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Archives, Archdiocese of Boston Table of Contents

Introduction Scope and Content Calendar Subject Index

Introduction The Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston holds 921 items that have been arranged and described as an historical manuscripts collection. The collection spans the years 1774-1907. It is contained in three manuscript boxes with the exception of nineteen over-size documents that have been placed in a special manuscript box along with those over-size documents relating to the administrations of John L. Cheverus, Benedict J. Fenwick, John B. Fitzpatrick, and John J. Williams. The arrangement of this collection is strictly chronological. The researcher will note that the last item in the collection is dated shortly before William H. O’Connell succeeded John J. Williams to the See of Boston. O’Connell designed a comprehensive administrative system in order to conduct archdiocesan business when he assumed this position. This collection is the predecessor of O’Connell’s bureaucratic system. In other words, this series was once the files of the Chancery. Prior to the creation of the position of Chancellor in 1855, it was simply the files of the Bishop. It is impossible to say how this collection was originally arranged. It was probably first put into some kind of order when Fathers Robert H. Lord, John E. Sexton, and Edward T. Harrington were researching and writing their History of the Archdiocese of Boston,1604-1943. At this time the collection of original documents was arrange chronologically in one file cabinet. Previous processing efforts by the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston have resulted in the removal and arrangement into separate collections of the papers specifically associated with the episcopates of Bishops John L. Cheverus [1808-1823], Benedict J. Fenwick [1825-1846], and John B. Fitzpatrick [1846-1866] and Archbishop John J. Williams [1866-1907]. Documents relating to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Bishop James A. Healy, the first Chancellor of the then Diocese of Boston, have also been removed and processed as separate collections [for further information, see Inventory for the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston]. In processing this collection, documents were found that concerned St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts and the meetings of the American Hierarchy that began to take place in 1890. These papers have been placed within already existing series in the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston [see Record Groups V.11 and III.E.01]. In preparing this collection of historical manuscripts, a calendar was produced. This calendar lists the original manuscripts that are in the possession of the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston. The calendar is arranged chronologically and a brief description of each document is included. The description for each item includes: the two parties involved; the date [if known]; the number of pages; a notation informing the researcher is the document is in a foreign language; and a brief summary of

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the contents of the document. It is this calendar that the researcher will encounter in this finding aid. It provides a key to a broad overview of these papers. As noted earlier, the items in this collection are arranged chronologically. Those items that are undated have been placed within a time period that seemed to be appropriate to the nature of the document. An alphabetical index has been included in the finding aid and the researcher is advised to consult this index in addition to the calendar itself. The items in this collection are both in manuscript and in typescript. This is due to the wide time span that is covered by the collection. Many of the documents are of a financial nature and consequently are printed. Most of the documents are in English, but a fair number of them are in French or Latin.There are several documents in both Italian and Spanish. Preferred Citation The preferred citation for items in these files includes the names of both correspondents, the date, and an indication that the item is to be found in the Historical Manuscript Collection of the Archives, together with the box and folder numbers. Examples:

Sister Mary Benedict Barber to John Devenny, 22 April 1842; Historical Manuscript Collection [Archives, Archdiocese of Boston], 1:17.

Bishop Thomas D. Beaven to Bishop John S. Michaud, 17 May 1907; Historical Manuscript Collection [Archives, Archdiocese of Boston], 3:15.

Scope and Content

The Historical Manuscript Collection held by the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston covers the years 1774-1907. The bulk of this material spans the years 1825-1900. The collection is both personal and administrative in nature, and in some sense reflects the changing nature of the hierarchy of the Archdiocese of Boston during these years. In August of 1907, Archbishop John J. Williams died and William H. O’Connell became Archbishop of Boston. O’Connell created an elaborate administrative structure that was much more complicated than that used by previous Bishops of Boston. In 1908, the chief administrative offices of the Archdiocese were moved from the rectory of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to 25 Granby Street/218 Bay State Road in the Back Bay section of Boston. This collection is the predecessor of O’Connell’s administrative system. The researcher will note that some of the items in this collection relate to the first four Bishops of Boston. Although the Archives has processed the papers of these bishops as separate collections [see Inventory of the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston], some of the items are retained in this collection, in order to adhere to the principle of provenance. Provenance implies that records are maintained in the original order of the office or person from which they originated. This principle is important because it allows the researcher to see all of the documents that relate to a particular subject within one collection. An example of this is those documents of Archbishop John J. Williams that relate to the ecclesiastical court trial and sentencing of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. The papers relate to the first case involving a priest that took place in the tribunal court of the Archdiocese of Boston. Any of Williams’



papers that relate to this incident are housed within this collection rather than in the Williams papers. Thus, the Bishops’ papers that the researcher will encounter within this collection are here for reasons of provenance and do not represent the bulk of the papers of the first four Bishops of Boston. The tribunal court allowed Rev. Edward J. Mongan to retain a lawyer. Rev. Richard L. Burtsell of the Archdiocese of New York represented Mongan at the trial and his role Is clearly brought out through the papers that relate to the trial. Burtsell became prominent in the movement aimed at attaining more rights for priests and consequently battled with Archbishop Michael Corrigan. In light of this, it is significant that he represented Mongan in this trial. Many of the items in this collection are of an administrative nature. These include a number of documents relating to priests entering or leaving the archdiocese. These letters take several forms. Testimonial letters verify that a candidate for the priesthood who is still studying is of good character. A letter of excardlnation is required if a priest intends to leave one diocese for another. This document is issued by the bishop of the diocese that the priest is leaving, and it enables the priest legally to enter another diocese. A priest receives a letter of incardination when he is officially received into a diocese other than his own. A dimissorial letter is given if a candidate for the priesthood is to be ordained by a bishop other than his own. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the influx of European Immigrants created a great need for priests in the United States. The Archdiocese of Boston grew rapidly during this time. Priests and seminarians were among the immigrants and this is probably the origin of many of these letters. An example of this Is the series of papers relating to Rev. Dominic Miglionico who came to the United States from Italy. He eventually became a priest of the Diocese of Springfield. Today, the archdiocese retains copies of wills for everyone who chooses to bequeath anything to any segment of the archdiocese. Although this does not appear to have been strictly adhered to in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, there are a number of wills in this collection. The bishop or archbishop was often the executor of wills written by Roman Catholics. This is the case for the will of Mary Booth dated 19 May 1821 in which she emancipates her slaves. Many of the wills do leave a good many, if not all, of the writer’s possessions to the Roman Catholic Church in Boston. As mentioned earlier, the place of origin of these records is believed to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Many prominent priests spent part of their careers stationed there. Among these were Revs. Joseph M. Finotti and Hilary Tucker. The literary interests of Finotti are evident in the numbers of letters from correspondents concerning books and literary figures. Rev. Hilary Tucker arrived in the Diocese of Boston in 1846. He was originally from Missouri and the collection holds many letters to Tucker from his relatives still living in the border states during the Civil War. In these letters they are careful to let him know that all of the family members are alive and well. They are valuable pieces of correspondence for they depict the problem of families separated by war. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum was first established during the episcopate of Benedict J. Fenwick [1825-1846]. The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, who staffed the orphanage, originally entered the diocese to establish a day school for girls. They were immediately confronted with the problem of homeless girls and soon their day school was an orphanage as well. Several fund raising events were held to benefit the orphan asylum. The records of these events are contained within this collection. Included in this group are 76 letters which one could purchase at a fair being held to raise money for the orphanage. The content of these letters give one some insight into the pop culture of the Roman Catholic community of Boston in the 1830’s. The Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston holds very little material relating to Rev. Alexander Sherwood Healy, brother of Bishop James A. Healy of Portland, Maine. Sherwood Healy was respected as a leading intellectual within the Catholic Church. Three of his letters are particularly



valuable because they concern the Second Diocesan Synod that was presided over by John J. Williams in 1868. The concerns of the synod are reflected in these documents and they give the researcher an idea of the nature of Church polity at this time. The controversy over Americanism is also reflected in this collection of historical manuscripts. A letter from Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore to Cardinal John Simeoni of the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide explains why the Knights of Labor should not be condemned as a secret society. In this letter, Gibbons explicitly states that the United States is not like France. Another letter, written by Bishops John Ireland and John Keane, responds to a petition by German bishops [notably Michael Heiss of Milwaukee] asking for German national parishes in communities with German Catholic populations. Ireland and Keane, along with other Bishops, argue that this will create anti-Catholic feeling among the Protestants who will see the establishment of national churches as un-American. The issue of anti-Catholicism is evident throughout this collection. A letter from Rev. Robert Walsh to Abbé Alexandre dated 29 September 1838 discusses anti-Catholicism in the Hawaiian Islands. There is also a notice of the establishment of the Roman Catholic Journal and Literary Recorder. The purpose of this journal was to destroy anti-Catholic prejudice by using moderation at all times. By the late nineteenth century, the institution known as lay trusteeism was really no longer an issue In the Boston church. The collection contains an Interesting letter written In 1882 that indicates that some pro-trustee sentiments were still in existence. The letter is from a group of lay people to Cardinal John Simeoni, prefect of the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide. They complain that no one has done anything to help them collect the money that is owed to them by Archbishop John B. Purcell of Cincinnati. The letter takes the form of a petition to Leo XIII and they note that the laity are not supposed to complain to the hierarchy, but they feel that they do have some rights as members of the faith community. A letter from Leo XIII dated 18 August 1883 is of particular interest to historians. In this letter Leo states that the Church must pursue true historical studies if only to counteract the false teaching taking place in most of the world. He then announces that the Vatican library and archives are open to scholars This of course, marked the official beginning of the church opening itself to pursuits of a scholarly nature. Nineteenth century sermons were much longer than those that are preached today. The sermons housed in this collection can provide the researcher with greater insight into the spiritual and devotional life of Catholic Boston. A sermon preached on the 15th of August in the mid-nineteenth century commemorates the Assumption of Mary into heaven. The sermon states that the Assumption is not dogma [the Assumption was not proclaimed as dogma until 1950 during the papacy of Pius XII] and that Mary is the best example of a holy and happy death. The Historical Manuscript Collection holds quite a few deeds. Today, the Archdiocese has a file of deeds for every piece of property owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, a Corporation Sole. In the nineteenth century, however, the church in Boston [in fact, New England] was just beginning to acquire land. As indicated in the calendar, much of the land purchased is easily identifiable. Some of the property is still in use today. Although a Bishop is appointed by Rome, the Bishops of a province recommend qualified candidates from within the vacant diocese. This process, known as ternae, consists of placing names of the potential bishops in nomination and then voting for one of the candidates. This collection contains ternae from the Sees of Portland, Maine, Manchester, New Hampshire, Fall River, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont. The choices of both the Bishops and diocesan priests are noted in these

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documents. In some cases, the Vatican did not follow the recommendations of the Bishops of the Province and chose someone else. An example of this is the appointment of William Henry O’Connell as the successor to James Augustine Healy of Portland, Maine. As indicated in this note, the Historical Manuscript Collection held by the Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston is a diverse group that contains many different types of documents. The researcher interested in the history of nineteenth century American Catholicism will find a great deal of valuable material within this collection.

Calendar

Box & Folder 1.1 1. Miles, Eliza Theresa [18th century] Poem written upon viewing a statue of Christ. 1 p. 2. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide, [In Latin] 4 May 1774 Instructions about the sacrament of Confirmation. 8 pp. over 3. Louis XVI to Matignon, Rev. Francis A. [French] 10 April 1785, Versailles size Gives M an annual pension from the Benedictine priory of Morteaux.

1 p. includes translation over 4. Louis XVI to Matignon, Rev. Francis A. [French] 5 August 1787

size Appoints M lecturer and professor of theology at the College of Navarre. 2 pp. includes translation

5. Carroll, Bishop John to Hancock, John 28 August 1791

Thanks H for his kindness during C’s visit to Boston; asks H to thank his wife; requests H to thank other Boston residents who were hospitable to C during his visit to Boston. 2 pp.

6. Thayer, Rev. John 31 October 1793 Sale of land on Prince Street, Boston to T by Mark Richards. 2 pp.

7. Unidentified Correspondents, [in French] 1799

Asks to be remembered to a person; reverse states the letter gave the reader great pleasure; hopes the winter weather will be agreeable and will not interfere with apostolic work. 2 pp.

1.1a 1. Invitation to Funeral Mass for Duke of Orleans. Undated [19th century]

1.2 1. Letter Undated [early 19th century] Asks that bank books be regulated as soon as possible. 1 p. [note in Bishop James A. Healy’s hand stating this letter was found among the papers of Owen Shannon.]

2. Matignon, Rev. Francis Anthony to 15 July 1802 Stoughton, Mme. Anna Margaret, [French]



Congratulates S on her daughter’s vocation; tells her there is no greater joy for a Christian mother; hopes he will see S soon; hopes God will reward her for her faith; reports he will be going to New York to raise money for [the Church of the Holy Cross]; thinks some friends in New York will help him; states his friends hope the next year will be better; tells S that Mr. Boutin sends his regards; sends regards to S’s husband and daughter; postscript: reports he has enclosed the present in a packet; asks it be given to [Rev. John] Cheverus. 3 pp.

