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A receipt for $17.03 received from Bishop Anthony Blanc for postage for himself, Rousselon, Vezian, Maenhaut, Leon, Martin and Gauve. :: V-4-m A. Receipt S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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A receipt for $28.18 - received from Bishop Anthony Blanc for postage for himself, Rousselon, Marivault, Vezian, Buteux, Perché, and the Sisters of Charity. :: V-4-m A. Receipt S. French 1p. 8vo.

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She writes in a last effort to finish their church. They are going to try a fair to collect the necessary amount. The ask Blanc for a contribution. Small things sell at a fair for three times their value. Will Blanc address his offering to her husband, J.L. Monier . Her mother, Mrs. Ursin Perret, and her sister, Mrs. Delahoussaye are all working for the same end. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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He was pleased to hear from Edwards. Today is his birthday and he is having a nice time. It is cold there, three below zero. Edwards should tell Miguel A. Otero that he is having a nice time and wishes that he were there. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents His very short stay in the midst of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg did not permit them to talk to him as long as they had wished in the interest of their sisters in America. Since Odin's departure, they have reflected very seriously about everything he has proposed and they feel the necessity of talking to him again. They feel sure that he will not refuse this favor; by forestalling his arrival at Lyons a little the trip should be easy since the distance from Lyons to Bourg is very...

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Odin's letter announces that the Sisters of St. Joseph will see him soon. It will be a great day for them to be able to thank personally the Father, protector and benefactor of their Sisters. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The Sisters of St. Joseph thank him for accepting their request and they have confidence that nothing will prevent the trip which they regard as necessary in the interests of their Sisters. There is one question on which they wish to be perfectly clear; namely, the noviciate to be established at New Orleans. If he could gather some information on the manner in which novitiates in the missions are established, such as those of the Ursulines and the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul of which he...

Scope and Contents Monnie does not know whether Blin remembers him but in spite of the number of years that he has had no news and the different letters he has sent without reply, Monnie thinks Blin has moved and not received them. Every time he meets a traveler from America he asks if they do not know a French priest from Rennes. By chance he met Father Nicholas? Petesch, C.SS.R.? Pétch who said he had seen Blin and thought he was pastor of a parish in New Orleans. It was agreed that Monnie give him a letter...

Scope and Contents After Etienne?'s letter of August 10 of last year in which he promised to write soon, Monnier waited but nothing came. Circumstances oblige Monnier to tell of the claims the sons of Jean Pierre Monnie are making for the work on the church at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? Darisbourtg; they amount to $14.50. Monnier does not know whether Etienne? is obliged to pay these debts. Monnier is not obliged to pay unknown debts. When he was about to pay for the sale of Jacob Metz, there was a claim of...

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Mary Monnin sends McMaster 25¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 11 contributors of the money, and all promise to say the Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3p. 12mo.

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Mary Monnin sends 10¢ dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Monohan sends McMaster $20.00 as subscription fees to the Freeman's Journal for eight new subscribers who are listed along with four who are cancelling their subscriptions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Monroe acknowledges the receipt of and extends thanks for the letter and back copies of the "Freeman's Journal" sent by Murphy. He had expected this letter because he has received letters from Father James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey as well as one from the Archbishop John Hughes through Bayley. He comments on Murphy's letter. He sympathizes with Murphy over the loss of the latter's father but is glad he repented before he died. Monroe states that they are expecting but as yet have received...

Scope and Contents Monroe wanted to see McMaster before he left the United States but was unable to do so. He would like to have a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal but has no money available. He would like to have, however, a parcel of papers sent by any clipper vessel to Macao in the care of the American Consul. He would like to see any back copies of the Journal since the last of April. Monroe is unable to give McMaster any information concerning this expedition for publication but on his...

