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Two weeks ago Lucas saw in the Propagateur that Rousselon had received the volumes of the Propagation of the Faith. When a new work is started, the contributors are very anxious to receive to first ones. Will Rousselon send two volumes; Lucas will send the amount of his two units at the first opportunity. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Receipt for $129.18 received per Father Alexius J. Elder for books per invoice of July 22, 1840. :: V-4-k A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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He sends the enclosed circular to call attention to the annual return of statistics for Blanc's diocese and that of Natchez . By this same mail he has sent a copy of what was inserted in the Almanac for 1853. The printed circular lists 20 items to be given for statistics. :: VI-1-f L. and Circular 2pp. 4to.

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With a view to determine more accurately the Catholic population of this country, they have resolved to address a circular to every one of the parochial clergy in the United States. They solicit Blanc's approbation of this plan as it relates to his diocese. :: VI-1-e Printed L. 1p. 12mo.

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The moment the almanac for next year was ready Lucas sent them by the Brig Porpoise as per bill of lading annexed. Lucas' bill is for $18.75, the bill of lading is signed by Washington Jordan, Master. Folded inside the letter is another page with numbers from 1 to 16. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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A bill of lading on the Barque Mary, Captain Joseph Myrick who signs and a bill for $18.93 for books bought from Lucas. On the same paper in Blanc's hand, a list of books with their prices and the words: Paid to Father Gilbert? Raymond :: V-4-n Bill 2pp. 4to.

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Lucas sends a statement for books for $56.43. :: V-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In reply to Blanc's of the 6th, Lucas annexes the account of Father Victor Jouanneault ; Blanc will see that the balance, including the almanacs for 1844, is $24.26. A.L.S. On the same paper Jouanne ault's total account was $68.62. On July 13 Father Alexis J. Elder paid $34.31, a bill remitted by Sister Regina Smith, S.C. Jouanneault sent another bill for $21.07 to Blanc. On November 13, Bishop John Joseph Chanche paid Jouanneault's account of $34.31 and $18.75 for 100 almanacs for 1841....

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It would be very desirable to receive the information asked for by Father Charles I. White, editor of the U.S. Catholic Directory, from the 15th to the 20th of August. A.L.S. Written on the inside of:

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Lucas sends a parcel containing 100 Catholic Almanacs for the next year. The bill for $18.75 is at the top of the letter. He presumes Blanc would require the same number that he usually had., P.S. The parcel was put on board the Brig Ada and not the Irad Ferry. :: V-4-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lucas received Timon's letter through the kindness of Bishop Joseph Rosati. The books wanted by Timon's friends at Kaskaskia will be forwarded soon. Lucas sees by Timon's letter that Timon's missing box has made its appearance. Lucas had already forwarded another box for Timon to Wheeling containing the articles in the annexed invoice. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Lucas introduces James Roosevelt Bayley of New York, lately, like Wackerbath, an Anglican clergyman, now like him, a Catholic. Bayley has been at Rome, at St. Sulpice at Paris and is now on his way back to New York. Bayley is desirous of seeing the state of things in England and having received much gratification from Wackerbath's writings, he begged for an opportunity of making his acquaintance. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has just received a letter from a European bishop about one of his subjects who wishes to devote himself to the missions. Until now, he has refused permission thinking that perhaps it was instability but his vocation has persevered. As he is not an ordinary subject the bishop wishes to procure a suitable place for him. He is 29 or 30 years old, a doctor of theology, full of zeal and piety. He must have a warm climate. He speaks French and even a little English. If Rousselon has occasion...

Scope and Contents He has received Perché's letter by which he commends to him and places under his jurisdiction the monastery of Carmelite Sisters which recently came from St. Louis in Missouri to New Orleans. He is grateful for the benevolence of the Archbishop and would take the convent under his direction if that were possible. But he is so far away and there is no monastery of their order in America and therefore this is impossible. The Archbishop will have to supply. There are more than a hundred...

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Lucasz has had circulars advertising the Ave Maria printed and distributed among the Catholics of Ootacamund to increase subscriptions to it. He places his services at Hudson's disposal with a view to establishing an agency for selling the Ave Maria and Catholic books in the Madras Presidency. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Lucey asks for two tickets in the music Box raffle for the Indian Missions. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Lucey requests a copy of the Constitution and laws of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress, and information on special railway rates to the Congress, or to the (Catholic) Colored Congress, and on whether these Congresses will be held at the same time.

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She sends a copy of "Mother Elizabeth" their first New York Mother. She hopes Edwards will read it. She sends also a ciborium cover made by Mother Jerome many years ago. She has not forgotten her promise. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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Tomorrow will be the anniversary of their mother's death, 19 years ago. She has never had anything go harder with her since then than his sickness. But the two of them living and she cannot get to see him. A.L.S. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Luckett introduces their pastor, Father Thomas A. Lonergan who is traveling to raise funds to complete St. Anne Church . Believing to be Leray's remembrance of his old congregation to be still dear to him, they ask him to aid Lonergan. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At a meeting of the congregation of St. Mary's Church, the following resolution was passed: 1. They have learned with regret that their pastor has passed from this scene of his labors. 2. During his sojourn among them Father John Baptist Babonneau had won esteem and confidence. 3. They will transmit their grief to his relatives in France that they may know how dearly he was loved here. 4. The Bishop of New Orleans is to be requested to publish these resolutions and forward them to the Bishop...

Scope and Contents Luckett concludes that the state of O'Reily's health prevented him from writing. Mr. Connell? informed Luckett that O'Reily had left Vicksburg for New Orleans some six weeks ago and that he was able to walk the streets but not well. His leaving Vicksburg without writing has afforded Luckett a great deal of uneasiness. He owes O'Reily more gratitude than any brother living or his parents. The account of his health is giving Margaret Luckett uneasiness equal to a spell of sickness. A.L.S. On...

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She takes great pleasure in letting Edwards know that their reading room has been papered and painted. She thinks it would be well to dispose of their grand round table. Edwards seems so enthusiastic in that line that she has no doubt he sanctions their determination. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mother Ascension, C.S.C. seemed to receive at the end in abundance what no one dared to give her in a very small degree, when kind words and acts would have greatly cheered her lonely hours. Now she is beyond reach of her enemies. She never left her but she felt determined to live a better religious and work more earnestly for God. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

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How can she thank Edwards for such a remembrance? She believes Edwards will be almost a saint. She will be under obligation to him the rest of her life. Edwards should see Santa Clara, San Jose and the ruins of the old missions. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She gave Lulu the papers and they enjoyed reading the account. If she sends the carriage will Hudson give the sermon on prayer? Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. promised to conduct the children's retreat. Will Hudson please pray for Mr. Reilly and his afflicted family? Sister has been offering her prayers for Hudson's brother since she heard of his death. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article. Prayers are requested for the soul of Sister Blanche. Also enclosed is $1.25 in payment for the Ave Maria for C. Fehr. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mO.

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She cannot say much for the litany. It is very ordinary, though it will do for a change. Hudson should pray for Sister Mary Henrietta, C.S.C. who died recently. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The books arrived sooner than expected. The Catholic bookseller in San Francisco charges exorbitant prices, yet he grumbles about the trade not being kept where it should be. Father G.V. Coleman uses The Golden Wreath at May devotions. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She would like the bust if it is a good representation of Father Edward Sorin The last pictures made him appear so feeble she could not bear to look at them. She wants no part in the deliberations at St. Mary's. She knows Sorin received a letter that broke his heart, but could not believe it was from "across the road". But he is now beyond their reach. She cannot conceive their intention of torturing Mother Ascension. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.