3. Carroll, Bishop John to Stoughton, John 26 April 1803

Thanks S for the favor recently granted to C; reports he has done everything possible to keep [Rev. John L.] Cheverus in Boston; accepts invitation to stay with the Stoughtons during his stay in Boston; apologizes for not writing sooner; sends regards to S’s wife. 1 p.

4. Catlin, Lynde to Godefroy, Jacques Cools 7 June 1810 States that G is entitled to 20 shares in the capitol stock of the Merchants Bank in NY City. 2 copies [1 p. each]

1.3 1. Gould, Abraham & Susanna to Cheverus, Bp. John 27 June 1811 Deed of land for [St. Augustine’s Cemetery], South Boston. 2 pp. 2. Rousset, Mme. to Ledaviere, Rev., SJ, [French] 15 February 1812 Concerns a letter to L from their mother about members of their family. 2 pp. 3. Moylan, Bishop Francis to Kolhman, Rev. Anthony, SJ 28 February 1812

Reports that after prayer and consideration the Ursulines have agreed to establish jurisdiction when they arrive in New York; recommends sisters who are going to NY. 3 pp.

4. Confraternity of the Holy Cross [1814]

Purpose of Confraternity of Holy Cross; rules to be followed by members of association. 6 pp. [incomplete document]

5. [Bruté, Bishop Simon?] 1817 Statistics on First Communions In the United States for 1817. 1 p.

6. Matignon, Rev. Francis Anthony to Cottril, Matthew 6 February 1817

Hopes C and his family are well; reports [Cheverus] has declined the Archbishopric of Baltimore; expresses his happiness that C’s son is well; hopes Rev. Romagne will fill C in on details about various people in Boston; sends regards to C’s family. 2 pp.

7. Matignon, Rev. Francis Anthony to DeLaureal, Mme. [French] April 1817 States he will use money given to him by D’s husband to aid poor girls who are making their First Communion; tells her that her husband would like to return home as soon as possible; expresses happiness that one of D’s daughters has made her First Communion; praises [Bishop Ambrose] Marechal; reports a school for boys has finally been established in Boston with great difficulty; asks D to pray that a school for girls may be established; discusses money that has been raised for a school for the deaf; reports that Bishop [John



Cheverus] other Bostonians send their regards. 4 pp. [edge of pp. 3 and 4 is missing]

8. Godefroy, Jacques Cools 4 June 1817 Copy of G1s will: bequeaths personal possessions; frees his slaves; note concerning the circumstances under which Bishop John Cheverus placed the will on file in the Probate Court of Suffolk County. 6 pp.

1.4 1. Byrne, Rev. Patrick, [in Latin] 14 April 1818

Letter of recommendation to B. 1 p.

over 2. Matignon, Rev. Francis Anthony September 1818 size Obituary notice. 1 p. 3. Bradlee, Joseph 5 February 1820 Bill for work done by a blacksmith for the Catholic nunnery. 1 p. 4. Bradlee, Joseph 20 December 1820 Bill for candles for the Roman Catholic Church. 1 p. 5. Kearney [Carney], Michael to Murray, Thomas 1821

Receipt or pew rent on behalf of Bishop [John Cheverus]. 1 p.

6. Carney, Michael 31 March 1821 Receipt for pew rent 1 January to 30 June 1821. 1 p. over 7. Booth, Mary 19 May 1921 size Last will and testament: bequeaths personal possessions; emancipates her slaves.

4 pp.

8. Kearney [Carney], Michael to McNamara, James 17 October 1821 Receipt for Carney’s pew rent. 1 p.

9. Fragment of bill for work done on Roman Catholic Church. [1822] 1 p. 10. Kearney [Carney], Michael 31 March 1822 Receipt for pew rent. 1 p. 11. Durant, William to St. Augustine’s Church, South Boston. 3 September 1822 Bill for work done on St. Augustine’s Church, South Boston. 1 p.



12. Redman, Thomas to Fitzsimons, Peter [Estate of] 14 September 1822 Statement of account. 1 p. 13. Carney, Michael to Murray, Thomas 30 September 1822 Receipt for pew rent. 1 p. 1.5 1. Carney, Michael 1823 Receipt for pew rent. 1 p. 2. Duff, W. G. 1 February 1823 Reports on account of a pew [in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross]. 1 p. 3. Duborg, Bishop William to Neale, Rev. Charles, SJ. 19 March 1823

D gives Jesuits exclusive care of the missions in the Diocese of New Orleans within a certain area; D grants piece of property to Jesuits; D agrees to help support the missions and any seminaries whenever possible; N agrees to send priests to a certain area immediately; N agrees to send priests to Council Bluffs after a certain time; D agrees to give any money donated by the United States government to the Jesuits. 3 pp.

4. Keane, John to Fonfroide, Pierre Dubertaud de, 28 March 1823 [partially in French]

Gives power of attorney to F; copy of Jacques Cools Godefroy’s will is included with the document; statements attesting to the validity of the copy of Godefroy will.

10 pp. [2 copies, 5 pp.] 5. Kearny [Carney], Michael 18 May 1823 Receipt for pew rent. 1 p. 6. Kearney [Carney], Michael 13 July 1823 Receipt for pew rent. 1 p. 1.6 1. Bruté, Bishop Simon [French] [1825-1846]

Essay on the church in the United States; hopes his essays will be suitable for school children; essay concerns the early history of the Diocese of Bardstown and Bruté’s early days in the United States; includes list of documents relating to the church in the United States; part of the document appears to be an account of a journey of B’s on behalf of the church in the United States. 21 pp.



2. Firmont, Abbé Henry Essex Edgeworth de [Latin] [1825] Epitaph. 1 p. 3. Booth, Mary April 1825 Inventory of property belonging to Mary Booth. 4 pp. 4. Charitable Irish Society 11 March 1826 Notice of meeting of Charitable Irish Society. 1 p. 5. Drouillet, R. to Taylor, Rev. William 27 April 1826

Asks T to pay enclosed draft [not found with document] to Basil and Muter; draft accepted 18 May 1826 by Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick for Bishop John L. Cheverus. 1 p.

6. Drouillet, R. to [Taylor, Rev. William?] 27 April 1826 Concerns his client, Jacques Cools Godefroy; reports the last letter he received from Bishop John L. Cheverus was dated 1821; states C discussed Godefroy’s situation with the Bank of Massachusetts and reported there were problems with the Bank of New York; states he wrote to Cheverus since receiving the above mentioned letter; reports he knows that Rev. William Taylor is about to leave for France; asks T to transact some financial business; requests information from T; states he will try his best to do what is necessary. 14 pp. [2 copies, 7 pp.]

7. Walsh, William and Jane to Wiseman, Catherine 17 May 1826 Deed to land in Charlestown [property of Ursuline school and convent]. 2 pp.

8. Daly, William 1 September 1826 Last will of D: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 9. Byrne, Rev. Patrick to Savage, James 11 November 1826 Concerns estate of Patrick Lawlor. 1 p. 1.7 1. Barnes, Jotham to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. 3 May 1827 Deed to land In Boston. 1 p. 2. Barnes, Jotham to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. 3 May 1827 Promissory note for $4000. 1 p. 3. Brown, James to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. 8 May 1827 Deed to land in Boston. 1 p.



4. Brown, James to Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co. 8 May 1827 Insurance Company Promissory note for $3500. 1 p. 5. Ffrench, Rev. Charles D., SJ [1828-1836] Accounts of the Portland, Maine, church. 8 pp. + 2 fragments 6. Tenney, Robert and Abigail to Wiseman, Catherine 10 April 1828 Sale of land In Charlestown to W. 2 pp. over 7. Loring, Charles G. to Twelfth Congregational Church July 1828 size Title search for land bordered by Chambers Street. 15 pp. 1.8 1. Sketch of the History of the Diocese of Bardstown [1829]

Discusses the origins of Diocese of Bardstown; describes Cathedral; discusses founding of St. Joseph’s College at Bardstown; describes female academies located within the Diocese; reports on Religious of Loretto who were founded within Diocese of Bardstown; discusses early history of Catholicism in Kentucky; lists and describes churches within the Diocese; lists members of the clergy serving in the Diocese; reports there are very few Catholics in the states of Tennessee, Indiana, and Illinois; praises Bishop Benedict J. Flaget; the writers of this document are unknown, but it is written in two different hands.

11 pp. 2. Report on the Dioceses of New Orleans and St. Louis [1829]

Lists churches within Diocese of New Orleans and their pastors; discusses Catholicism and Indians within Diocese; describes Diocese of St. Louis: lists churches, priests, and schools. 9 pp.

3. Statistics Relating to the Catholic Church in U.S. [French] [182i] Lists Dioceses in United States and vital statistics relating to them; includes information on Catholic in Canada. 1 p. 4. Manufacturers Insurance Company 16 February 1829 Fire insurance for [St. Mary’s] Church, Charlestown. 1 p. 5. Wiseman, Catherine Mary [March 1829] Last will of W: bequeaths possessions and property. 2 pp. 6. Wiseman, Catherine Mary 20 March 1829

Last will of W: bequeaths possessions; includes statement from Joseph Tyler attesting to the validity of the document; 2 copies. 4 pp.

7. Ursulines to Probate Court of Middlesex County 19 May 1829

Ask that the trustees of the estate of Catherine Wiseman not be required to post bond. 1 p.



8. Ursulines to Probate Court of Middlesex County 19 May 1829

Ask that the trustees of the estate of Catherine Wiseman not be required to post bond; statement attesting to the validity of the will of Catherine Wiseman by a probate judge. 2 pp.

9. Howard Insurance Company of New York 22 July 1829

Fire insurance for the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. 3 pp.

10. Manufacturers Insurance Company 8 December 1829

Fire insurance for [St. Mary’s] Church, Charlestown, policy numbers 9390 and 9391. 2 pp. [2 copies]

11. Fleming, James 30 December 1829 Last will of F: bequeaths possessions; note attesting to the validity of the will. 3 pp.

1.9 1. Howard Insurance Company of New York 27 February 1830 Fire insurance for the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. 3 pp.

2. Fose, John to Ffrench, Rev. Charles D., SJ 15 March 1830 Receipt for money paid to Fose by Ffrench. 1 p. 3. Howard Insurance Company of New York 5 April 1830 Fire insurance for stables belonging to the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. 3 pp. 4. Howard Insurance Company of New York 4 August 1830 Fire insurance for property contained in stables belonging to Ursuline Convent in

Charlestown. 3 pp. 5. Howard Insurance Company of New York 12 April 1830 Fire Insurance for the Catholic church [St. Peter’s] in Sandwich, Massachusetts. 3 pp. 6. Mooney, P., to Murphy, Thomas 1 September 1830 Receipt for subscription to the Jesuit. 1 p. 7. Nichols, Mary Ann 14 December 1830 Last will: bequeaths land to erect a Catholic Church in Connecticut; bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 8. American Insurance Company 23 December 1830

Fire insurance on church in Taunton, Massachusetts [St. Mary’s]. 1 p.



9. Manufacturers Insurance Company 30 December 1830 Fire insurance for [St. Mary’s] Church in Charlestown. 1 p.

1.10 1. Gleeson, William to Kennedy, Thomas 11 March 1831 Promissory note for $5400. 1 p. 2. Gleeson, William to Kennedy, Thomas 11 March 1831 Promissory note for $600. 1 p. 3. Howard Insurance Company of New York 18 July 1831 Fire insurance for church in South Boston [St. Augustine’s] 3 pp. 4. Howard Insurance Company of New York 22 July 1831 Notice of a premium for the Ursuline Convent at Charlestown. 1 p.

5. The Roman Catholic Journal and Literary Recorder September 1831 Announcement of publication; hope to destroy anti-Catholic prejudice; state they will use moderation at all times; state they will not restrict themselves to religious topics. 1 p.

6. Howard Insurance Company of New York 29 December 1831 Fire insurance for church in Taunton, Massachusetts [St. Mary’s] 3 pp. 1.11 1. Whitefield, Archbishop James 1832 Act of incorporation for church property in Maryland. 2 pp. 2. Rainbault, Rev. [Jean?] to Unidentified Correspondent [French] 3 February 1832

Sends picture of College de Nicolet Village du District des Trois Rivieres; discusses concept of church/colleges; describes part of the College de Nicolet Village...; states he is superior of the college and pastor of the local church; subscribes to the United States Catholic Intelligencer; tells his correspondent he will contact his agent in Montreal; asks to be remembered to Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick; page 4 contains a description of the college.

4 pp. 3. The Expostulator 30 April 1832

Letter from an anonymous subscriber stating St. Martin’s Church, Brown County, in the Diocese of Cincinnati has a new pastor.

1 p. 4. American Insurance Company 17 Jul y1832 Fire insurance for church in South Boston [St. Augustine’s]. 1 p.



