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They ask if the library is making any effort to keep informed on the fascinating subject. Aeronautics is the only journal of its kind in America; it is scientific, thorough and reliable. :: XI-2-l Postcard, unsigned

Scope and Contents Sister Agatha writes to thank McMaster for Freeman's Journal and for the subscription receipt for the paper for the year. The paper is a very welcome friend to the western missionaries. The Sisters are not yet in the Convent but the repairs to the school and convent are being made. Meanwhile the nuns are with Mrs. Fitzgerald, who, along with her husband, is exceedingly king to them. It is impossible yet to say how the school will be patronized but Mr. Fitzgerald believes there will be a...

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In reply to her letter, they will be happy to add their mite to the work of James F. Edwards. They have letters from several bishops but they are on business of a private character which they do not care to publish. Mother Julia is on visitation in Arizona. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A passport to the Interior valid for one year delivered to William Seton, on demand of Mr. Liais, Consul of the United States at Cherbourg, and notifying civil and military authorities to allow Seton to pass and go about freely from Cherbourg, department of the, Manche to Paris, Department of the Seine. This passport gives a description of Seton According to age, height, color of eyes, hair, eyebrows, etc. :: II-1-a D.S. French 1p. 4to.

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In accepting their certificate of affiliation to the society of Advocates of St. Peter, which Pope Pius IX wished to expand throughout the world, Perché filled them with consolation. Last August 17 a delegation was received by Pope Leo XIII . The society needs human assistance to meet indispensable expenses and to publish their Annals. :: VI-3-a Printed Circular French 1p. 4to.

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Circular letter of the Society of Advocates of St. Peter in regard to the laws which prescribe civil formalities preceding the celebration of the sacrament of Matrimony :: VI-3-a Printed Circular Italian 3pp. 4to.

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Yesterday they received three of their Sisters of the Good Shepherd sent by their Mother Provincial of St. Louis. They send their respects. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Words fail her to express her thanks. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Odin for the exemption from payment granted to Mr. Bermudez . They are very happy to know this excellent man and to have the opportunity to thank him for such kind action in their behalf. They hope Odin will visit them on Sunday. Their Magdalens who are to make their religious profession that day desire very much to have him hear their vows. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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While everyone is offering their respects and love to Odin, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are not insensible to the universal joy. They hope Odin will visit them. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Sister submits a poem written by Clementine Dochez, a niece of Sister Alphonse, S.N.D :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for publishing the article she sent in and tells him that she can make no other returns besides her prayers. She hopes that Hudson and the Ave Maria will be blessed. She tells him that the Ave Maria is hailed with pleasure in her community. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She is sorry that Edwards has been so ill. She is still trying to get Edwards some relics. She is suffering with a tumor and asks Edwards to pray for her as she wants to live a while longer for the sake of her community.

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She acknowledges the receipt of $28 which Father Amédeé Béccard brought on behalf of Father Gilbert Raymond from the sale of the tickets. Sister has not yet had a letter from France, Montreal, or St. Louis. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. France 2pp. 12mo.

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It is difficult to grant Edwards's request as the Bishop died poor. She sends a rochet and Bishop N.A. Gallagher administrator of Galveston, Texas sends the enclosed autograph letter. The lace on the rochet is the work of Sister Mary Charles, a daughter of General William Rosecrans, who died at the Ursuline Convent , Brown Co., Ohio,

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She thanks Edwards for the beads, etc. She does not have a lock of Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecranz hair. She knows of two persons who might have one. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She regrets not having been able to write to him before his departure, but she was too overcome with sadness at not being able to accompany him. It would have been a great happiness for her, her family and her congregation. However, the decision of their Reverend Mother to retain her a few months is an indication of God's will. Still she has a great need to return to her native land. She asks him to take care of his health. P.S. Mother Espérance asks to be remembered. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French...

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They send a mitre which has been worn by Bishop F.P. McFarland and Bishop Thomas Galberry of Hartford. Twice before they sent a mitre of McFarland and are surprised that they are not in Edwards' collection. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Their visit to Notre Dame will always be remembered with pleasure. They hope to see Edwards at Nazareth some day. They regret the death of Father Edward Sorin. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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She asks that he send "Bethlehem" by Faber. Mother would like to read it. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed is $20 a Catholic lady asked her to send. Mrs. S. asks to have Masses and prayers offered for her Protestant husband who has contracted the habit of taking opium. She speaks of his reform after prayers of the Association of the Sacred Heart were said for him. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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St. Agnes is acquainted with the Pauls. They were a large family, but most of them have passed away. Daniel Paul spoke of Hudson with great admiration. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Acknowledging Clarke's of Nov.4, Sister Agnes has no papers of Bishop Francis McFarland . Clarke might be able to get them from Mother M. Angela Fitzgerald, R.S.M., and other information as she was with Bishop Thomas Galberry at his last moments. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Mother Agnese was very pleased when she received the picture of Gertrude. She knows McMaster must be proud to have three good nuns as daughters. She can not help thinking that Alphonsus will be claimed by the Redemptorists. Their Boarding School near Paris would be glad to have American girls and so she wishes he would advertise it in his paper. Mother Mary Walburga will write him on the subject. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In his audience of July 23, 1876 Pope Pius IX granted the Minister General of the Franciscans the faculty of dispensing Urban Stücker, cleric of the Franciscan Order, from his simple vows of poverty and obedience and of commuting his vow of chastity into a suitable pious work. On the same page Rome, July 31, 1876 Father Franciscus Maria? a Salerno, the Delegate General, by this faculty granted by the Pope dispenses Stücker from the vows of poverty and obedience and commutes the vow of...

Scope and Contents Dom Robot of the Benedictine province of France, and prefect apostolic of Indian Territory has established in American an Association in honor of St. Michael and the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary to promote the conversion of the Indians and begs for the members of the Association and the privilege of a plenary indulgence on the feasts of St. Michael and Our Lady of the Rosary, on the usual conditions, and an indulgence of 300 days once a day when they recite the Ave Maria for the...

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An agreement between Odin and the trustees. 8 points are listed. A.D. English 2pp. :: VI-2-k A.L.S., A.D. French English 8pp. 4to.

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In an audience with the Holy Father that day the Secretary of the Propaganda obtained for Purcell a dispensation of the first degree of affinity for Joseph Muller and Catherine Haberer, sister of his dead wife, for the reasons alledged in the petition, and for the legitimation of their children arising from such marriage. :: II-5-f Printed form filled D.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Veron, whose director Aguesse is, makes this request with his approval. He is capable of becoming a useful missionary. His talents, without being extraordinary, are above mediocre, his health is good, and in regard to piety he is an edifying seminarian. ` P.S. He asks Odin not to make him await a reply too long as Veron's parents live at a distance and it will take a little time to obtain their consent by letters. ` A.L.S. French :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Mother Superior told her to write by way of Mrs. Chrétien but Sister was too slow. She cannot console herself about the death of Madame Elizabeth Galitzine, R.S.C. . Sister wishes Blanc a happy new year. P.S. Mother Superior has sent by Mr. Chretien, 5 sachets, cloth, baskets, etc.. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.