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Moffitt asks McMaster to correct the mistake made in the Freeman of August 28, 1886, crediting Moffitt with only $1.00 for Mount Carmel, when he sent $10.00. P.S. He signified in his former note he wished the offering to be acknowledged. Enclosure: a clipping crediting a "friend of Mount Carmel", Wiskesbarre, with $1.00. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moffitt announces that he sent two barrels of sweet potatoes, one to McMaster and one to Mr. Howell. Moffitt fears that Howell is either sick, or out of the city, as he has not heard from him for 20 days. Moffitt asks that McMaster consider both barrels his own, if he has not heard from Howell. Moffitt, who has received no answer to letters, feels that Howell must have left for the South unexpectedly, upon the arrival of Mr. Davis, his brother in law, P.S. Moffitt signs a slip turning...

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Moffitt requests a copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moffitt protests against the publishing of the story "Elaine", which appeared in the Ave Maria, in book form. At the same time the story appeared in the Ave Maria during the summer of 1882, two friends of his, cousins to one another developed a great attachment for one another and wished to marry. Relatives of both protested and attempted to break the association, claiming the marriage would bring only misery. While the Church grants dispensations for such marriages, it does so only...

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Mohan sends McMaster $5 as a donation to the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Since he saw Edwards in New York, he has met with some disappointments. He went to Van Buren, Maine, and found his intended place engaged. He had enough money to bring him to Sussex where he is enjoying the hospitality of a poor priest. A decree has been passed that anyone getting a dispensation from a religious order must remain in some house of his order until he gets a bishop. He intends to write to Father Corby to get a place and asks the loan of $ 20 to get to New York. :: XI-1-l A.L.S....

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Mohan sends McMaster $2.02 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 34 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Professor James F. Edwards is off on vacation. On his return Moher will notify him that Miller has a book for him. Miller will please hold it. :: XI-2-K A.L.S. 4pp.

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Enclosed he will find the necessary postage for the return of the parcel as the enclosed card states. Note: The card attached to the letter is digested above. :: XI-2-K A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents In consecrating himself to the ecclesiastical state, Mohre intended to consecrate his life to the apostolic work of the Propagation of the Faith, and he thought to attain that end by entering the Congregation of the Holy Cross. He was very disagreeably surprised to be made master of studies, which does not permit him to prepare himself for that work. After mature reflection he had decided to leave the congregation as soon as circumstances permitted.Odin's arrival seemed providential and,...

Scope and Contents Father Kelly has found that their Church has a heavy debt and needs repairs. He has devised a plan which is set forth in the enclosed circular to raise funds. They are advertising in street cars and papers. Mrs. Mohun would like to have the Ave Maria publish an advertisement to get aid to pay all the debts and make all necessary repairs on the church. Louis Mohun has a good place - forty naval officers head the expedition. They say that he will make a fine engineer. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 8pp....

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Hudson made an error in dating his letter of recommendation February 2nd instead of April. Since Dorsey's application is dated February 14, she has been advised to get another letter of recommendation from Hudson. With the new endorsement on Notre Dame stationery, Father Edward Sorin's C.S.C. autograph should appear with his title of Superior-General. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Mohun is making a Catholic Christmas calendar which will contain quotations of such men as Longfellow and Tennyson. She hopes Hudson will undertake the printing job of the new calendar. If the proposal is acceptable, Mohun will send the month of May for Hudson to examine. She also has a Kempis Calendar. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Does Hudson think Father Edward Sorin would endorse this paper because Dorsey Mohun is the grandson of Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey . Mohun would be grateful to Sorin if he endorsed. President Rutherford Hayes is interested and will present the paper when it is ready to his excellency. Mohun thinks her mother's long service to the Irish and Catholics ought to make her son welcome in Belfast. Hudson is asked not to speak of this to Mrs. Dorsey or Nellie for Mohun wishes to surprise them....

Scope and Contents He was teaching at Gethsemani, Ky. Gethsemani Boarding School last year and when he left in June it was understood that he was to go back, but later received a letter informing him that he was not required. He never saw such ignorance among teachers and did not hesitate to say so. He wrote Mgr. Francis Satolli about getting back to Notre Dame, and although Satolli made inquires about him, he never answered him. He could have been back long ago but for one man, Father William Corby, C.S.C....

