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On her return she found the two letters asking receipt for the $100. The manuscript she promised she has not as yet copied. She would like to have seen Notre Dame on the 15th of August and seen Archbishop William Henry Elder whose father was a first cousin to her father. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Seeing in the "Catholic Mirror" of Baltimore that Edwards is desirous of corresponding with persons who have back copies of the Mirror, she writes that she has five bound volumes, 1852 to 1858. She has copies of the "New York Fremans Journal" and of a large newspaper called "The Maddisonian" published in Hagerstown or Fredrick some 70 years ago. She keeps a little Catholic book store and needs the money. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. Note: the reverse side contains a printed advertisment of the...

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They have at length gotten the papers listed in such a way that Edwards can understand what they are. They do not wish to dispose of any line of them in parts. Edwards would have a better opportunity of disposing of them than she would.

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(Onahan) is appointed an aide to the Chief Marshall of the Catholic Division of the Columbian parade. Aides will be mounted. Onahan should report to Col. M. C. Hickey.

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He sends $6.00 for his subscription and for Father A Hurley's. Hurley's paper should be sent to St. Mary's Church in St. Paul. He thanks McMaster for his articles on Catholic schools. Coming at a time when Caillet was discouraged because of lack of teachers, means and of good will, McMaster's articles have confirmed Caillet in his convictions. He promises his prayers for McMaster's continued success. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cain accepts the invitation to prepare a paper on "The Social Question" to be read at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He shall attend to space and range of the subject.

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Cain has received a letter from Father Hill informing him that Onahan wishes to know what main view Cain shall take on the "Social Question." He shall confine himself to Private Property and the Encyclical, "On the Condition of Labor." He quotes and explains a leading sentence and principle.

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St. John's Normal College shall give all its attention to the Columbian Catholic Congress. The distance from the post office, plus the snow, accounts for the delayed answer.

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Onahan is asked to accept the thanks of (St. John's Normal College) for the invitation and introduction cards to the Columbian Catholic Congress, which will be given early attention.

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He lists the delegates of St. John's Normal College, Danvers, Massachusetts to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Statement, and note in Italian. :: XI-2-i Printed form, A.S. 1p.

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Calandri expresses sympathy and condolince to McMaster and his children on the death of Mrs. McMaster. She was the first to welcome the writer when he first came to America. The prayers of that Passionist Community have already been offered for the repose of her soul, with a Mass being said for her. He begs McMaster to keep up his courage. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At present he finds it impossible attend to Edwards' request. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His Holiness Pope Pius IX grants by this letter of the Secretary of the Sacred Congregation to Purcell the faculty of delegating the suitable priest of his diocese to bless bells within the limits of the diocese, not excluding the use of water in urgent cases, for ten years. :: II-5-a L.S. and Stamped with Seal Latin 1p. 4to

Scope and Contents A memorandum prepared by Caldwell, Civil Engineer and Land Agent at Cordova, Mexico, instructs Maurice to call on T. Robinson Rodgers in New York and tell him Caldwell is in good health and is doing well, but has received only three letters from his wife. Maurice is instructed to tell Mr. McMaster that he approves of McMaster's efforts to find homes in Mexico for their friends, and shall continue his office in Cordova to give information and assistance to emigrants. He will make no...

Scope and Contents He remembers McMaster's offer to write to the Sisters of Charity of New Orleans on behalf of Caldwell's son. He wrote to his sister, Belle P. Caldwell, now at Oxford Female College in Hamilton, telling her to write to him under the name of Mr. A.S. Van Praag, 17 Abingdon Square, N.Y. City. His letter was sent from the Police Jail at New Orleans, Sept. 17. The boy is to leave for New York on Monday. A son of Van Praag sailed with him at the time. Caldwell asks McMaster to extend his...

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Caldwell learns of the death of Mrs. McMaster and writes McMaster expressing Mrs. Caldwell's and his condolince at McMaster's bereavement. They did not know of Mrs. McMaster's illness nor of the funeral announcement. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They send a mitre of Bishop Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit for Edwards' collection of memorials. In exchange they would like some fossils or botanical specimens.