5. American Insurance Company 19 December 1832 Fire Insurance for church in Lowell, Massachusetts [St. Patrick’s]. 1 p. 6. Power, Nicholas 20 December 1832 Last will of P: bequeaths money to Bp. Benedict J. Fenwick to establish an orphan asylum. 2 pp. 7. American Insurance Company 29 December 1832 Fire Insurance on church in Taunton, Massachusetts [St. Mary’s]. 1 p. 1.12 1. American Insurance Company 21 June 1833 Fire insurance on church in Pawtucket, Rhode Island [St. Mary’s]. 1 p. 2. Iturbide, Joaquin de, [Spanish] 17 August 1833 Concerns church-state relations in Mexico and California. 3 pp. 3. American Insurance Company 23 December 1833 Fire insurance on church property in Lowell [St. Patrick’s]. 1 p. 4. Baldwin, Christopher Columbus 6 January 1834

Sends copy of letter written by Governor Shute to Rev. Sebastian Rasles, dated 21 February 1718: tells R Indians should be treated with kindness because they are British subjects; sends R. copy of the last treaty he made with Indians; tells R he should stress importance of observing the Sabbath when teaching the Indians; states he agrees with R on the evils of rum; refutes R’s charges against Mr. Baxter [a Puritan missionary]; tells R the Indians should not complain about English settlers violating provisions of a treaty.; claims the British have always lived peacefully with the Indians except when the French interfered.

9 pp. 5. Loklot, Rev. John A., [Latin] February 1834 Concerns Rev. Joseph Engels. 3 pp. 6 American Insurance Company 4 April 1834 Fire Insurance for church in Newport, Rhode Island [St. Mary’s]. 1 p. 7. Foley, Patrick 5 May 1834 Last will of F: bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 8. Murphy, Thomas to Whittemore, Joel 9 May 1834 Receipt for job W did. 1 p.



9. Association of the Friends of Ireland to the People of Ireland 4 July 1834

State they still remember Ireland fondly; express sympathy for people of Ireland; ask Irish people to achieve their goals by peaceful means; tell them to have confidence in their leaders; state the Association of the Friends of Ireland will help as much as they can.

2 pp. 10. American Insurance Company 14 October 1834 Fire insurance for church in Newport, Rhode Island [St. Mary’s]. 1 p. 1.13 1. Committee of the Orphan Concert to Baker, Mrs. February 1835 Receipt for payment for singing to benefit the orphan asylum. 1 p. 2. Murphy, Thomas to Dutton and Wentworth 10-14 February 1835 Bill for advertising oratorio for benefit of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p. 3. Committee of the Orphan Concert to Shepley and Wright 14 February 1835 Receipt for payment for tickets for the concert. 1 p. 4. Committee of the Orphan Asylum to Lafferty, Francis 15 February 1835 Receipt for payment for carrying 6 singers to the concert. 1 p. 5. Committee of the Catholic Concert to McQuaid, John 15 February 1835 Payment for beverages. 1 p. 6. Murphy, Thomas to Beals & Greene 19 February 1835 Bill for advertising concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

7. Orphan Committee to Belcher, Susan 19 February 1835 Receipt for payment for services at concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p. 8. Committee of the Orphan Concert to Charleton, Mr. 19 February 1835 Payment to John McQuaid for music; reverse contains note dated 16 February 1835 stating one of the musicians was not paid. 2 pp.

9. Martin, W.G. to Murphy, Thomas 23 February 1835 Receipt for payment for rent of Masonic Temple used for the concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum.

1 p. 10. Young, Charles to Murphy, Thomas 4 March 1835

Receipt for payment for work done at concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.



11. Lafferty, Francis to Murphy, Thomas 5 March 1835 Receipt for payment for work done at concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p. over 12. Murphy, Thomas 5 March 1835 size Accounts of concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum.

1 p.

13. Fose, John 4 May 1835 Receipt for payment for work done on the church at Portland, Maine; reverse contains statement of payments received dated 13 July 1833 and 3 August 1835. 2 pp.

14. Duran, Jose, [Spanish] 7 November 1835 Concerns church-state relations in Mexico and California. 3 pp. 1.14 1. Memorandum of tickets for the Oratorio in the Pond Street Church [1836] List of people holding tickets for the concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

2. Fenwick, Bishop Benedict J. to Murphy, Thomas [1836] Acknowledges receipt of $1062 to be applied to the support of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum; money realized from concert held at Pond Street Church to benefit orphanage. 1 p.

3. Murphy, Thomas to Dutton and Wentworth 1836 Receipt of payment for advertising of concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

4. Murphy, Thomas 6 May 1836 Accounts of concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 2 pp. 5. Murphy, Thomas to Gray, Oliver 7 May 1836 Account of money owed to G for concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum; states he has received the money. 1 p. 6. Murphy, Thomas 7 May 1836 Expenses of concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p. 7. Murphy, Thomas 8 May 1836 People holding tickets for the concert to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 2 pp. 8. King, Mr. [James?] to Nichols, Lawrence 9 May 1836 Bill for services rendered in connection with the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum; note stating Nichols was paid. 1 p.



9. Riley, Michael to King, James 9 May 1836 Receipt for payment of bill concerning the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p. 10. King, James 10 May 1836

Itemization of expenses for work involved in the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum; note from K stating the money was paid. 2 pp.

11. Committee of Pond Street Church to Beals and Greene 10 May 1836 Receipt for payment for advertising for the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

12. Murphy, Thomas to Devereux and Donahoe 10 May 1836

Receipt of payment for advertising for the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 2 pp.

13. Murphy, Thomas to Clark, Lemuel 14 May 1836

Notice of payment for work done by Clark for the concert in Pond Street Church to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

14. Fenwick, Bishop Benedict J. to Murphy, Thomas 17 May 1836 States that he received $942.60 from M to benefit St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

15. Walsh, Rev. Robert A. to Chalcedon, Abp. Of 10 November 1836 Sandwich Islands, Oahu to Paris

Finally got news of Abps nomination but hasn’t received his letters; Abp is a worthy successor to the order’s Bon Pere, regrets his first letter contained news of Mr. Bachelot’s death; hasn’t heard from Mr. Maigret since last year but Capt. Bliss has offered him free passage to some civilized country; has received letters from missionaries on Christina Island on their work; not much has changed with him; converts still confined but in good spirits; natives have grieved for Mr. Bachelot; he is still living with Mr. Leonard and Mr. Murphy; there are also 2 American tenants who have been kind as all foreign residents have been; gives news of other missions; would rather be with brother missionaries on other islands or else have another priest; king and Protestant missionaries seem alarmed about the ill-treatment of priests. 4 pp.

16. Kavanaugh, Edward to Myrick, Josiah 28 November 1836

Acknowledges receipt of M’s letter; expresses sympathy over M’s loss; states he would like to return to Maine as soon as possible; discusses the presidential election that is taking place; reports on the recent revolutions that have taken place In Portugal; tells M he can give him no useful mercantile information; sends regards to friends in America.

4 pp.



1.15 1. Carroll, Patrick 29 January 1837 Last will of C: bequeaths possessions. 1 p.

2. Bachelot, J.A.A. to Jones, John C. 26 June 1837 Discusses a letter from P.A. Brinsinade that has appeared in the Gazette; tries to correct some of errors B claims were in Brinsmade’s letter; claims he was not threatened by native population of an island where his ship anchored; reports the captain of the ship treated his company as well as could be expected; states he is not a Jesuit as Brinsmade supposes.

4 pp.

3. Hawaiian Government to United States Consul, Hawaii 7 November 1837 States the king has heard that a Catholic priest has arrived in the Hawaiian islands; reports that he thinks the priest will deceive him; forbids the priest to land in the Hawaiian islands; states that the other passengers will be allowed to land; claims the king desires peace with all nations; a copy of this document is also written in Hawaiian.

4 pp.

4. Barber, Sister Mary Benedict to Byrne, Rev. Patrick 5 April 1838 States she received a bill from Mr. Whieldon but that she had sent the money to the Bishop [Benedict J. Fenwick]; asks Byrne to call on Fenwick to receive the sum in question; tells Byrne that if Fenwick is not in the city then he should ask Whieldon to wait for the money. 2 pp.

5. Desire, Rev. to Coudrin, Abbé Pierre Joseph [French] 15 April 1838,Ascension Island

Hasn’t the time to write a more detailed letter; describes journey from Valparaiso with two other priests; went some of the way with Fr. Alexis Bachelot, who died en route; at Ascension Island is mostly alone but has picked up some of native language and composed prayers; hasn’t baptized anyone yet; describes relationship and progress made with native king; describes native religion and native ideas on sickness; includes a prayer in the native language and translates it; asks for prayers.

7 pp.

6. Fisher, James D. to Carroll, Martin 18 April 1838 Reports he has heard that the parishioners are about to lose a part-time pastor; suggests [Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick] be petitioned to appoint a permanent pastor; states many Catholics are employed in the town; feels laborers will contribute to support of the church. 3 pp.

7. Ward, John August 1838 Last will of W: bequeaths possessions. 3 pp.



8. Walsh, Rev. Robert to Alexandre, Abbé 29 September 1838 States he does not have time to write to A in French so it will have to be in English; reports he will begin with a letter he once wrote to a navy commander and was subsequently published in a newspaper; discusses native Hawaiians who are being persecuted because they are practicing Catholics; reports on the way Hawaiian Catholics have been punished; claims the Hawaiians are anti-Catholic because they think Catholics practice idolatry; states he has sent a letter to Daniel O’Connell about this situation; reports that in the village where he presently resides, two Catholic churches are being built; states the population of the island is decreasing. [partially in French] 4 pp.

9. Walsh, Rev. Robert A., to Mc Ardle, Abbé Etienne 10 October 1838 Sandwich Islands, Oahu to Paris

Has been awaiting a letter from him; spoke with captain and officers of a visiting sloop of war [The Fly], discussed several topics, including persecution of Bachelot, Short, Maigret and native Catholics; describes conversation with Count Strelecki; relates anecdote about Protestant missionaries refusing to drink liquor in front of natives; translates parts of a Protestant publication concerning evils of alcohol; sends respects to all his friends at Paris.

3 pp.

10. Walsh, Rev. Robert A., to de Dieu, Abbé Jean [French] 10 November 1838 Sandwich Islands, Oahu to Paris Hasn’t received a response to his letters for two years; begs the Abbé to write; describes people who visit him: English Consul, navy captains; some ask why he doesn’t establish mission on other islands; cannot do this while his religion is calumniated on Oahu, but also needs more help if he is to do it; asks that order send more workers; sends love to all.

3 pp. 11. Young Catholics Friend Society 1839

Constitution of the society: discusses government of, admission to, and expulsion from the society; bylaws of the society; list of members; copies of prayers to be read before and after the meetings of the society; rules for the management of St. Aloysius Sunday School [this was the Sunday School attached to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross].

28 pp.

12. Glynn, Patrick to Lennon, Martin 14 July 1839 Receipt for sale of pew in [St. Patrick’s Church, Roxbury, Massachusetts]. 1 p.

1.16 1. Questions about Liturgical Matters, [Latin] [1840’s?] Various questions about liturgical matters. 16 pp. 2. McMahon, Rev. John B. [1840- 1850?]

Requests that 30 Masses be said for him after his death. 1 p. [fragment]

3. Desmond, Michael 11 April 1840

Bank book belonging to D for account at Charleston Savings Institution. 4 pp.



4. Coffey, Patrick and Murray, Margaret 13 August Agreement stating C will not claim any of M’s property left to her be her first husband after their marriage. 1 p.

5. Sweeney, Brian 13 November 1840 Last will of S: bequeaths possessions. 1 p.

6. McMahon, Rev. John B. 23 November 1840 Testifies he went to James Cotter’s house to administer last sacraments to Julia O’Brien who was dangerously ill; reports Cotter asked him to note how much money was in O’Brien’s possession; states the money was left with Cotter.

1 p. 7. Sisters of Charity [Latin] 17 December 1840 Copy of privileges granted by Rome to the Sisters of Charity. 4 pp. 1.17 1. Paine, Walter 7 May 1841

States the item in question is a true item in the will of Richard Borden. 1 p.

2. St. Patrick’s Church, Providence, Rhode Island 9 October 1841 Promissory note for $600; reverse contains schedule of payments. 2 pp. 3. Brady, Rev. John to Walsh, William 8 April 1842

States that Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick is holding Archbold McCormick’s bank book. 1 p.

4. Barber, Sister Mary Benedict to Devenny, John 22 April 1842

B leases Mt. Benedict in Charlestown to John Devenny. 1 p.

5. Wiseman, Catherine and Elena Marie 1 December 1842

Approve will of Catherine Wiseman dated 20 March 1829; Catherine and Elena Wiseman have duly appeared in probate court to formally express their approval of the will. 2 pp.

6. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum to the Commonwealth of Mass. 24 January 1843 Petition to incorporate St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. 1 p.

