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O'Brien presents a copy of his latin book for young pupils. Any remarks Hudson wishes to make regarding the use of the work will be gratefully received. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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O'Brien introduces his friend William Burke ; he goes from here to make an establishment in New Orleans. He carries letters from the first gentlemen of Virginia which bear testimony to his moral and literary attainments. His disapprobation of the persecution by their Presbyterian neighbors two winters ago is the cause of the falling off of his school. He has been a friend of O'Brien for 12 years and was of great service in establishing religion here. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He owes Edwards an apology for not acknowledging the receipt of his kind favor; the cut came in season; he thanks Edwards sincerely. In regard to the old vestment, he does not know that the party mentioned in very reliable. He is always willing to do anything he can for Edwards. :: XI-2-e L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He thanks Edwards for his good wishes. Edwards knows they are reciprocated. May every blessing be Edwards is his prayer and wish. XI-2-h L.S. Typed 1p.

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After he left Notre Dame, he spent most of his vacation East. In the line of music he has done excellently. He met some of the best musicians in the country, Victor Herbert among them. Thomas A. Steiner sent him word of Prof. Newton A. Preston's death. He encloses $10. for Edwards to buy him a Notre Dame pin. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp.

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O'Brien asks McMaster to answer the above. No enclosure included. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He invites McMaster to address the Rochester Circle of the Fenian Brotherhood at McMaster's earliest convenience. Knowing of McMaster's defense of Ireland they know he will not refuse to help them in her interest. For certain reasons, they do not advertise the lecture to be for the benefit of the Fenians, but on some Irish subject, making a distinction with but little difference. He asks McMaster to inform him as soon as possible regarding the time, terms, subject, etc. ` P.S. Their...

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O'Brien sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel and solicits prayers. P.S. he does not want his name published. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He received Edwards' note and was delighted to think that Edwards remembered him. His father refuses to let him work while he is still in school. He is going to John Hopkin's Universiey in Baltimore and study Chemistry; he has too much of a temper for N.D. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp.

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O'Brien sends $10 which Blanc is to give to Catharine O'Brien, his wife, who will call for it. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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About the middle of February, O'Brien sent $10 for his wife, Catharine O'Brien and three children. She called on Blanc for it but unluckily, as Father John Joyce tells O'Brien, it could not have reached there at the time. She is now in Maysville and O'Brien asks Blanc to send it to Joyce. They need it badly. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Miss O'Brien shall a ttend a Librarian Convention in Chicago. She is of small means, and plans to stay at the Dormitory, but she asks Onahan to send her some information as to its suitability and prices.

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Mrs. O'Brien sends $5.40 as dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $3.00 for Mount Carmel and names four contributors. :: I-2-g A.L.S? 1p. 16mo.

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The committee meeting has too long been delayed. To insure a large attendance of the Hierarchy, he suggests that the date of the meeting correspond with the Seminary celebration in Baltimore, or later, the celebration of the golden jubilee of the Archbishop of St. Louis. The former is preferable, since it is sooner, and closer to New York. :: IX-1-c T.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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O'Brien has, through Bishop Foley, a letter from Cardinal Gibbons, of which a copy was enclosed, along with a copy of a letter to Judge Morgan J. O'Brien. Enclosure:

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"Dormer here last night and in receipt of telegram from wife announcing letter from O'Brien to call meeting of twenty-eight and ninth as" ——-incomplete. :: IX-1-c T.L. Unsigned 1p. 12mo

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Miss O'Brien to meet Miss Gibbons at eight o'clock Saturday evening. (Note: Calling card, autographed found in James F. Edwards papers.):: XI-2-f A.(unsigned) 1p.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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A meeting of the Committee on Organization will be held Oct. 28th. :: IX-1-c T.L. Unsigned 1p 12mo.

