise prefers the color of the darker piece, she thinks it not quite thick enough to withstand the wear of three months. Something like alpaca would be better. Gertrude should not fear to write for information. She sends regards to Gertrude's father and to Helen McMaster. In the John Alphonsus McMaster papers. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 April 22
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 October 9
Louise of St. John the Evangelist D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1882 November 6
Sister Louise, Prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, encloses these lines in the letter of Sister Teresa of Jesus to inform McMaster that she has received the packages of letters. Mrs. Carrington has donated the handsome sum of $2000. to the convent. She has found a letter from a priest at Centreville Station and believes she will answer him if McMaster will send her the correct address. McMaster's daughter is doing well and will make a good religious. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 1
Louise of St. John the Evangelist. D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 3
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 9
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 10
Sister Louise, prioress, notifies McMaster that Dr. Chatard brought Drs. Van Bibber and McSherray with him to see Sister Teresa of Jesus McMaster. These eminent physicians approve of Chatards treatment and had no suggestions to offer, The case is a grave one but Sister Teresa has improved somewhat and it is hoped that it will continue. Dr. Chatard is most attentive and will do all he can. In her next letter she hopes to report an improved condition. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 11
Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, reports that the condition of McMaster's daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus is much improved and is quite encouraging to the doctor and to all. She will not write the next day unless some unanticipated change occurs. Archbishop James Cibbons, of Baltimore called today to visit Sister Teresa. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 15
Louise of St. John the Evangelist, D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 April 21
Sister Louise, prioress, of the Convent of Mount Carmel, acknowledges McMaster's letter and hopes that the letter of his daughter, Sister Teresa of Jesus, will assure him that she is well. Due to gradual improvement Sister Teresa will be as strong as ever in a few weeks. McMaster's letters are a source of consolation to his daughter. Sister Louise is unable to understand what delayed her letters and believes that one or two may not have reached him at all. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Louise of St. John the Evangelist. D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 May 12
Louise of St. John the Evangelist D.C., Sister, Baltimore, Maryland, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1883 July 31
Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, congratulates McMaster on the feast day of St. Alphonsus. The nuns of the community send their best wishes and their prayers. Sister Teresa of Jesus McMaster is improving in health and shows of great deal of courage. She is grateful for the letter giving the explanation of the word "Carmel" and feels presumptuous in taking up so much of his time. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.