7. Kavanaugh, Edward to Thompson, General A.B. 21 March 1843 Copy: reports Samuel Harris will relieve T of his duties; accepts T’s resignation with regret.

1 p.

8. McMahon, Rev. John B. 5 October 1843 Last will of M: bequeaths possessions to Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick. 1 p.



1.18 1. Patten, Mary [1844] Statement that Thomas Patten occupied the convent land for part of the year 1841. 1 p. [fragment]

2. Patten, Thomas 17 February 1844 Notification to people who are owed money by the estate of Thomas Patten that they are to appear to receive their final settlement. 1 p. 3. Barber, Sister Mary Benedict to Devenny, John 28 February 1844

Tells D that the Bishop [Benedict J. Fenwick] wishes to see him; reports that from now on, D is to pay all rents to the Bishop. 1 p.

4. German Catholics to King of Bavaria April 1844

State there is need for a German Catholic Church in the city of Boston; tell him they have met with many problems while building the church; ask for a contribution to the church 7 pp. [includes German translation]

5. Bayley, Bishop James Roosevelt to Goodwin, Rev. George 5 September 1844 Asks G to send the notes from the Scripture class at St. Sulpice; states he is in the midst of opening school; sends regards to all of his friends. 1 p.

6. Hugh Rev. Terence M. to Estate of Kiely, James 1844-1845 Statement of pew accounts of the estate of James Kiely. 2 pp.

7. Farm School to Foley, Mary 18 July 1845 Bill for board of F’s son; bill paid by Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick.

1 p.

8. Goodwin, Rev. George 15 August 1845 Last will of G, bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 9. Tyler, Bishop William 29 August 1845

Last will of T: bequeaths possessions to Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick; statement from the Probate Court in Rhode Island, dated 2 October 1849, noting will was read and approved. 5 pp [Includes 2 copies of T’s will]

10. Hill, Margaret 8 September 1845 Authorizes Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick to donate her money to St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum in the event of her death.

1 p. 11. Hardey, Rev. Richard B. 21 November 1845 Last will of H: bequeaths possessions. 1 p.



1.19 1. Sermon 17 March [1846-1866] Sermon preached in honor of St. Patrick’s Day; praises the culture and the people of Ireland. 5 pp. 2. Sermon 15 August [1846-1866]

Sermon preached in honor of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary; states the Assumption is not a dogma of faith according to the Roman Catholic Church; feels people should see Mary as a model for their own lives; Mary is best example of holy and happy death. 2 pp.

Over 3. An Abridgment of Christian Doctrine [1846-1866] size Lists common Catholic prayers; prints catechism questions and answers; lists ten commandments; regulations for fast days, procedure for examining one’s conscience.

1 p.

4. Tyler, Bishop William [1846-1848] Bank book from Providence belonging to T. 9 pp. 5. Map [1846- 1866] Map showing Washington and North Streets in Boston.

1 p. 6. Poem [1846- 1866] Poem written in John Bernard Fitzpatrick’s hand. 3 pp. 7. Poem [1846-1866] The Changed Cross written in John J. Williams’ hand.

4 pp. 8. Poem [1846- 1866] To My Father’s Sunday Best. 3 pp. 9. Poem [1846- 1866] Poem written in John B. Fitzpatrick’s hand. 2 pp. 10. Poem [1846-1866] Ancient Latin Hymn; includes English translation. 1 p. 1.20 1. Fenwick, Rev. George to [Goodwin, Rev. George] 4 April 1846

Tells G he received the letter too late to be able to assist G; states Rev. William Logan will be down next week. 1 p.

2. Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip to Tucker, Rev. Hilary [Latin] 1 August 1846 States he has received T’s letter of last month; congratulates T on his success in Illinois; discusses an edition of the Roman missal. 1 p.



3. Tyler, Bishop William to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 1 August 1846 States since he has not received a letter from Bishop [Benedict J.] Fenwick, he cannot send a priest to Newport [Rhode Island]; hopes HT will stay in Newport as long as possible; tells HT if he ever considers leaving the Diocese which he is presently serving, he should write to Tyler first. 1 p.

4. Tyler, Bishop William to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 5 August 1846

Expresses happiness HT is willing to stay in Newport [Rhode Island]; reports he will probably not be able to send a priest to Newport for at least another year; gives Miss Harper permission to repair vestments as necessary; he will try to send HT some [hosts]. 1 p.

5. Tyler, Bishop William to Tucker Rev. Hilary 11 August 1846

States he will have the pew rent for the church [St. Mary’s] in Newport given to HT; reports he knows HT will be leaving 17 August; requests HT to remember Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick in his prayers. 1 p.

6. Bourbourg, Rev. Charles E. Brasseur de, [French] 16 August 1846 Last will of B: bequeaths possessions. 1 p.

7. Sullivan Margaret M. to St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 24 September 1846 Agreement for S to become matron of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum; describes both the duties and the benefits of the job. 3 pp.

8. Logan, Rev. William, SJ to Goodwin, Rev. George 25 September 1846

Tells G to be careful of his health; reports enrollments at the College of the Holy Cross are rising; reports on various members of the faculty; hopes G will visit them soon. 3 pp.

9. Quarter, Bishop William to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 14 November 1846

Gives permission for T to serve in another diocese; asks T to put the affairs of his church in order before he goes. 1 p.

1.21 1. Mathew, Rev. Theobald to Lyndon, Rev. Patrick [1847-1853]

Tells L that although he cannot spend the night, he will celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s, [Charlestown], in the morning. 1 p.

2. Kenrick, Bishop Peter Richard to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 1 January 1847 Reports he will satisfy T’s creditors; requests exact description of lot where church stands as well as information relating to the deed; wishes T success.

2 pp.

3. Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard [1848] States F has examined Rev. John Roddan in Latin; feels that given the proper amount of time, Roddan will have a complete grasp of the language. 1 p.



4. Kenrick, Bishop Peter Richard to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 18 February 1848 Asks T to try to liquidate his debt to Mr. Hughes; tells T the Hughes’ are in financial difficulty; discusses the financial situation of T’s former parish. 2 pp.

5. Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick to Fransoni, 26 February 1848- Cardinal James Philip, [Latin] 7 September 1850 Copies of four letters between K and F concerning secret societies. 4 pp. 6. Carney, Andrew to Congregational Church [Purchase Street] 1 May 1848 Promissory note for $5000. 1 p. 7. Donahoe, Owen M. to Fraley, Peter 12 June 1848 Sale of D’s pew in St. Peter’s Church, Lowell to F. 2 pp. 8. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Roddan, Rev. John, [Latin] 16 June 1848 Grants faculties to R. 1 p. over 9. Roddan, Rev. John, [Latin] 19 June 1848 size Concerns qualifications to serve in the Diocese of Boston. 1 p. 10. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Roddan, Rev. John, [Latin] 23 June 1848 States that R may serve in the Diocese of Boston. 1 p. 1.21a 1. Doherty, Rev. J. December 1848 Names of Congregation in Springfield, Mass. in December 1848. 34 pp. 1.22 1. Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip to Eccleston, Abp. Samuel [Latin] [1849?]

Concerns appointments to episcopal sees; note in Archbishop John J. Williams’ hand stating this is a copy of a document probably not intended for publication. 2 pp.

2. McDonald, Rev. William [1849- 1850] Statement of amount of money received from M. 1 p. 3. Mathew, Rev. Theobald, [Latin] 1849 Statement giving M permission to erect a sodality with the consent of Rev. J. Williams. 1 p. 4. Boland, Tobias and McDonald Rev. William 22 March 1849

Agreement for B to build a church; describes the plan for the church; sets date by which work is to be completed. 2 pp.



5. McCarthy, Dennis to Provident Institution for Savings 9 August 1849 Requests money in his account be given to Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick; requests money be spent on Masses and charity; this document is written in Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick’s hand. 1 p.

6. Mathew, Rev. Theobald September 1849 Introduces and recommends William Colan. 1 p. 7. Vandevelde, Bishop James O., [Latin] 18 September 1849 Exeat for Rev. John Drew. 1 p. 1.23 1. Felton, C.C. to Clarkins, John [1850-1870]

Sends C an essay [not included with letter]; tells C his Lowell lectures are not yet written; he hopes to see C soon. 2 pp.

2. Sczrirens, Rev. Felix to Tucker, Rev. Hilary [partially in Italian] 3 April 1850 Reports he has just finished conducting a retreat; states Tucker has been denied permission to enter Society of Jesus; tells T if he can demonstrate "a sounder tranquillity" to his soul and if his bishop [John B. Fitzpatrick] approves, there may be some hope; sends regards to [John B.] Fitzpatrick; apologizes for letter, tells T he is not very proficient in English. 2 pp.

3. Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip to Tucker, Rev. Hilary [Italian] 28 May 1850 Concerns T’s work in the Diocese of Boston. 1 p.

4. Altaneda, C. to Gonzales, Rev., [Spanish] 22 June 1850 Concerns Rev. Charles Brasseur de Bourbourg; recommends his work; states he is a good missionary priest. 4 pp.

5. Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip to Tucker, Rev. Hilary [Italian] 2 July 1850 Concerns T’s work and the state of religion. 1 p. 6. la Barca, A. Calderon de to Reggio, Nicholas [French] 6 July 1850

States Henry M. Tullon is his government’s vice consul in Boston; tells R he has already written to Spain concerning R’s services; reports that he likes the articles in Brownson’s Quarterly Review; hopes Brownson will write on the invasion of Cuba; asks R to talk to Brownson about the work B is willing to do; discusses the political situation of Cuba; states he would be willing to contribute to Brownson’s Quarterly Review. 4 pp.

over 7. Ochs, Lewis to Mayer, Philip 17 August 1850 size Deed to land for German Catholics in Boston. 1 p.



8. James, Eunice 23 August 1850 Last will of J: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 9. J.E. Thayer and Brother to McGuire, John 14 September 1850 Draft for £60 sterling. 1 p. 10. Brojard, Rev. Ignatius, SJ to Tucker, Rev. Hilary, [Latin] 27 October 1850

Asks T to accept his dispensation granted by Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide. 1 p.

11. Committee on Chaplains and Schools December 1850

Answers petition of Andrew Carney asking that Catholic chaplains be granted access to state institutions; states clergy from all denominations have been invite to participate in services at Deer Island; claims Catholic priests are allowed to visit the sick in state institutions; notes that Carney’s request was not granted. 3 pp.

1.24 1. Kelley, Elizabeth [1851-1855] Bank book of K’s from New Bedford Institution for Savings. 17 pp.

2. LeMoyne, Adolph and Henrietta; and Mitchell, John; 1 March 1851

Mitchell, Charles; Mitchell, Sarah and Edward, to O’Reilly, Bishop Bernard Deed to land in New Haven, Connecticut. 1 p.

3. O’Reilly, Bishop Bernard 29 April 1851

Last will of O: bequeaths possessions; notice that will was read in Probate Court 3 pp.

4. Ursuline Community 15 June 1851 Notice of town and county tax for 1851. 1 p.

5. Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard 5 August 1851 States the deed F received from Lewis Ochs [see 1.23.7] is not to be considered F’s property or part of the ecclesiastical property of the Diocese of Boston; states it belongs to the School Committee of the Church of the Holy Trinity 2 pp.

1.25 1. O’Sullivan, John 29 March 1852 Last will of O: bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 2. Timon, Bishop John 13 April 1852 Letter of excardination for Rev. James McGlew. 1 p.



3. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Roddan, Rev. John, [Latin] 28 May 1852 Grants R faculties in the Diocese of Boston. 1 p. 4. McDonnell, Rev. John T. to Molinari, Joseph 1 July 1852

Promissory note for $600 for the Catholic Church in Haverhill. 1 p. + envelope with amounts due listed.

over 5. Map 20 December 1852 size Map of land surrounding the convent in Roxbury. 1 p. 1.26 Letters from the fair for St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum [December 1852-January 1852]

The 76 items in this folder were items that could be purchased at a fair held for the benefit of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. The writers are generally anonymous. The letters tend to be impersonal, consisting mostly of poetry and/or guidelines for everyday living. 76 items.

1.27 1. Shea, Rev. John Gilmary to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. [1853-1857] Requests F to make a purchase for him. 1 p. 2. Forbes, J.N. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. [1853-1876] States he will be glad to see Finotti at any time. 1 p. 3. St. Joseph’s Church, Roxbury, [Massachusetts] 16 November 1853 Statement showing balance of mortgage on St. Joseph’s Church 1 p. 4. Healy, Rev. Patrick 20 March 1854 Letter of excardination. 1 p. 5. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 13 October 1854 Last will of G: bequeaths possessions to Bishop John Bernard Fitzpatrick. 1 p. 1.28 1. Ursuline Convent, Charlestown [1855-1861] Papers relating to legal and financial status of the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. 7 pp. 2. Ursuline Convent, Somerville [1855-1861] Papers relating to legal and financial status of the Ursuline property in Somerville. 8 pp. 3. St. Francis de Sales Church, Charlestown [1855-1866] Deeds of pews for new church in Charlestown; written in Rev. James A. Healy’s hand. 2 pp.

Record Group III.G.04 : Historical Manuscripts – p.27


4. Sisters of Notre Dame [1855] Memorandum concerning problems at St. Mary’s in the North End of Boston: discusses the inconvenience that is involved in not having a church; states the sisters have been in extremely good health; reports they were not inconvenienced by the Know-Nothings; hopes the sisters will stay until a remedy for the physical inconvenience is found. 3 pp.

5. Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. to Donahoe, Patrick 1 January 1855 Promissory note for $208. 1 p. 6. Shannihan, Thomas to Quinn, William 21 January 1855

States he wrote to Richard Ryan for a marriage certificate but Ryan has not responded; asks if Q will get him the necessary certificate; reports his wife is living with another man; asks Q to have Thomas Hazard and Patrick Ryan send him the money they owe him. 2 pp.

7. Kiernan, Rev. Lucas and Rogers, Rev. Patrick 6 February 1855 to Lynch, Rev. Charles, [Latin] Promise to devote themselves to their work and to be obedient to their superiors 1 p.

over 8. Map 10 April 1855 size Map of lots that are for sale bordering on Tremont Street.

1 p.

9. Kenrick, Abp. Francis Patrick to Hughes, Abp. John 12 October 1855 States Rev. David Whelan has been appointed to see about opening a college in Rome; reports all prelates interested in the college should contribute $50 for support of the agent; asks the money be paid as soon as possible; includes note from Rev. Francis McNelrney to Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick of Boston dated 25 October 1855 asking F to forward his answer to K as soon as possible. 2 pp.

10. Noiseaux, Rev. I. H., [Latin] 12 October 1855 Exeat for N. 2 pp. 11. Landry, Antonio 25 October 1855

Last will of Landry, alias Raffale Nasto: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp.

2.1 1. Woburn Catholic Cemetery Association [1856-1860]

Treasurer a5 account book. 4 pp.

2. German Catholic Congregation 11 February 1856 Authorize Bishop John Bernard Fitzpatrick to sign the mortgage on the building bought by the congregation; [written in English and German]. 1 p.



3. Coughlan, William, [Latin] 2 May 1856 Dimissorial letter. 1 p. 4. Coolidge J., [German Catholic Congregation] 6 May 1856

Receipt for $240 from Bishop John Bernard Fitzpatrick. 1 p.

5. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 1 August 1856 Last will of G: bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 6. Brick, Ellen to Treasurer, Provident Institution of Savings 7 August 1856

Requests that all her money deposited in the bank be paid to Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick. 1 p.

7. Doherty, Patrick 12 September 1856 Last will of D: bequeaths possessions. 3 pp. 8. O’Reilly, Rev. Patrick Thomas [Latin] 18 September 1856 Ordination oath. 1 p. 9. Hartney, Rev. Michael [Latin] 18 September 1856 Ordination oath. 1 p. 10. Moran, Rev. Michael [Latin] 18 September 1856 Ordination oath. 1 p. 11. [German Catholic Congregation] to Fitzpatrick, Bp. John Bernard 7 November 1856

Absolve F from being responsible for any debts incurred by the congregation on newly acquired property. 2 pp.

2.2 1. Dubreul, Rev. Paul, SS to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. [1857-1877J

Reports all the inquiries about the pamphlet have ended in failure; expresses sadness as this was the only copy of the pamphlet in the library. 1 p.

2. Henniss, Rev. Henry E.S. 1857

Notes on the mission of Nantucket: relates the history of Catholicism on Nantucket, [Massachusetts]; includes a brief history of Catholicism on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. 4 pp.

3. Clarke, Richard H. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 24 January 1857

Reports he has been ill; expresses his pleasure that F is happy in Brookline [Massachusetts]; feels both the women that F mentions would be excellent housekeepers; asks F to extract details of the life of Bishop [Benedict J.] Fenwick from Fenwick’s journal for an article C plans to write; tells F he has not seen the captain in about a month; reports Washington, DC



is getting ready for the inauguration [of President James Buchanan]. 3 pp.

4. Wilds, Rev. George D. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 4 April 1857

Thanks F for allowing him to borrow a book; reports it has increased his admiration for early missionaries; states he and F agree on the thesis of another book; discusses concept of obedience to a church through the bishops; states W and his wife are always glad to see F. 4 pp.

5. Keely, Patrick C. to Principal, Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury 27 April 1857

Account of the construction costs of Notre Dame Academy. 1 p.

6. Riordan, John 6 June 1857 Last will of R: bequeaths possessions to members of the church and individuals. 5 pp.

over 7. Map 10 July 1857 size Plan of extension of Devonshire Street connecting Otis and Winthrop Streets.

1 p.

8. Henniss, Rev. Henry E.S. [21 July] 1857 Notes on mission at New Bedford, [Massachusetts]: discusses origins of Catholic church in New Bedford; reports Rev. Philip Lariscy built the first Catholic church in town; discusses New Bedford phase of Rev. Robert Woodley’s career; lists pastors who followed Woodley; reports Protestant church was purchased when Catholic church could not accommodate all of parishioners; congregation has been worshipping in the present church since 1847; states more detailed information may be found in the Church Memoranda at New Bedford. 4 pp.

9. Coughlan, Margaret 6 October 1857 Last will of C: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp.

10. Sharkey, Patrick to Kelly, Patrick 12 December Sale of half pew in St. Patrick’s Church, Boston [Roxbury], on behalf of estate of James McKenna.

2 pp.

2.3 1. Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. to Unidentified Correspondent [1858-1872] States he has not been well; reports he will be able to carry out the request when he is well again; claims he cannot answer the other question. 2 pp. 2. Byrne, Rev. William, Vicar General [Latin] 26 January 1858 Record of B’s baptism. 2 pp. 3. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Tucker, Rev. Hilary, [Italian] 14 April 1858 Thanks T for his recent communication. 1 p.



4. Whelan, D. 16 July 1858 List of securities that W received from B. Stack. 1 p.

5. Bailey, Minter to Stack, Rev. B. 29 December Reports that S’s lot has been sold; states B’s account is still unsettled; tells S he will send a copy of the account if S requests; reports some land has been sold for taxes. 2 pp.

6. [St. Mary’s of the Annunciation, Cambridgeport, 30 March 1859 Massachusetts] to Wade, Asa Promissory note for $1000. 1 p.

7. Bowditch, [Nathaniel I.] to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 6 July 1859 Tells F that he has received the book that F sent him; thanks F for his kindness. 1 p.

8. Horan, Bishop Edward John to Canny, Rev. Patrick J., [Latin] 20 August 1859 Letter of excardination for Rev. Patrick J. Canny. 1 p. + envelope

9. Bekhus, Rev. J.H. to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 4 November 1859 Introduces Mrs. Hoskins who is a convert to Catholicism; tells T she may have lost some of her fervor; states her husband is not yet a Catholic. 1 p.

over 10. Poem December 1859 size A Lament for the Church of the Holy Cross in Franklin Street, Boston. 1 p. 2.4 1. Leighton, George to Lloyd, William [1860-1870] Encloses vouchers [not included with letter]; states Bishop John J. Williams may have other plans. 1 p. 2. Hernandez, Gines [Spanish] [1860-1865] Letter of recommendation for Enrique Ramos y Sonali. 1 p. 3. Pintgnero, Juan [Spanish] [1860-1865] States that two people are married; certification of P’s status as chaplain. 1 p. 4. Quinn, Rev. A. 21 February 1860

En closes requested baptismal certificate of John Joseph Prendergast; reports inquiries had to be made because the baptism was never recorded; states Prendergast’s parents marriage certificate is also enclosed. 4 pp. [includes baptism and marriage records]



5. Bekhus, Rev. J.H. to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 13 March 1860 Introduces Dr. Hoskins who has recently converted to Catholicism; tells T Hoskins plans to practice medicine in Boston. 1 p.

6. Tucker, Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 19 May 1860

Thanks HT for his recent letter; tells HT he is sorry about his poor health; hopes HT will take a trip out west; reports his health is good; tells HT he is building a house. 1 p.

7. Conlin, Rev. John [Latin] 2 June 1860 Promise of obedience made at ordination to subdeaconate. 1 p. 8. Coyle, Rev. Joseph [Latin] 2 June 1860 Promise of obedience made at ordination to subdeaconate. 1 p. 9. Molinari, Rev. Antonio [Latin] 25 June 1860 Dimissorial letter. 1 p. 10. Romana, Rev. Antonio [Latin] 17 July 1860 Dimissorial letter. 1 p. 11. Huntington, F.D. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 22 September 1860

Asks F where he can find the answer to certain questions; asks if the answer can be found in a lecture.

2 pp. 12. Young Catholics Friend Society to Irish Pictorial 26 September 1860 Notice about advertising for a lecture series. 1 p. 13. Harkins, Francis 12 November 1860

Copy of H’s baptismal certificate and Confirmation and First Communion records. 1 p.

2.5 1. Saint Aloysius Sunday School to Glassett, Thomas 2 February 1861 Receipt for payment to G for clothing purchased. 1 p. 2. Saint Vincent’s Sunday School to Glassett, Thomas 2 February 1861 Receipt for payment to G for clothing purchased. 1 p. 3. Huntington, F.D. to Finotti, Joseph M. 14 February 1861

Thanks F for all the help he gave to H; reports he has very little time for reading; tells F he has lent one book to a friend. 3 pp.



4. Wade, Henry to Conlan, John 11 April 1861 Receipt for money paid to W by C. 1 p. 5. Murphy, Edward and James 16 April 1861 Letters of excardination for Edward and James Murphy. 2 pp.

6. Rogers, C.E. to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 7 May 1861 Expresses sorrow over a friend who has died; reports the man died with every comfort around him that his friends could provide him; states he does not know what he shall do; claims if Kentucky secedes from the Union, he will lose everything; states people are fleeing from Covington; tells T he would like to come to New England if it does not cost too much; page 1 is a letter from T’s god-daughter, Anne: acknowledges receipt of two letters from T; tells T neither she nor her mother are well. 4 pp.

7. Daly, Rev. William John, [Latin] 27 June 1861 Ordination oath. 1 p. 8. Pius IX to Provincial Council of New York [Latin] August 1861 Answers questions that were raised by the Provincial Council of New York. 3 pp. 9. Twelfth Congregational Church 16 September 1861 Minutes of meeting: reports on the disposition of the church building. 3 pp.

10. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 16 November States he has received HT’s package and the contents are a great help; reports their nieces are now living with him; tells HT his congregation is very small; claims he is having some trouble carrying out his ministry under the laws of the state; states he is now under arrest for not taking the required oath. 1 p.

11. Denvir, Rev. William James, [Latin] 14 December [1861] Ordination oath. 2 pp. 12. Frary, Rev. James, [Latin] 21 December 1861

Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p.

2.6 1. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 1862

Asks HT why he has not written in some time; reports there are threats they will be attacked by the Confederate Army; states he will protect his church to the last; reports on the well-being of members of their family.

3 pp.



2. Sermon 1862 Discusses destruction of Jerusalem and the dispersion of the Jews; states we are accountable before God.

5 pp. 3. Smith, Herman to Galligher, M.P. 22 April 1862 Report of survey of property on State Street. 1 p.

4. Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard [Latin] 29 May Testimonial letter for Rev. Francis Lachat, SJ; written in Rev. James A. Healy’s hand.

1 p.

5. Welch, Michael 2 June 1862 Bill for work done on church in Provincetown [Massachusetts]. 1 p.

6. Welch, Michael 12 June 1862 Bill for work done on church in Provincetown [Massachusetts]. 1 p.

7. Timon, Bishop John, [Latin] 20 June 1862 Letter of excardination from the Diocese of Buffalo for Rev. Thomas Sheehan. 1 p.

8. Archbishop of Florence to unidentified Correspondent [French] 13 July 1862 Invitation to visit the Archbishop of Florence at his home; states they are both mutual friends of the Bishop of Newark [New Jersey], [James Roosevelt Bayley]

1 p.

9. Henniss, Emma to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 24 July 1862 Thanks T for the papers he sent; hopes T will soon be able to take a vacation; tells T they feel

sorry for the priests who have been taken prisoner; expresses satisfaction with the army chaplain who preached to them last week; hopes to see T soon.

3 pp.

10. Moran, Rev. Dennis [Latin] 10 October 1862 Testimonial letter. 1 p. 11. Stephen, Rev. John Thomas [Latin] 18 October 1862

Letter of excardination from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. 1 p.

12. Timmins, Margaret to the City of Boston 1 November 1862 Notice of payment of board for Catherine Timmins at the Boston Lunatic Hospital. 1 p.

13. Connolly, Archbishop Thomas L. [Latin] 4 November 1862 Letter of excardination for Rev. Thomas Walsh from the Archdiocese of Halifax. 3 pp.



14. Stokes, Patrick 27 November 1862

Discusses money that was to be distributed; hopes the next letter will be more explanatory; claims he does not owe any money; asks for a speedy answer to this letter.

3 pp. 15. Coughlin, Margaret 22 December 1862 Last will of C: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 2.7 1. Zappata, Archbishop Joseph [Latin] 3 January 1863 Letter of excardination for Rev. Peter Menietto. 1 p. 2. Alger, William to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 5 March 1863 Tells F he is sorry to learn F has been sick; compliments F on an article that he wrote. 3 pp. 3. Coughlin, Edmund C. to McMahan, Rev. 26 April 1863 States that he has sent $50 by Adams Express. 1 p. 4. Adams Express Company 28 April 1863 States $50 was received from Edmund Coughlin to be sent to Rev. McMahon. 1 p. 5. Williams, Rev. John Joseph [Latin] 1 May 1863 Testimonial letter for Rev. Patrick Francis Lyndon. 1 p. 6. McGill, Bishop John to Barratta, Rev. Nicholas Joseph [Latin] 25 May 1863 Testimonial letter for B. 1 p. 7. Cuddihy, Charles [Latin] 29 May 1863 Letter of excardination from the Diocese of Waterford. 1 p. 8. Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood June-December 1863

Statement of H’s account with Thomas J. Lee & Co.; reverse contains a statement of Bishop James A. Healy’s account with Thomas J. Lee and Matchett for August-November 1863] 2 pp.

9. Duam, Rev. P. [?] 6 June 1863 Letter of recommendation for Charles Cuddihy. 2 pp. 10. Cuddihy, Rev. P. to Williams, Rev. John Joseph 26 June 1863

Encloses letter of excardination for Charles Cuddihy in addition to other necessary documentation; hopes W is in good health.

1 p.



11. Lloyd, George D. [July 1863] Statement of accounts of church property in Taunton [Massachusetts]. 2 pp. 12. Quirk, Martin to McMahon, Rev. 31 July 1863

Asks M to send money Q had sent to him; he is ill and has no shoes or boots for winter. 1 p.

over 13. Scannell, Dennis [Latin] 23 August 1863 size Dimissorial letter. 1 p.

14. Cuddihy, Charles to Cuddihy, Rev. P. 26 August 1863 States he has been waiting for an answer to his last letter; hopes the recommendation was satisfactory; tells PC if it is not enough, more information can be sent; states he is under the impression PC is paying for his college education and that the bills are due; hopes to be ordained to the subdeaconate at the end of the school year; states his friends are against him going to the foreign missions; expresses sorrow some priests have been drafted; states PC’s friends in Ireland are well. 4 pp.

15. Lloyd, George D. September 1863 Statement of accounts of church [St. Mary’s] in Taunton, [Massachusetts]. 3 pp. 16. Kenrick, Archbishop Peter Richard [Latin] 14 September 1863 Testimonial letter for Rev. Bernard O’Reilly. 1 p. 17. Greene, William 5 October 1863

Sends $91; asks that he be notified when it is received; asks if a package he sent has been received.

1 p. 18. Huntington, F.D. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 6 November 1863 Asks F about a statement in a book that he has read. 2 pp. 19. Cusick, William Henry to Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood 23 November 1863 Sends $30 by Adams Express; tells H if he dies, the money should be sent to his brother. 1 p. 20. Lee, Thomas J. and Co. to Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood 25 November 1863 Receipt for $15,500. 1 p. 21. Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Latin] 18 December 1863 Letter of excardination for M. 1 p.



2.8 1. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Tucker Rev. Hilary, [Italian] 16 January 1864 States he has received T’s letter; reports on happenings in Rome. 1 p.

2. Greene, William to Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood 2 March 1864

Receipt for passbook from the Franklin Savings Bank. 1 p.

3. Rappe, Bishop Amadeus to [Brennan, Rev.?] 8 March 1864

Recalls he gave B permission to serve in the Diocese of Milwaukee; states B is now required to find a place where B will be received.

1 p.

4. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 17 May 1864 Thanks HT for his recent letter; relays request of Rev. Kenrick Archbishop Peter Richard ;

states he has very little news to relate; reports on members of their family. 1 p.

5. Rossi, James to Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Italian] 12 June 1864 Thanks M for what M has done; congratulates M. 1 p. 6. Miglionico, James to Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Italian] 15 June 1864

States the family is well; reports on what various members of the family are doing; includes letter from member of the family to Domenic Miglionico; tells DM about the festival of St. Anthony.

4 pp.

7. Williams, Rev. John Joseph [Latin] 17 June 1864 Testimonial letter for Rev. Emiliano Gerbi, OFM. 1 p. 8. Cantwell, Bishop John [Latin] 20 July 1864 Testimonial letter for Rev. William Byrne. 1 p. 9. Clark, Rev. James 25 July 1864 Letter of recommendation for Patrick W. Cronin. 1 p.

10. Alger, William to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 11 August

States he is absorbed in his book on friendship; hopes to get a vacation after this talk is completed; discusses the relation of Gregory VII and the Countess Matilda; discusses the work he is presently doing; hopes F is healthy.

3 pp.

11. Supple, Michael J., [Latin] 16 October 1864 Promise of obedience made upon ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p.



12. Tucker, Teresa to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 21 October 1864 Reports she has recently seen Rev. Louis Tucker; asks HT to remember her in his prayers;

tells HT his friends send their regards; reports her church will be holding a mission in the spring; asks HT to send some paper in order that they may make some paper flowers for the church. 4. pp.

13. Sisters of Mercy 24 October 1864

Agree to place themselves under the protection of the Bishop of Boston; state limits of the Bishop’s jurisdiction over the order; note the Bishop must provide a convent and chaplain. 2 pp.

14. Stanton, Rev. P.A., OSA to Gallagher, Rev. 8 November 1864

Asks G to inform Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick that a corporation located in Pennsylvania may not hold property in another state without the permission of the state legislature; sends regards to the people at Lawrence. 2 pp.

15. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 20 November 1864

Thanks HT for the letter he has just received; states his congregation has been reduced to a handful because of the war; tells KT that part of the country is desolate; reports his town has had two companies of troops stationed in it; discusses what various members of the family are doing. 2 pp.

16. Lawrence, Amos A. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 22 November 1864

Tells F Daniel Keefe, an employee of L’s has consumption; tells F he desires to bring the matter to F’s attention. 1 p.

17. Smyth, Henry [Latin] 17 December 1864 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p.

18. Robinson, Henry L. [Latin] 17 December 1864 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p.

19. Magennis, Charles B. [Latin] 17 December 1864 Promise of obedience made at ordination to subdeaconate. 1 p.

20. Connolly, Archbishop Thomas L. [Latin] 28 December 1864 Letter of excardination for Rev. Patrick Buckley. 1 p. 2.9 1. Doherty, Rev. Michael [Latin] 19 January 1865

Testimonial letter. 1 p.



2. Magliano, Rev. Pamfilo da to McManus, Rev. James 1 February 1865 Gives McM a favorable scholastic report from St. Bonaventure’s College for his nephew Patrick McManus. 1 p.

3. Larue, Rev. J.B.,SS to Unidentified Correspondent [French] 6 April 1865 Reports he is sending M.M. Supple to serve in a parish; states Supple is a little tired at the moment; praises Supple’s character and personality; states Rev. Baile will have to work under the direction of another priest for awhile; reports on people at St. Sulpice in Montreal; hopes that Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick will recover soon. 2 pp.

4. Smith, Rev. Patrick 18 April 1865 Certifies baptism of Michael McManus. 1 p. 5. Smythe, Rev. Hugh [Latin] 22 June 1865 Letter of excardination for Smythe. 1 p. 6. Magliano, Rev. Pamfilo da, 0SF 29 June 1865

Certifies that Michael McManus is in good standing at St. Bonaventure College. 1 p.

7. Huse, Mary A. to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 30 June 1865

Hopes T remembers her in his prayers; tells T she has a 20 month old son; hopes her husband wants to move to Boston; asks T to answer her letter.

3 pp.

8. Canny, Rev. Patrick J. 29 July 1865 Accounts of St. Joseph Church on Chambers Street, Boston. 2 pp.

9. Jenkins, Rev. Oliver S. to Harrington, I.C. 16 August 1865 Letter of recommendation for H; apologizes for the delay in sending the letter.

2 pp. 10. Bertoldi, Peter to Unidentified Correspondent 21 August 1865 Encloses letter of recommendation for Harrington [above]; hopes results will be favorable.

1 p.

11. Morris, Rev. Lawrence J. to Unidentified Correspondent 28 August 1865 States his doctor thinks he should study at St. Joseph Seminary in Troy, New York because a northern climate is better for his health; encloses letter from Laurence Thompson, MD stating M’s health would fare better In a northern climate.

2 pp.

12. Hecker, Rev. Isaac to Unidentified Correspondent 2 September 1865 Encloses two letters from Joseph Kane [not found with letter]; asks if he will be a useful member of their community; asks correspondent for his opinion on the candidate.

2 pp.



13. Power, Rev. William A. [Latin] 9 September 1865 Testimonial for P. 1 p. 14. Spring, Edward to Power, Thomas 12 September 1865 Receipt for $20. 1 p. [fragment] 15. McManus, Charles [Latin] 8 October 1865

Letter of excardination for Charles McManus; includes certificate of baptism. 1 p.

16. McManus Michael [Latin] 8 October 1865 Letter of excardination for Michael McManus. 1 p. 17. McManus, Patrick [Latin] 8 October 1865

Letter of excardination for Patrick McManus; includes certification of baptism. 1 p. 18. McManus Rev. James T. to Unidentified Correspondent 15 November 1865

Forwards exeats for three priests; he is sorry baptismal records have not yet been sent. 1 p.

19. Tucker, Rev. Hilary [Latin] 4 December 1865 Faculties granted to T by Rev. John Joseph Williams. 3 pp. 20. Pisa, Rev. Charles C. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 9 December 1865 Forwards books F requests; comments on portions of the books. 2 pp. 21. McManus, Rev. James T. 13 December 1865 Forwards baptismal certificates; discusses the familial relationship of the men involved. 2 pp.

22. Fitzpatrick, William H. [Latin] 17 December 1865 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p. 23. Magennis, Thomas L. [Latin] 17 December 1865 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p. 24. Patterson, Richard J. [Latin] 17 December 1865 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p.

25. Madigan, James C. to Byrne, Rev. William 20 December 1865 Tells B he does not have much material relating to [Edward Kavanaugh]; reports K had never sat for a portrait; states he will try to find something when he visits Newcastle. 2 pp.



2.10 1. [Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard] [Undated, 1866?] List of papers on file in Probate Court with the will of Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick. 1 p. + envelope

2. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] [1866-1875] Testimonial letter for Rev. Emiliano Gerbi, 0SF. 1 p. 3. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] Testimonial letter for Rev. Joseph Coyle. [1866-1875] 1 p.

4. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] [1866-1875] Testimonial letter for Rev. Leo Boland. 1 p. 5. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] Testimonial letter for Rev. James A. Healy. [1866-1875] 1 p. 6. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] [1866-1875] Testimonial letter for Rev. Francis X. Caroll. 1 p. 7. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] [1866-1875]

Testimonial letter for Rev. James de Encarnatione. 1 p.

8. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] [1866-1875] Testimonial letter for Rev. James Rogers. 1 p. 9. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin]

Testimonial letter for Rev. Bernard O’Regan. [1866-1875] 1 p.

10. Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Latin] 1866 Testimonial letter for M; list of reasons why a Catholic can be excommunicated. 10 pp.

11. Kavanaugh, Winifred to [Byrne, Rev. William] 28 January 1866

Encloses autograph of Edward Kavanaugh; autograph attached to letter. 1 p.

12. Montemurro, Francis Anthony [Latin] 12 February 1866 Testimonial letter for M. 1 p. 13. Kiely, Rev. James [Latin] 13 February 1866 Letter of excardination for K. 1 p.



14. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 6 March 1866 Last will of G: bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 15. Gleeson, John [Latin] 23 March 1866 Letter of excardination for G. 1 p. 16. Cooke, Bishop Thomas [Latin] 10 April 1866 Letter of excardination for John Griffin. 1 p. 17. Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 11 May 1866

Invites T to visit with H in Troy on his way to the west; asks to be remembered to the priests at the [Cathedral of the Holy Cross].

2 pp. 18. Montemurro, Rev. Francis Anthony [Latin and Italian] 21 May 1866 Testimonial/letter of excardination for M. 2 pp. 19. Doherty, Michael Lawrence [Latin] 26 May 1866 Promise of obedience made at ordination to subdeaconate. 1 p. 20. McDermott, J.J. [Latin] 26 May 1866 Promise of obedience made at ordination to the subdeaconate. 1 p. 21. State of Connecticut 30 June 1866

An act concerning communities and corporations; allows churches to act as corporations. 2 pp.

22. Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Italian] 16 August 1866 Concerns excardination of M from his home Diocese. 1 p. over 23. Baratta, Joseph N. [Latin and Italian] 25 August 1866 size Letter of excardination. 1 p. over 24. Miglionico, Rev. Domenic [Latin and Italian] 25 August 1866 size Letter of excardination. 1 p.

25. Timon, Bishop John to [Tucker, Rev. H1lary?] 5 September 1866 Reports he has been away recently; sends regards to Louis [Tucker?] states he has sympathy for those who are suffering. 2 pp.



26. Montemurro, Francis Anthony [Latin] 15 October 1866 Testimonial letter for M. 1 p. 27. Quinlan, Richard J. [Latin] 4 November 1866 Promise of obedience made at ordination to subdeaconate. 1 p. 2.11 1. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [Latin] Undated [after 1866]

Instruction about information that is required by the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide when new sees are erected.

9 pp. [3 copies, 3 pages each] 2. Conaty, Bernard [Latin] 1867 Letter of excardination. 1 p. 3. Confraternity of the Holy Cross 1867

Manual for the Confraternity of the Holy Cross; lists prayers and hymns used by members; states rules for members. 37 pp.

4. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 7 May 1867 Letter of excardination for Rev. James McGlew. 1 p.

5. Griffin, Martin to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 18 May 1867 Thanks F for his interest in the Guardian Angel [Publishing Company?];thanks F for the book he sent; realizes publishing good children’s books is not financially rewarding; tells F he will try to send F a copy of the first issue of the paper. 2 pp.

6. Baraga, Bishop Frederick to Lyndon, Rev. Patrick F. 24 June 1867 Gives Rev. John Power permission to enter the Diocese of Boston. 1 p. 7. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 2 September 1867 Letter of excardination for Rev. Anthony Molinari. 1 p.

8. Dubreul, Rev. Paul to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 15 October 1867 Sends book and asks F to return it when he is finished; note stating that F never received the book on page 1. 2 pp.

9. Clergy Fund Society 7 November 1867 Report of the annual meeting of the Clergy Fund Society: includes Constitution of the Society; state duties of the officers of the society. 3 pp.



2.12 1. Leddy, Peter [Latin] 24 January 1868 Letter of excardination for L. 1 p. 2. O’Toole, Lawrence J. [Latin] 8 March 1868 Letter of excardination for O. 1 p.

3. Brooks, Henry to Finotti, Rev. Joseph . 16 March Relates known information on Michael Walsh; tells F he will try to find more information. 2 pp. 4. Shahan, Rev. Thomas H. 21 March 1868 Accounts of St. Mary’s Church, Taunton, [Massachusetts] from January 1, 1867 to March 21, 1868. 3 pp. 5. Roman Catholic Cemetery Association 19 May 1868 Act incorporating the Association by the Massachusetts legislature. 2 pp. 6. Munsell, Joel to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 20 May 1868

States his opinion on a particular book; asks F to let him know what books F wishes to dispose of; tells F the market for used books has dropped; tells F who to consult before sending his book to press. 2 pp.

7. Munsell, Joel to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 23 May 1868

Discusses a book F wishes to publish; states he wishes to sell all of his books. 2 pp.

8. Walsh, Rev. Edward [Latin] 10 October 1868 Certifies valid baptism of Richard Cummins. 1 p. 9. Duam, Rev. 10 October 1868 Letter of recommendation for Richard Cummins. 2 pp. 10. Cummins, Richard [Latin] 11 October 1868 Letter of excardination for C. 1 p. 11. Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood [November-December, 1868]

Suggestions for [John J. Williams] concerning the Second Diocesan Synod; suggestions about church property, payment to priests for administering the sacraments, Catholics attending Protestant services, and clarification of decrees of the Baltimore Council of 1866. 4 pp.



12. Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood [November-December, 1868] Additional suggestions for [John J. Williams] concerning the Second Diocesan Synod; suggestions about mixed marriages, administration of sacraments, examinations of junior clergy. 1 p.

13. Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood [November-December, 1868] Order of Exercises for the Second Diocesan Synod: notes rules for processional and liturgy; discusses what should be done if sessions are to be continued; includes directions for printing of the exercises. 6 pp. + fragment

14. Vetromile, Rev. Eugene to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. [Italian] 9 November 1868

Tells F he was attacked by a mob, but he is all right. 1 p.

2.13 1. Oblates of Mary Immaculate 22 January 1869

Agreement between the Superior of the Oblates and the Sister Servant of St. John’s Hospital in Lowell, [Massachusetts]; provides for support of sisters who will staff hospital. 1 p.

2. McGrath, Edward to Byrne, Rev. William 15 February 1869 Encloses secondary charges for the term that has just ended. 1 p. 3. Reardon, John, Estate of 14 April 1869

Title to a lot in Holyhood Catholic Cemetery; includes regulations of the cemetery. 2 pp.

4. VanderBerghe, Rev., OMI,.[Latin] 19 June 1869

States the Oblates will be allowed into the Diocese of Boston to work with the French Canadians. 1 p.

5. la Motte, Gabrielle de 13 August 1869 Copyright for music. 1 p. 6. Ursuline Convent 31 August 1869

Taxes on the Ursuline Convent in [Somerville, Massachusetts] for the years 1866, 1867, 1868, and 1870 [written in John J. Williams’ hand]. 1 p.

7. Lyman, Theodore to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 5 September 1869 Tells F if he has any papers relating to his father, he will send them to F. 1 p.

8. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 30 September 1869 Annual report for the year ending 30 September 1869. 1 p.



9. Clergy Fund Society 4 November 1869 Report on the annual meeting of the Clergy Fund Society; reverse contains list of officers and members of the society. 2 pp.

10. Lyndon, Rev. Patrick F. 29 November 1869 Bill from St. Charles College, Maryland, for students who are studying there. 1 p.

2.14 1. Keiley, John D., Jr. [1870-1878] Reports on a pilgrimage to Rome that is being organized by the Catholic Union of New York; discusses details of the journey. 2 pp.

2. Keiley, John D., Jr. ~187O-187~ Discusses further incidents concerning the proposed pilgrimage to Rome [see above]. 1 p.

3. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 30 September 1870 Annual report for year ending 30 September 1870. 1 p. 4. Clergy Fund Society 3 November 1870 Annual report of Clergy Fund Society; contains list of officers and members of society. 2 pp.

5. Brownson, Orestes A. to Simplicius, Sister 30 November 1870 [?] Reports he is feeling better and will attempt to give lecture; asks her to telegraph him if she still wants him to come; hopes there is still time to make arrangements that will be satisfactory to all. 1 p.

6. Harrington, John C. to McCloskey, Cardinal John 5 January 1871 Promissory note for $463. 1 p. 7. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 8 January 1871 Letter of excardination for Rev. Daniel Regan. 1 p.

8. Deane, William Reed to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 2 February 1871 Asks for information about W. Prid; states that D is a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

3 pp. 9. Deane, William Reed to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 9 February 1871

Thanks F for the information on W. Prid; states he will call on F and present F with a copy of his book; discusses the engravings In his book.

4 pp.



10. Gennin, Bernard 28-29 March 1871 States he has information concerning the whereabouts of James Riley: he has seen R’s mother and she has supplied G with some background Information; asks that a note be written in favor of some relatives who have recently left England for the United States; tells something about himself.

6 pp. 11. Lee, Thomas J. to Bryant, J.D. and Goodwin, F. May 1871 Bill for title search in Middlesex County. 1 p.

12. Fomine, Nellie to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 4 June 1871

Tells T she will come visit him at the Bishop’s house when a friend who is accompany her returns from New York; asks T to return the letter she wrote him to her.

2 pp.

13. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 30 September 1871 Annual report for year ending 30 September 1871. 1 p.

14. Riley, James 9 November [1871] States he is the nephew of Mary Tierney; asks how much money was left to him and when he will be able to receive it.

1 p.

15. Riley, James 13 November 1871 Gives information relating to his family and to his history since arriving in the U.S. 3 pp.

16. Ellinger, Anastasie to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 17 November 1871 Tells T she did not know he was still in Boston; reports her daughter is preparing to receive her First Communion; asks T to write to her sister who is about to leave the Catholic Church; tells T about other members of her family. 3 pp.

17. Riley, James 18 November 1871 Gives information concerning his mother. 2 pp.

18. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 27 November 1871 Tells HT his health is good; asks HT if he knows Patrick Crosby [?]; tells HT Crosby claims a Catholic congregation in Massachusetts owes him money; reports that members of their family are well. 3 pp.

19. Riley, James 5 December 1871 Asks if there are any problems with him receiving the money left to him by his aunt. 1 p.



20. Riley, James 13 December 1871 Asks that some money be sent to him as he is out of clothing. 1 p.

21. Tucker, Teresa to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 20 December 1871 Tells him she is sorry his health is bad; hopes to go home for Christmas; wishes HT a Happy Christmas.

2.15 1. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 5 February 1872

Tells HT their nephew has died; reports he is trying to establish a Catholic school; tells HT he has offered to take in their nephew who is handicapped; states his health is good. 2 pp.

2. Tucker, Teresa to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 26 February 1872

Hopes HT’s health improves; tells HT she wants to see her family as soon as possible; tells HT she will pray for him. 2 pp.

over 3. O’Brien, Rev. John 2 April 1872 size Release of O from all expenses he incurred while building St. Patrick’s Church and School in

Lowell, Massachusetts ; deeds lot belonging to St. Patrick’s Church to John J. Williams, Bishop of Boston.

1 p.

4. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 5 April 1872 Letter of excardination for Rev. Daniel E. Hudson. 1 p. 5. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 16 May 1872 Letter of excardination for Rev. William Hally. 1 p. 6. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander to Goesbriand, Bp. Louis de [Latin] 26 June 1872 Discusses manage Impediment and dispensation. 1 p. 7. la Motte, Gabrielle de 29 June 1872 Last will of M; bequeaths possessions. 2 pp.

8. Russell, Honorable Thomas to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 8 August 1872

Gives his opinion of Queen Elizabeth; tells F he is glad his health is better; hopes to hear from F soon; encloses clipping reporting remarks that R made. 3 pp. + clipping

9. Sullivan, Thomas to Byrne, Rev. William 22 August 1872 States he received the bank book he had given to B for safe keeping. 1 p. 10. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 30 September 1872 Annual report for year ending 30 September 1872. 1 p.



11. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 8 November 1872 Letter of excardination for Rev. Peter Menletti. 1 p. 2.16 1. Association for the Protection of Destitute Roman Catholic Children 1 January 1873 Report of association from May, 1864 to January 1873. 1 p. 2. Dean, John W. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 29 January 1873

Thanks F for the book F sent; tells F the annual proceedings of the New England Historic Genealogical Society will be published soon and F will be sent a copy. 2 pp.

3. Cittadella, Rev. L.M. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. [Italian] 8 February 1873 Discusses the book F sent him and states it is now in the library. 2 pp. 4. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 23 May 1873 Letter of excardination for Rev. John R. Power. 1 p. 5. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 31 May 1873 Letter of excardination for Rev. John Gray. 1 p. 6. Paresce, Rev. A.M. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 7 June 1873

Thanks F for his offer but states they do not need the catalogue; hopes F’s health is better. 2 pp.

7. St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum 30 September 1873 Annual report for year ending 30 September 1873. 1 p. 8. Carney Hospital [January 1874]

Report of the Carney Hospital, South Boston, ending 1 January 1874; ask for contributions. 2 pp.

9. Association for the Protection of Destitute Roman Catholic Children 14 January 1874 Annual report for year ending 14 January 1874. 1 p. 10. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 25 September 1874 Letter of excardination for Rev. John Lee. 1 p.




12. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 6 November 1874 Last will of G: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 13. Williams, Bishop John Joseph [Latin] 28 December 1874

Letter of excardination for Rev. Benedict Tyszklewlcz. 1 p.

14. Orr, Rev. William [1875- 1906] Instructions in case of O’s death. 1 p. 15. Diocese of Hartford [French] [1875]

Information about Rev. Thomas Griffin who is a candidate for the vacant See of Hartford; written in Archbishop John Joseph Williams’ hand.

2 pp.

16. Diocese of Hartford [1875] Notes concerning candidates for the vacant See of Hartford; written in Archbishop John Joseph Williams’ hand. 1 p.

17. Diocese of Hartford 1875

Note in Archbishop John Joseph Williams’ hand stating that the information used by the Bishops of the Province of Boston during their meeting about the vacant see of Hartford was also used 15 October 1878. 1 p. [fragment]

18. Diocese of Hartford [Latin] 1875 Meeting of Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant see of Hartford; candidates are: Revs. Lawrence S. McMahon, F.J. Friel, and Thomas Lynch. 1 p.

19. Temporary Home for Destitute Roman Catholic Children 1 January 1875 Annual report for year ending 1 January; 1875. 2 pp.

20. Tucker, Rev. Louis to Tucker, Rev. Hilary 31 March 1875 Reports on various members of the family; tells HT he celebrates Mass for their dead relatives once a week. 3 pp.

21. Leo, William to Rogers, Rev. Patrick. 10 May 1875 [St. Columbkille’s Church, Brighton, Massachusetts]

States that St. Columbkille’s Church has been inspected and found to be safe. 1 p.