Scope and Contents Callaert informs Lefevere of the discouraging outlook for a Catholic school. Very few Catholics are in favor of it; some who subscribe refuse to pay. Of the 200 Catholic families, about 45 have paid something; most of these are poor and have no children; those most able and with children refuse to pay. The Committee has resigned because of insults; they are called "the constables of the bishop." Callaert is in poor health and is thinking of returning home. Catholics are meeting to raise...

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Lefevere's advice to let F. Steiner retain a pew to which he has not a right has turned out bad. After many weeks the pew was rented to Michael Conlisk. Having heard this, the Steiner family by arriving early has filled it and refuses to give it up. Unless Lefevere does something, all authority of priest and Committee will cease. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Thomas Rafter has come home from Montreal because the high rate of exchange made it impossible for his parents to pay his board. As he is good in Latin and has a decided vocation to the priesthood, Callaert suggests that Lefevere send him to Louvain where he would be out of danger of the draft. His parents could pay for the voyage, clothing and a little more. Since Rafter wishes to belong to Detroit will Lefevere take him under his patronage? Callaert quotes a letter of recommendation from...

Scope and Contents From the letter he received from Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati, he concludes that he has to go to Rome in person in order to obtain justice and to have his character reestablished. He has already informed Cardinal Alexander Franchi to this effect. As he does not wish to create any further musunderstanding he thinks it best to give Borgess this information. If he thinks it proper please give him an indefinite leave of absence and a letter of recommendation to the Bishops so...

Scope and Contents He regrets he was not home when Lefevere visited Marshall. He was at Stony Creek where he met opposition. The Germans in Marshall are grateful to Lefevere for sending a German-speaking priest. Some are lukewarm, others have left the church. All goes well except they have no school due to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, withdrawal, especially Sister Ignatia. Application to Father Edward Joos and the Mother Superior at Monroe has been made for the Sisters' return, but...

Scope and Contents He has received Lefevere's letter of Nov. 17. The Sisters of the Names of Jesus and Mary? of Windsor, arrived in Marshall yesterday and intend to depart today. They seem very well pleased with present accomodations. The Mother Superior promises to write immediately to the Superior General and she thinks that Marshall will soon be supplied with a good school Callaert will give a reunion dinner to his neighboring confreres the 24th, and invites Lefevere. Today being Lefevere's 27th anniversary...

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Callaert begs permission to return to Belgium. His good character has been taken away by his successor in Stonycreek, Father Bernard J. Wermers . He had made the same request of the late Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere shortly before the latter's death. He feels neither ashamed nor sorry for what he has done for and in Stonycreek. All goes well in Marshall. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hennaert's letter of April 3 was received and from its tone Callaert sees that Hennaert is mistaken. A right judgment cannot be made unless both sides are heard. Being slandered before laymen, Callaert thinks he has a right to defend his character. Thomas Vay, 73 years old and a parishoner, wishes to will his property without any delay without his aged wife's knowledge. Callaert asks Hennaert for advice. He regrets Hennaert's poor health, and suggests a year's rest in Europe. :: III-2-l...

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He is sorry Mother Gertrude has taken Sister Ignatius from Stony Creek. He begs her to send Sr. Ignatius to Marshall with 3 other Sisters. They speak of her here as they do Father Peter Koopmans, with moved hearts and tears in their eyes. As to salary, whatever Mother Gertrude and Father Edward Joos say, Callaert is satisfied. Enclosure:

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Before coming to Monroe, Callaert thought all had been settled between Lefevere and Father Edward Joos in regard to support but he has experienced the contrary. Callaert told Joos that the revenue should be divided equally or almost equally with one who has half of the work to do. If it is not divided that way it will be impossible to live "friendly" together and he would be glad, though he likes Monroe, to be allowed to remain in his missions. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Callaert has twice found the relics of the altar stone of Stonycreek fallen out and on consulting Bouvier found that the stone loses consecration when relics are removed. All goes well with regard to the new church. All approve the plan of Father Dumon's Edmund Dumont church. They are taxed 2 ½%. Mr. O'Conner of Monroe gave $50, several others of Monroe feel interested in Stonycreek's church. The church was crowded; 178 received Holy Communion. It was voted that John Dunn shall be treasurer...