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Cannon thanks Onahan for the information on the date of the Columbian Congress. If Catholic fraternal orders should take a part, he hopes that Onahan will forward announcements.

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The Catholic Order of Foresters will hold their 10th Annual Session at the same time as the World's Catholic Congress. Cannon has seen C. C. Bonney in regard to the use of the auditorium in the Art Institute, the use of which has been allocated to the Catholic Congress for a full week. Cannon, having been referred to Onahan, asks him whether it would be possible to secure one of the halls for the Foresters Convention, which will take four days.

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Canoz thanks Hudson for adding his name to the subscribers list of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He troubles Edwards to obtain information of the following priests who in early times ministered to the Catholics in the northern part of the state: Michael Edgar Shaw, Feliz Ruff, Benjamin Petit, John Claude Francois. Petit accompanied the Indians when they were removed beyond the Mississippi. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Richard R. Elliot of Detroit directed him to apply to Edwards for the biographical sketch of Father Michael Shawe written by Elliott. Canthoun requests an outline of the life of Shawe. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Cantlin Engraving Company sends some book covers requested by the Crosscup and West Company. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mamie told her that Seton mentioned her in his letter and that encouraged her to write him again. She did not answer his last letter dated August. She is spending the holidays with Mamie. John Devereux, nephew of their Archbishop is spending the holidays with Mrs. Heraty and goes everywhere with them. January 3 they go to a dance given by the Misses Gallagher, cousins of Cantwell. She missed Seton when he left Cape May last summer. She will be at home, 1439 North Sixth Street after...

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The family is well. Several lives were lost, and houses were destroyed. :: I-2-m Telegram

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Cantwell, of W.J.Feeley, Gold and Silver smiths, would like to show Onahan a badge designed for the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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The enclosed design of badge is what Cantwell wishes to sell to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress delegates. It is submitted for criticism — the busts are those of the Pope, Archbishops Freehan and Ireland, but others may be substituted. He explains that this is only a rough sketch. He would like to call on Onahan.

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Father Cantwell, who is an admirer of Orestes A. Brownson and his Review, enquires whether Henry Brownson is continuing with it. He is anxious to obtain all the works of Dr. Brownson and would like to exchange his own translations of the Universal History of Cesar Cantu, which he regards highly, for works by Dr. Brownson. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Some years ago Father Cantwell got a letter from Brownson with regard to his procuring for him all the works of his father Orestes A. Brownson from a second hand book store which would let him pay the money by installments at his convenience; and he would be glad to hear if Brownson can do so. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Cantwell regrets that he did not accept Brownson's offer of a set of Brownson's Works when it was first made, but now wishes to have a set laid aside for him, to be paid for in installments, which he assures Brownson he can meet. Cesare Cantu and Orestes A. Brownson are his favorite writers and he is very anxious to obtain Brownson's Works. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Cantwell sends two pounds as an installment on Brownson's Works. Brownson has made him the happiest man on earth, a better man and priest than he ever was, and he sends his thanks and gratitude. He has preached several sermons from the Heterodox writings, correcting when necessary, and they have made a sensation among the congregation of the Cathedral. He hopes that Brownson will give him time to pay by installments; he has said several Masses for Orestes A. Brownson, who, he is sure,...

Scope and Contents Cantwell thanks Brownson for permitting him to pay for Brownson's Works. With love and admiration for Orestes A. Brownson he sends one pound. Brownson will be glad to hear that his sermon from Dr. Brownson's "The Mediatorial Life of Jesus" filled the Cathedral; Bishop E. G. Bagshawe was present; the Congregation, who are pious, enlightened, elite, wept; he is told it was the greatest sermon preached here, and it has done good. Nicholas Cardinal Wiseman preached here but never took so well....

Scope and Contents Cantwell encloses a one pound installment on Brownson's Works, and will pay off the debt as soon as he can. He showed Brownson's letter to his bishop Edward G. Bagshawe and his secretary and told them he hoped to introduce him to the Bishop, who replied that he would be glad to see him. The secretary declared Brownson's Works were useful and valuable. If Brownson comes to Nottingham next summer, Cantwell, if still here, will entertain him; and if he has a mission of his own, may arrange for...

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Cantwell sends his installment on Brownson's Works, of which he makes great use although he has been unable to find an article called "A Cure for the Bite of the Black Serpent". He hopes Brownson will come to Nottingham. He read and admired his discourse at the Baltimore Congress. He thinks college books of theology and philosophy should be remodelled and popularized by the laity. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Cantwell acknowledges the receipt of Brownson's letter and his pamphlet on freemasonry and describes his daily schedule and his love for Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, who consoles him since he is alone in the world. Some years ago the Jesuits in the Civilta attacked Cesare Cantu, who asked the Archbishop of Milan to point out anything wrong, and was vindicated. Cantwell reflects on the natural human weaknesses of bishops and his own faith. He is sure Brownson has genius and talent to do much good...

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Cantwell encloses two pounds in payment for Brownson's Works, of which he has made much use, which he describes, and of which he is very fond. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Cantwell sends Ł2 to reduce the balance he owes on Brownson's Works. He read Brownson's last letter after dinner to the Bishop and the other priests and is looking forward to his translation of the Life of Columbus. He has recently converted a lady and her daughter by reading from the works of Dr. Orestes A. Brownson. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The two volumes of the Life of Columbus have reached Cantwell. The translation, in method and manner, is such as he expected from Brownson. He asks that it be put to his account. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Cantwell regrets that his present installment can be only £1, which nevertheless leaves only £1 due on Brownson's Works plus the price of the Life of Columbus. He is very grateful to Brownson for his favor. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Cantwell sends 10 shillings in part payment of his debt, which except for unforeseen circumstances would not be paid off. Monsignor Nicholas Cantwell of Philadelphia is his uncle. He often thinks of Brownson when he reads Brownson's Works, of which he never tires. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Cantwell's health and constitution are thoroughly broken down as a result of the death of some friends and being done out of some property intended for him. His hand is severely wounded from a razor cut, and he will therefore need a little more time to repay the balance due on Brownson's Works. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cantwell takes the honor of informing McMaster that he has been elected as an honorary member of St. Francis Xavier's Purgatorian Society. He hopes this may meet with McMaster's approval. :: I-2-e A.L.S. ip. 12mo.

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She encloses $5.00 for Mount Carmel, hoping every reader who wears the scapular will contribute to the Holy Mount. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for sending him an Ave Maria. Then he explains the organization and prospective development of the Catholic University College and a Public School which were recently founded for the benefit of Catholic students in England. He recommends these schools to Americans who want an English Catholic education. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has lately received into the Church Mrs. George Pendleton Bowler of Cincinnati, whose name is probably known to Purcell. She has left London with her husband and sister-in-law to spend a few months in Egypt and the East, perhaps visiting Rome in the spring. Mrs. Bowler feels that a letter from Purcell would be of great value to her as an introduction, and as she has not met Purcell, she asks Capel to write for her. Her family wish to keep her conversation quiet at present, but he is...

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He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria and the notice of his works, also for the donation to the Indian Mission of Pondichery. Would like to accept the invitation to Notre Dame extended by the Superior General. Funds at the present are much needed at University College, so he may come as a beggar. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She was glad to hear from him but grieved to hear that he has not been well. Edwards will be most welcome any time. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.