Scope and Contents Mojat is a French priest working in Martinique for over two years. He has remained an assistant due to the large number of priests in this colony. If Blanc needs a French priest, Mojat offers his services. He is 35, in good health, and used to a warm country. He is a native of Belley and believes there are many priests from Lyon in New Orleans. P.S. Mojat will go to New Orleans on a leave of several months which will be changed to a definite leave if Blanc admits him. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French...

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Permission for the servant Eulalie to go to have her child baptized. :: V-5-a A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Molina asks to be admitted to the diocese for the care of souls or for any other work the Bishop could use him for. He is Spanish, ordained for the diocese of Osma. He remained in Puerto Rico over two years and it is over two months since he came to Vera Cruz whose unhealthy climate, constant wars and especially the persecution of the clergy have made him look for another place. The good reports of the country and the qualities of the present prelate have made Molina prefer this diocese. He...

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Moll asks Blanc to accept this remembrance no enclosure from one of his most faithful subjects. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Late of the Civil and Military Hospital, Algiers, and formerly physician to the Pacha of Tripoli and Barbary; decorated with a Medal of Honor and one of the Founders of the Society of Medicine and Surgery. Office at the Drug Store of his brother, Ursulines Street, corner of Old Leveé. On the reverse side of the paper, the same thing in French :: VI-1-g Printed Notice ? 2pp. 12mo.

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He wishes to know if the birth records are still kept for 1843 and 1844. It is of importance to him to find out in which year he was born. As Purcell baptized him, he hopes it can be found. P.S. He would also like to know who his godfather and godmother were and the day of the month. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mollère was not yet decided in his vocation when he left the Barrens and he thought it more suitable that Blanc was not burdened with his education. He wished to wait until his father no longer wished to contribute before addressing Blanc. His father has ceased to help him for a long time and Mollere owes his education to the Lazarists. Now Mollére asks Blanc to admit him in the number of his protèés and tell him where he should go to make his studies. When he arrived at the Barrens he knew...

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They are enjoying this old city very much. :: XI-2-c Postcard, signed.

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They sail this morning at eleven o'clock. The day is not pleasant as it was raining all yesterday. She hopes he will keep well and go to see Willie. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents The undersigned will not stand any longer for present affairs., They have been told that the temporary church and school are to be, torn down and a new building erected downtown. They now say "stop", to some designing men. There will be no peace and union unless they, have Father Peter Kindekens. If they can have him they will not, object to a church downtown. Let him handle it and let his brother, Father Joseph Kindekens, attend to spiritual affairs. Father Peter, will not live long unless...

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A short time before Lefevere's death, they, at his request, bought a house for a parsonage. Lefevere had promised them a priest at the first opportunity. The house is now vacant and they have an opportunity to rent it. They are about 50 families. note in Hennaert's hand: Do not rent the house…Priest will be sent as soon as possible. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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Bishop Ramon Casaus y Torres, administrator of Cuba is informed of the contents of the letter which Blanc wrote to Mollun. The bishop hastens to reply that should the occasion arise, he will make it his duty to consider Blanc's request. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 1p. Folio

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Father Molon asks that McMaster open a list of the names of priests who will have courage enough to protest against the letters of the Archbishops John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati and Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis. He offers to head the list gladly. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Molon asks that McMaster investigate the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, to see if this is a reliable company. He does not wish to be deceived as he has been asked to insure his life. He is overjoyed that the doctrine of the infallibility of the Pope has been proclaimed. He feels that McMaster has done well in this Matter and he envys his glory. He hopes now that they the priests shall be allowed to read the Freeman's Journal. He also feels that as in the Council of...

Scope and Contents Molon sends McMaster a letter he has sent to President U.S. Grant, with permission to print it if he deems proper. Molon rebukes Grant for the assurances of American sympathy he has given to the Prussian legation in regard to the war between France and Prussia. Molon as a Catholic priest and as a Frenchman upbraids Grant for ungratefulness to a nation which aided in the Revolutionary war, and suggests that the statue of Lafayette in the Senate chamber be replaced by one of Arnold or...