Scope and Contents M(ichael J.) O'Brien has mixed up Morgan J. O'Brien's brother-in-law, John C. Crimmins, with another man of identical name. The Crimmins related to M. J. O'Brien was not killed nor has he committed suicide. M. J. O'Brien saw W(illiam) B(ourke)Cockran, who could not promise to attend the (Columbian Catholic Congress) because of an extra session of the (United States) Congress (Frederic R.) Coudert (?) would be the best local speaker, not associated with politics. M. J. O'Brien urges Onahan to...

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Enclosed is a letter from W.J. Onahan, and a telegram from M.W O'Brien, relative to the meeting. Also sent are the minutes of the meeting, so that Dormer can get the names of the Committee. The meeting shall be of the entire committee, on Oct. 28. Because of short time, Dormer is to send telegrams for notices. Expenses will be arranged at meeting. No enclosures. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 2p 12mo

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Enclosed is a letter from W.(J.) Onahan, and a telegram from M.(W) O'Brien, relative to the meeting. Also sent are the minutes of the meeting, so that Dormer can get the names of the Committee. The meeting shall be of the entire committee, on Oct. 28. Because of short time, Dormer is to send telegrams for notices. Expenses will be arranged at meeting. (No enclosures.)

Scope and Contents Judge O'Brien is not the permanent chairman of the committee, but was only temporary chairman, in the absence of Governor Carroll. O'Brien wrote Onahan concerning this matter, urging him to communicate with Carroll so that no doubt would arise as to who would act until the next committee meeting. Onahan promised to attend this. O'Brien has no doubts that Carroll will remain as Chairman. He was appointed chairman of the sub-committee on "Papers." That committee can do nothing until the...

Scope and Contents O'Brien has received the "Columbian" and hopes that the news as to the meeting of the whole committee in New York next month is true. Should the sub-committee "on Papers" meet before the general committee? O'Brien has just returned to the city, and will immediately send out notices for the meeting of the sub-committee, if Onahan approves. The committee on "Subjects" consits of Bishops Maes, Foley, Farrelly and Keiley. The late John Boyle O'Reilly has not been replaced on the ...

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Can Catholics be indifferent to the necessity of preserving and making known all that bears on the history of the Church. This society was established to stimulate an interest in the glorious labors of the church. The dues of its members are its only source of income. They make an appeal for members. :: XI-1-g Printed 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents O'Brien writes to express his gratitude for Blanc's kind reception when, in his endeavor to collect for a church, he visited Blanc. No sooner did he learn of Blanc's wish than he desisted entirely, thankful for the encouragement he had received. On his return he visited St. Louis and Natchez; urgent necessity compelled him to return home. The Prior of St. Joseph's desires to receive from his native city, Barcelona, a box of books and a sum of money. He has had them addressed to Blanc and...

Scope and Contents Blanc's offering them Dominicans an establishment in New Orleans is warmly appreciated and they will feel happy in availing themselves of his liberality. O'Brien has written to their General to obtain two Fathers from France to aid in corresponding with Blanc's desires. Father Lacordaire, the provincial of France, will have some influence in seconding their petition. If they can procure this assistance they hope to establish a branch of their order in New Orleans. It will be difficult to...

Scope and Contents O'Brien received Blanc's letter on the 2nd. He was in Kentucky when it arrived and it was detained at Somerset as they knew he would soon visit there. The Father General of the Dominicans has not written on the subject of the establishment in New Orleans. O'Brien has a deep interest in this establishment, but as his term of office expires in three months, the Fathers have determined not to make any new establishment until after the Provincial chapter in the last week in October. The matter...

Scope and Contents She writes about a young clergyman, a particular friend of hers. He had been with Bishop Andrew Byrne, ordained in that diocese. He has extremely poor health now in New York. His bishop insists on his return to Arkansas; it would be almost his death. Byrne has prevented him from officiating at all, merely to force his return. He is an excellent priest, unable to stand the severe labors of a missionary life in Arkansas. Byrne refuses him an exeat on account of his great utility to him. She...