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Monroe submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Although unknown to McMaster, Monroe would ask a favor of McMaster, and reminds McMaster of his friendship for Monroe's brother, Colonel James Monroe, who was killed in the Civil War, at Harpers Ferry, in 1861. Monroe is now 68 years old and without health or employment. He has written about six thousand lines of poetry, and asks McMaster to tell him the best way of getting them published, and to introduce him to some publishers or to some literary society with influence. There is...

Scope and Contents Monroe writes a few lines on the eve of their departure from Hong Kong. They have been there six months at a most unhealthy period. This has been interrupted by two or three cruises in the brig Porpoise, to which vessel Monroe has been attached. On one of these, they rescued over 500 Chinamen from a desert island and on another had combat with 20 war junks, pirates. Commodore Ringgold, from the effects of climate and duties, has lost his reason. Another officer in command has not been ...

Scope and Contents Monroe was out of town until this morning and was going in this afternoon to see McMaster but Kiernan is going in instead. He sends this note by him and may not call today. He saw Mr. Budy this morning and on Saturday Mr. H _____ and Father H _____ . Mr. Kiernan is in favor of the paper's going on as he will find out and for McMaster's benefit. He is very clear and divided in his views. Budy, Monroe finds is of the same mind. It seems that they can hardly have any activities directly...

Scope and Contents Monroe says March 1 found him in Washington. McMaster's letter, with Monroe's card, was laid on the desk of the Secretary of War, while Monroe paced the floor of the gallery of the war office. Other expectants were similarly occupied. He had a favorable interview Saturday. Davis regarded his application favorably. Monroe was authorized to await the action on it here. General Scott let it go through his office, but the Adjutant General is thought, by Monroe, to have said that the...

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Mrs. Monroe sends a manuscript of a story that she has been advised would be suitable for the Ave Maria. It was suitable for the Catholic Youth's Magazine, but they do not pay for contributions. The author is almost an invalid with an orphan boy to support. Mrs. Monroe wants Hudson to inform her if he will publish the story, and what he is willing to pay as the pen is her only means of livelihood. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Monroe has just heard of McMaster's bereavement, and if he were not confined to his room he would hasten to condole with him. When he is well again Monroe will say two Masses for Mrs. McMaster. Many others are also praying for the repose of her soul. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A receipt for 5 piastres for a small cornerstone. Signed by McDonald :: V-5-c Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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A bill for $28.80 for slate and marble. Receipted May 18 by P. Chevalier :: VI-1-g Receipt 2pp. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $32 for a tombstone in memory of Father Jean Etienne Blin and one for Father Valcourt G. Gauthreaux . Receipted by F. ? Chevalier :: VI-1-f A. Bill S. French 2pp. 16mo.

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She permits her slave Joseph to marry Celestine, belonging to Mr. Trénie. A.D.S. French :: V-5-n A.D.S. French 3pp. folio 32mo.

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Receipt for $10 received for the cure of Rousselon's horse. :: VI-2-a A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents A Society of St. Vincent de Paul was organized in St. Patrick's parish on the 16th. Its principal objective will be to procure books for the poor children who attend the school taught by the Brothers of Christian Doctrine as well as other help their resources will permit. The presiding officer chosen is Father Cyril Dela Croix. The appointment is subject to the approval of the Bishop. As secretary of the conference, Montardier asks Blanc's approval of Delacroix as president. Their next...

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Although retired for some time and not having great resources, Montaubricq nevertheless sends an offering for the flood victims of Perché's diocese. P.S. Enclosed a check for $50. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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He paid a visit to the inhabitants of St. Remy and would have rendered his homages to Purcell if things could have been arranged. But they offer a pastor only $200 without a horse, firewood, or furniture. It is impossible to accept that position. He would have been happy to enter Purcell's diocese, but perhaps there will be another opportunity. :: II-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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He writes to find out whether Edwards has the Reports of the Labor Bureau which he left in the Community House. If not he should ask Father Burns to remove them to the library. These reports will have great value for him in some work which he hopes to do in sociology and economics.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo.