1878 Dec.,
Carolan, Margaret:
Norwich, (Ontario)
to
J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Carolan sends McMaster a $5 Canadian bill as mission dues for the aid of the Indian Missions. $1 of it may be used for some other charity if McMaster sees fit. The 12 contributors are listed.
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1878 Dec. 1
Fullerton, Georgiana:
Bournemontte, England
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She gratefully acknowledges the generous financial assistance given in response to her appeal for funds by Hudson and other donors whom she asks Hudson to publicly thank in the pages of the Ave Maria. In order to remove the the embarrasing situation whereby she is mentionned as a contributor to the Ave Maria but in reality never contributes anything she intends to write an article for publication during the current year. If certain old issues of the Ave Maria are available she requests that they be sent to her.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 2
Wall, Samuel:
Osceola Mills, Wis(consin)
to
(Henry Edward) Cardinal Manning:
Wall read a sermon of Manning's in the New York "Freeman's Journal" in behalf of the education of students for the priesthood and sends $5. for that purpose. Wall is an Englishman also, and a convert along with his whole family, and asks for prayers of thanksgiving for it and for all Englishmen throughout the world. He likes to think of Manning as a gardener of the Lord, nourishing the trees which bring forth good fruit. May God bless the Cardinal, British subjects, and may their country use its great power for the glory of God.
(in the papers of Father Daniel E. Hudson, CSC)
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1878 Dec. 5
Gross, Geo. J.:
Reading, P(ennsylvani)a.
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He wants to borrow Hudson's copy of the "White Hall Review" with the intention of using it to help in the conversion of a Protestant friend of his. He encloses postage money enough for the book to be sent first class.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 2 pp. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 6
(Emery, Susan L.):
Dorchester, (Massachusetts)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She received a letter from Hudson along with the Ave Maria containing her poems. It gives her great pleasure to be permitted to write for the Ave Maria. She names her stories which were previously sent to the Month magazine.
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1878 Dec. 6
Semmes, Julia:
Memphis, (Tennessee)
to
(James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Semmes sends McMaster $5.55 as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael for the Indian Missions.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 7
Spalding, J.(ohn) L.(ancaster) Bishop of Peoria:
Peoria, (Illinois)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Despite his many duties he will try to write the introduction to the new series of stories in the Ave Maria so that it will be completed sometime after Christmas.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1 p. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 9
Norris, J.W.S.:
Bay City, (Michigan)
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He encloses some lines intended for publication in the Ave Maria which he was inspired to write after reading Maurice F. Egan's sonnet, "The Knighthood of Today." This sonnet is sent with Mr. Egan's permission.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1 p. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 9
O'Meara, Kathleen:
Woolhampton, (England)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's letter of Nov. 18th received and she wrote one to him the same day. Hopes the sketch of Pere Lecondaire has reached Notre Dame safely. "Cyril" is supposed to appear without the name of the author at the Cardinal's request. Also for the people concerned in the history it needs a much more famous name to make it interesting. The story is the true story of two souls and while writing it, the power was felt so intensely that it was an effort to go on with the work. She is sure it will reach many with the force of a living Messai, as one sees God almost visible. She asks remembrance in Hudson's prayers for ten conversions, and her mother is better when she asks for Hudson's prayers. They are going to be in Woolhampton until February. Best wishes for Christmas.
X-2-e - A.L.S. - 4 pp. - 16 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 9
Paul, Daniel:
Rome, (Italy)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He includes a letter especially suitable for publication in the Ave Maria and promises to send another of equal importance in about a week. In return for these letters he asks that the remuneration be forwarded to a friend of his whose address is enclosed. If this request is granted Paul will regard it as a great service to him. He received Hudson's letter and regularly gets the Ave Maria.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1 p. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 11
Ebner, O.S.B., Father Claude:
Devil's Lake Agency,
Dakota Terr(itory)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He gives the names of four new subscribers he secured for the Ave Maria. The prayer books and leaflets Hudson sent have arrived and have already proved of great benefit to the Indian children to whom they were distributed. Ebner and the children are both very grateful for Hudson's kindness. One of the Grey Nuns associated with him in teaching the young Indian children has been transferred to another position. Because of her great ability and popularity as a teacher this nun will long to remembered by her former pupils.
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1878 Dec. 12
(Jourdan), C(aesar) V(ictor Angele Jean Baptiste), Bishop of Tarbes,:
(France)
to
(Jourdan) was very happy to receive 's letter. He has not forgotten him, or Mr. de Larbre, or 's mother. Jourdan sends his blessing to 's baby. He will do all he can for the priest in whom interests himself, but the council will want to know his name his antecedents and the state of his health. should ask Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché) to forward that information as soon as possible. (In the papers of Archbishop Perché).
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1878 Dec. 14
Brower, John Lefoy:
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He acknowledges receipt of the pamphlets Hudson so kindly sent to him and states that both he and his wife read them with great interest. His delay in answering is due to a sickness which confined him to his home for several days.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 14
Dolores, S(iste)r. M.:
New York, (New York)
to
Father D.(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Inspired by a recent story of Father (Abram) Ryan's printed in the Ave Maria she wrote the enclosed lines with the hope that they too would be published in Our Lady's magazine. If they are she asks that the number of the Ave Maria containing them be sent to the address shown on this letter.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12 mo - {2}
1878 Dec. 14
Goeggel, He:
Paris, (France)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Goeggel reminds (Perché) of his promise made during his stay at Paris. Their brother, Charles Justin Goeggel died of yellow fever at New Orleans on August 9, 1878 as Léon Hude, employed at Mr. Mallard's, the upholsterer(?), informed them. They have vainly tried to get a death certificate. Father (Hyacinthe Claude) Mignot searched the register but found nothing. Goeggel asks (Perché) to have a declaration by two witnesses drawn up.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1878 Dec. 14
Hickey, P.(atrick) V.:
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.)Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He received Hudson's notice concerning the necessity of having a family Catholic library in every Catholic home and states in regard to this notice that he himself, who is so interested in this work, could not have written a more favorable report. He promises to send advertising copy as soon as Hudson asks for it.
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1878 Dec. 14
(McCaffery), Father Bernard:
Dubuque, Iowa
to
(Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Being in debt to such an extent that it is necessary to beg fifty or sixty thousand dollars if their abbey, New Malleray, is to be saved, McCaffery seeks the aid of Hudson. He wants a copy of the enclosed letter containing a plea for financial assistance to be inserted in each copy of the Ave Maria, with the exception of those addressed to residents of Dubuque County, Bishops, and priests, of an issue printed during the Christmas season. If Hudson accepts this plan and states the number of letters required McCaffary will send them to him.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 2 pp. - 32mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 15
Parker, Eliza R.:
Bedford, Springs, (Kentucky)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Noticing that Hudson intends to enlarge the Ave Maria she again advances her proposal to provide the Ave Maria with sketches of the lives of Catholic poets with the expressed purpose of later publishing them along with some of the authors' works in book form. She thanks Hudson for sending the payment for the last story and she promises to send another in several weeks.
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1878 Dec. 16
Spalding J.(ohn) L.(ancaster) Bishop of Peoria:
Peoria, (Illinois)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He regrets that the enclosed story written with all the carefulness possible could not have been shorter. Wishing to have the story printed without errors he asks that a corrected proof be sent to him along with the manuscript.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1 p. - 12 mo - {1}
(1878) (Dec. 17)
DeRegge, Father (Hippolyte):
(Rochester, New York)
Proceedings at the Cathedral in honor of De Regge's twenty-fifth anniversary. The sermon delivered by Father (John P.) Stewart is quoted.
I-1-e - Newspaper Clipping - 2 columns - folio - {1}
(18)78 Dec. 18
Grévimberg, L.:
Jeannerette, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Perché's letter reached him. Father (J.D.) Flanagan has a rough task before him. They will be happy to do all they can to lighten the burden.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 3pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1878 Dec. 20
Corrigan, M(ichael) A(ugustine) Bishop of Newark, (New Jersey):
Newark, (New Jersey)
to
(James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Because the subject of a "Missionary Rector" is so important, and because Bishop Corrigan is unable to see McMaster personally, he is writing in a few points in the discussion. First: the institution of Missionary Rector was the outgrowth of the fact that Bishops, finding it impractical to establish canonical parishes, proposed to the Holy See the institution of such Rectories. This proposal was made in Decree XIII of the Coun(cil) of West(minster) Proemium, but all preliminary negotiations and necessary faculties were secured before the actual assembly of the Council, by the decree of Propoganda of April 21, 1852. The Council itself was not held until July, 1852. Bishops Brown and Errington were deputized to draft rules for the removal of Missionary Rectors. This may be found in the Acta Conc(ilium) West(minster), Sessio Prima in fine. In the Appendix to the first Council McMaster will find the answer of Propaganda of Aug. 4, 1853. In regards to the appointment of the Committee of Investigation, Corrigan believes that McMaster's admirers in the city (Philadelphia) should be informed that this committee is not named by the clergy but by the Bishop, for if the clergy would have had any voice in the appointment, the instruction would have said so, instead of to the contrary. If the committee were on the same level as the Examinatores Synodales, to be approved by the Synod, they would be entitled to a voice and a vote in the naming of Pastors. Corrigan refers McMaster to the proceedings of the Council of Trent, sess(ion) 24, chap(ter) 18, de Reform, for information on this point. The very contrary to this condition may be seen however in Decree XXV, nu(mber) 12, "Rectors Exclesiae sive ordinari, sive Missionarli designatio penes Episcopum est." The reason why the clergy are given a voice in the naming of Examinatores Synodales is because they designate by their votes the successful competitor for the vacant Canonical Parish. In the Council of Westminster the concursus is ignored and the Bishops say it is impossible to form Canonical Parishes as Decree XIII shows. The practice in England is that the Bishops simply nominate the Committee of Investigation, in Synod. The latest document at hand on the question is Decree XII of the Synod of Westminister of 1877, which Corrigan encloses. (Enclosure is present in Latin) McMaster may use letter in any way he deems proper since the history of the question may do good both in America and in Rome.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8 vo - {1}
1878 Dec. 20
Tello, Manly:
Cleveland, O(hio)
to
F(athe)r D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He thanks Hudson for the token and its inscription. Hudson's amiableness in serving the Blessed Virgin is especially attractive to him since he has become engaged in a quarrel with a priest. He extends Hudson best wishes for the Christmas season.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 20
Woodville, Mary L.:
Sweet Springs, West V(irgini)a.
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Depending upon Hudson's kindness to aid her she requests that he obtain employment for her on some magazine either as a translator of French stories or as a writer of original essays. Any money she would earn as a result of her literary work would be devoted to the development of her parish church which is sadly in need of outside financial assistance.
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1878 Dec. 21
Dimitry, John:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to
Archbishop N(apoleon) J(oseph) Perché:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dimitry thanks Perché for his repeated kindness and offers his prayers for holy Mother Church and the prolongation of Perché's life. (Written on stationery of the Department of Public Education).
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 22
Paul, Daniel:
Rome, (Italy)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He repeats his request to have the payment for the enclosed and previous letter on beatification and canonization sent to a friend whose name is contained herein. Now that it has been enlarged he believes that the Ave Maria could easily arrange for the publication of a monthly letter from Rome.
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1878 Dec. 22
Russell, Dick:
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
to
(James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He delayed writing because he had to go to Milwaukee. He hopes to be back in school before long. he fears that his time out will ruin his chances for honors at the end of the year. The doctor says that he has some chronic disease of the eye-lids. Russell is willing to bet that Edwards's protegee will be back in school. He asks if Edwards saved him his place in the Thespians.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 23
Cortes, A. Mario Hunt:
Mexico City, Mexico
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
He requests McMaster to send him the Journal for the coming year. He inquires as to the advisability of running mining advertising in the Journal, since he is seeking capital to exploit some of the mines near Mexico City.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 23
Frauche, Father N. J.:
Archibald, Ohio
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
One dollar is enclosed for Count De Mun.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 24
Lambing, Father A(ndrew) A.:
Point, (Pennsylvania)
to
F(athe)r. (Daniel E.) Hudson, ( C.S.C).:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He asks how the work on his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages" is faring. His other tasks are being accomplished to his satisfaction. The history of the diocese of Pittsburgh is expected to be completed and revised by the end of next February. He regrets that he has been unable to contribute to to the Ave Maria but he hopes that circumstances will soon allow him to do this.
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1878 Dec. 25
Lacey, Charles:
Albany, New York
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster):
New York, New York
One dollar is enclosed for the Count De Mun fund. Best holiday wishes are extended.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 25
Salaun, Father J. P.:
South Orange, New Jersey
to
J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He sends a dollar for Count De Mun.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 26
Vallette, M(arc) F.:
(New York, (New York)
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Vallette, writing to McMaster in Italian, encloses for him a list of the Hierarchy of America, which list requires several corrections and additions. The manuscript contains errors in spelling and also in geographical locations. Vallette, an employee of McMaster's has undertaken the research at the request of McMaster and at the request of the pastor of Viscorie, Italy. The only compensation which Vallette can receive for this work for the church is to have McMaster correct his manuscript and return him a printed copy.
(The enclosure) contains a list of the heirarchy of America listing them according to diocesses and residences, and dated August 10, 1878. The list—also in Italian—gives complete first names of many of the hierarchy in addition to the dates of their administration.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - with enclosure of 5pp. 2pp. - 12 mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 27
Castellanos, Corinne M.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The children of the Sacred Heart thank (Perché) for the many favors bestowed upon them and offer their best wishes for the coming year. They also offer their sympathy for the loss of (Father Joseph Marie Millet).
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1878 Dec. 27
Sacred Heart, Religious of the
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the eve of the New Year they extend to him their prayers and good wishes.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1878 Dec. 28
Flanagan, Henry:
Jefferson, City, Mo.
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
One dollar enclosed for Count De Mun.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 29
Sacred Heart, Religious of the
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They offer him their prayers and best wishes for 1879. If 1878 gave him a heavy cross to bear, they can hope that great consolations have been reserved for 1879.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1878 Dec. 30
Alix, (O. Carm.), Sister:
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister Alix wishes him a good and happy New Year.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 30
Bray, Edward M.:
Joliet, Ill.
to
James A(lphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
He thanks McMaster for the book which he received this morning and sends one dollar for the Count De Mun.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 30
French, S. J.:
Michigan City, Ind.(iana)
to
(Father) D.(aniel) E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He hopes to visit Hudson next month. The Catholic World and the Ave Marias Hudson sent were both appreciated and enjoyed by French. He promises to have forwarded a copy of the Ch(ristian) Eclectic containing a story which he is quite sure Hudson will find interesting.
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1878 Dec. 30,
Sherman, Ellen Ewing:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to
(Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
From the Catholic Telegraph she received yesterday Mrs. Sherman learns that (Purcell's) noble heart is oppressed by the many and distracting cares of money. What he has been to God's people God knows and only the most gifted could express in faint image. She intrudes only to express her profound sorrow that (Purcell) and his brother (Father Edward Purcell) should be so afflicted and to renew her devotion and her regrets that she has not means unlimited to place at his disposal. She hopes that the clouds will soon pass leaving his heart as unclouded as his record. She prays for him every day, and hopes that he remembers her among his most dutiful children. P.S. Since her dangerous illness she has not been able to resume her duties in Washington and has taken up quiet lodgings in Baltimore where Rachel and her little son (?) are studying.
II-5-f - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1878 Dec. 30
Tissier, Joseph:
East St. Louis, Ill.
to
(James Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, New York
One dollar is enclosed for Count Albert De Mun who is doing such valiant work that the wave of infidelity in France might be stopped.
I-2-c - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 31
Bloun, Frank:
Vincennes, Indiana
to
(James F. Edwards):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He supposes Notre Dame is clothed in snow. His mother thanks Edwards for the invitation. He spent Christmas with a sore-throat.
XI-1-b - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 31
Egan, Maurice (Francis):
New York, (New York)
to
Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends a sonnet "The Power of Prayer" for the Ave Maria. Egan was very much gratified by the dedication to himself of the sonnet written by Mr. Norris. The Illustrated (Weekly) continues to make slow progress and he is quite confident that eventually it will accomplish great things. He congratulates Hudson on the success of the Ave Maria.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 1 p. - 12 mo - {1}
1878 Dec. 31
Meany, Mary L.:
Phil(adelphi)a., (Pennsylvania)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
In delayed answer to Hudson's query, she states that she already has secured the Archbishop's permission to begin the publishing of St. Patrick's Monthly. The only remaining obstacle hindering the printing of the first number is a lack of funds. In order to remove this impediment, to the first publication of this magazine founded with the purpose of encouraging Catholic business enterprise among women she humbly asks Hudson to pay for the many different articles she has contributed to the Ave Maria in the past two year.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 3 pp. - 32 mo - {1}
(1878) Dec. 31
O'Meara, Kathleen:
Paris, (France)
to
Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends a manuscript on St. Terese entitled "One of God's Heroines". If the title is objectionable Hudson may change it to one more suitable to the subject therein. Refering to the remarkable mid-ocean adventures of Rev. Laurin, which serve to promote devotion to the Blessed Virgin by exposing the miraculous help obtained, effecting the rescuing of his ship, through invoking her assistance, she states that an account of this narrow escape written by Rev. Laurin would prove very interesting to the readers of the Ave Maria. Due to this near disaster Mother Angele has delayed her departure until the weather becomes more favorable.
X-2-d - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 32mo. - {1}
1878 Dec. 31
Paracciani, Monsignor F(rancesco) Ricci:
Rome, (Italy)
to
Father Celestine M. Frain:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is pleased to notify Frain that the Holy Father has named him an honorary Chaplain outside the City of the Major Domo of the Holy Father. (The note in Italian dated August 14, 1879, on the back implies that Frain cannot accept).
VI-3-a - D.S. - (Italian) 2pp. - folio - {1}
1878 Dec. 31
Sacred Heart, Religious of the
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to
Archbishop (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
To the graces and blessings which they ask of God for (Perché) they join their prayers. They ask his blessing for their Mother Collins, (R.S.C.), their pupils, and themselves.
VI-3-a - A.L.S. - (French) 2pp. - 4to. - {2}