2.17 1. McEvoy, John F. to Crowley, Charles 22 February 1876 Remembers when Lowell, Massachusetts was a small town; relates the early history of Lowell; discusses the history of the Irish and the Catholic Church in Lowell.

4 pp. 2. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de to Vermont Clergy [Latin] 4 March 1876 Discusses the Baltimore Council’s position on Catholic education; tells them what their obligations are as priests. 3 pp.

3. Clark, James F. to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 24 March 1876 Tells F he does not know about the person F has asked him about, but will try to find something out.

3 pp.

4. Squires, Sidney and Co. to Tuite, John A. 2 May 1876 Lease for property In Haverhill, Massachusetts. 1 p. 5. Kendall, Charles S., Shepard, Charles A.B., Collins, Patrick A. 4 May 1876 Bill of sale for the Pilot. 2 pp. 6. Wood, Archbishop James F. to Philadelphia Clergy 4 July 1876

Prescribes Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the Centennial of the United States. 1 p.

7. Tuite, John A. to Weeks and Potter 22 July 1876 Promissory note for $282.29. 1 p. 8. Tuite, John A. to Weeks and Potter 22 July 1876 Bill of sale; statement from Weeks and Potter dated 17 August 1867 transferring their rights to

Rev. William J. Daly. 2 pp.

9. Weeks and Potter to Tuite, John A. 22 July 1876 Transfer of property from drugstore to T; terms of payment are included. 6 pp. [2 copies, 3 pages each]

10. Tuite, John A. to Mitchell, S.K. 27 July 1876 Promissory note for $100; attached to statement signed by Charles H. Coffin dated 30

January 1877 concerning default on this promissory note. 3 pp.

11. Sadlier and Co. to Pilot Publishing Company September 1876

Bill of sale; statement on terms of discount Sadlier’s gives to the Pilot Publishing Company. 1 p.

12. Tuite, John A. to Weeks and Potter 14 November 1876 Promissory note for $232.46; attached to statement signed by B. Davis Washburn dated 17 January 1877 concerning T’s default on this promissory note. 3 pp.



2.18 1. Brickett, B.F. Undated, [1877] Receipt for money received from B by unidentified person. 1 p. 2. Tuite, John A. to Dean, Foster, and Co. 1 January 1877 Statement of account and notice of receipt of payment. 1 p. 3. Tuite, John A. to Daly, Rev. William J. 13 January 1877 Bill of sale of property sold to D by T. 1 p. 4. Abbott, Ezra to Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 10 February 1877 Gives F the correct title of a book that F had requested. 1 p. 5. Daly, Rev. William J. to Kiley, Mrs. Michael 28 February 1877 Receipt for $400.00 1 p. 6. Sheehan, Mary 5 March 1877 Note stating that S received $23 from Mary Driscoll. 1 p. [fragment] 7. Mahoney, J.J. to Driscoll, John D. 5 March 1877 Statement of funeral expenses; note stating that payment was received. 1 p. 8. Holt, T.A. and Co. to Driscoll, John D. 5 March 1877 Statement of account. 1 p. 9. Daly, Rev. William J. to Weeks & Potter 6 March 1877 Asks W and P to sell goods to John A. Tuite and to send the bill to D. 1 p. 10. Nolan, Michael 6 March 1877 Note stating that N received payment from John Driscoll. 1 p. 11. Murphy, Rev. Maurice J., OSA 12 March 1877 States that payment was received for a grave for Mary Sheehen. 1 p. 12. Murphy, Rev. Maurice J., OSA to Driscoll, John D. 12 March 1877 Receipt of money given M by D In account with Mary Sheehen. 1 p. 13. Flynn, M.F. to Daly, Rev. William J. 28 April 1877 States that he received payment from D. 1 p.



14. Rice, Merick to Tuite, John A. 10 May 1877 Bill of sale. 1 p. 15. Fox, R.W. and Co. to Tuite, John A. 15 May 1877 Bill of sale. 1 p. 16. Livermore, A.H. & Co. to Tuite, John A. 21 June 1877 Bill of sale. 1 p. 17. Tuite, John A. to Curtis and Brown 21 July 1877

Promissory note for $63; attached to statement signed by Charles Hall Adams dated 24 September 1877 concerning T’s default on promissory note. 2 pp.

18. la Motte, Gabrielle de 11 August 1877 Copyright on songbook of M’s. 1 p. 19. Daly, Rev. William J. to Weeks and Potter 11 August 1877 Promissory note for $152.17. 1 p. 20. Weeks and Potter to Daly, Rev. William J. 17 August 1877 Note that W and P have sold goods to D for specified sum. 1 p. 2.19 1. Tuite, John A. 5 September 1877

T’s promissory note to himself; attached to statement signed by Charles Hall Adams dated 8 December 1877 concerning T’s default on promissory note. 2 pp.

2. Warren, Ellen 12 September 1877 Last will of W: bequeaths possessions. 4 pp. 3. Catholic Union of Boston 5 October 1877

Invites people to meet with Abp. John J. Williams every Wednesday evening; lists special events the organization is sponsoring; asks for volunteers to present papers at meetings. 2 pp.

4. Daly, Rev. William J. to Raymond, F.O. 4 October 1877 Demands R give up property he is holding; states the property now belongs to D. 1 p.

5. Driscoll, John D. to Daly, Rev. William J. 8 November 1877 Sends bills; tells WD if there is any money left over he would like to buy a gravestone for Mary Sheehen 1 p.



6. Clergy of the Archdiocese of Boston 8 November 1877 Discuss plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rev. James Fitton. 3 pp. 7. St. Bridget, Sister to Driscoll, Mary 7 November 1877 States receipt of $9 from D. 1 p. 8. Tuite, John A. to Squires, Sidney & Co. 13 November 1877

Promissory note for $72.64; attached to statement signed by James Crosby dated 15 January 1878 concerning T’s default on the promissory note. 3 pp.

9. Chatard, Rev. Silas Marean 24 November 1877 Report of the Rector of the [North] American College, Rome; discusses discipline and finances; asks the Bishops to be careful about whom they send to study at the college. 7 pp.

10. Daly, Rev. William J. to Weeks and Potter 11 December 1877 Promissory note for $164.89. 1 p. 2.20 1. Order of exercises for Priests Retreat. 1878 1 p. 2. Driscoll, John D. to Daly, Rev. William J. 15 January 1878 States receipt of $37 from WD. 1 p. 3. la Motte, Gabrielle de 6 May 1878 Statement from Library of Congress concerning copy right of song book. 1 p. 4. Daly, Rev. William J. to Nichols, Algernon T. 18 May 1878 Promissory note for $1000. 1 p. 5. Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 13 June 1878 Last will of G: bequeaths possessions. 1 p. 6. Donahoe, Patrick to Daly, Rev. William J. 24 August 1878 Statement of receipt of $101. 1 p. 7. Murphy, John to Daly, Rev. William J. 19 September 1878 Acknowledges money sent by D and thanks D on behalf of John Sheehen. 2 pp.



8. la Motte, Gabrielle de 29 November 1878 Notification of a book deposited in the Library of Congress in accordance with the copyright laws. 1 p.

2.21 1. Little, Samuel to Crowley, Mr. 2 January 1879

Thanks C for his Interest in the Marcella Street Home; asks to be remembered to the Archbishop [John J. Williams]; thanks those who participated in the musical entertainment. 2 pp.

2. Sheehan, John to Murphy, Rev. J. 3 February 1879 States that he received money from M that was sent by Rev. William J. Daly. 1 p.

3. Martin, Abbott to [Daly, Rev. William] 18 March 1879 States he will not call on D until he has heard that D has collected the money; tells D he is grateful to D and the congregation of St. Joseph’s [Boston]. 1 p.

4. Chatard, Bishop Francis S. to Purcell, Abp. John B. [Latin] 24 April 1879 Copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Cincinnati. 2 pp.

5. Chatard, Bishop Francis Silas [Latin] 24 September 1879 Copy of minutes of a meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Cincinnati; submit names of candidates for the coadjutorship of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 2 pp.

6. Daly, Rev. William J. to Cuniffe, Julia 16 December 1879

States C has given him United States bonds to hold for safekeeping; note that the bonds were received from D in August of 1880. 1 p.

2.22 1. Kieley, John to Daly, Rev. William J. 21 December [no year] 1880-1883

States his mother received the check; discusses the interest on the money that is involved; tells D his mother is very sick.

2 pp. 2. ? to Daly, Rev. William J. Undated [1880-1883] Notes that D’s check has been received and thanks him for it. 1 p. [fragment] 3. Pama, Mary to Daly, Rev. William J. Undated [1880-1883] States that she received $50 from D. 1 p. [fragment] 4. Adams, Walter to Daly, William J. 13 January 1880 Discusses estate of Joanna Leary. 1 p.



5. Daly, Rev. William J. 30 January 1880 Last will of D: bequeaths possessions. 4 pp. 6. McCloskey, Cardinal John to Leo XIII [Latin] 11 February 1880

Printed copy: concerns Leo XIII’s letter to the Bishops in which Thomas Aquinas is declared to be the patron of studies [see John Joseph Williams papers 3.12.3].

2 pp.

7. Russell, W.G. to Daly, Rev. William J. 4 October 1880 Tells D he is the administrator of Julia Cuniff’s estate; relieves D of the charge of the property D is holding; states C’s husband seems to be reasonable. 1 p.

8. Galligan, James J. to Daly, Rev. William J. 9 October 1880

Tells D he is sorry for any misunderstanding that has occurred between the two of them; explains he did not want to meet with D until the matter had been taken care of; tells D he will repay D as soon as possible; states the money went to pay legitimate debts. 4 pp.

9. Dwyer, Richard to Daly, Rev. William J. 6 November 1880

Asks WD to wait for the money owed to him for one year; tells WD he will pay him back as soon as possible.

2 pp.

2.23 1. Sisters of Notre Dame [1881?] Report of pupils and sodalists under the Sisters of Notre Dame Ii 1880; lists numbers of professed sisters and novices In the Archdiocese of Boston. 1 p.

2. St. Charles College to Daly, Rev. William J. 4 February 1881 Statement of accounts for students at St. Charles College. 1 p. 3. Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip to Tucker, Rev. Hilary [ Italian] 13 February 1881 Tells T he received T1s letter; discusses particular economic circumstances in America. 1 p.

4. Shahan, Rev. Thomas to Crimins, Julia 12 March 1881 Apologizes for the delay involved in getting the money to her; instructs her to send the orders directly through Mr. Buckley; sends $100; page 3 contains letter from C to S dated 16 January 1882: sends S the order he requested; hopes his health is good. 4 pp.

5. St. Charles College, Maryland to Daly, Rev. William J. 20 May 1881 Statement of account. 1 p.

6. Chapuis, Rev. H.M.,SS to Daly, Rev. William J. 20 May 1881 Acknowledges receipt of D’s payment to St. Charles College. 1 p.



7. Crimins, Julia to Shahan, Rev. Thomas 5 October [1881] States she is troubled by the recent bank failures; asks S to send her money; hopes S is in good health.

2 pp. 8. Gargan, Thomas J. to Daly, Rev. William J. 22 December 1881

Encloses opinion on the wills that were submitted for consideration; asks D to let him know if he desires any changes to be made in the wills; statement on the wills Is enclosed.

4 pp. 2.24 1. Shahan, Rev. Thomas to Crimmins, Julia 31 January 1882

Tells her he is not able to draw money from her account without a written statement; sends $50 of his own money; states he has been sick and unable to attend to business; tells her the banks are all safe; page 2 contains letter from Julia Crimmins to Rev. Ronan [?]: asks if Rev. Thomas Shahan left her account books with R; asks if she can get her money when she comes to Boston. 4 pp.

2. Crimmins, Julia to Shahan, Rev. Thomas 13 February 1882

Thanks S for the $50 he sent her; asks S to send her some more money; tells him a bank order is on the way. 2 pp.

3. Dwyer, Patrick et al. to Simeoni, Cardinal John 16 September 1882 Printed copy: Petition to Leo XIII: Concerns financial problems of Archbishop John B. Purcell; state none of P’s creditors have been paid; complain that Bishop William Henry Elder is doing nothing to help them in this matter; feel Leo XIII has been kept ignorant of the true state of affairs; tell Leo XII they know the laity should not complain about the hierarchy, but they are a part of the faithful. 2 pp.

4. la Motte, Gabrielle de 19 September 1882 Statement from the Library of Congress on the copyright of a book M deposited there. 1 p.



7. Gargan, Thomas J. to Daly, Rev. William J. 27 September 1882

Endorses check from the Continental Life Insurance Company; tells D he thinks he should personally see about the balance of the claim. 1 p.

8. Association for the Protection of Destitute Catholic Children December 1882 Resolutions that were passed at the December 1882 meeting of the Association. 1 p.



9. Kieley, Mrs. Michael to Daly, Rev. William J. 12 December 1882 Asks D to send the interest as soon as possible. 1 p. 10. Denver, Longmont, and Northwestern Railroad 20 December 1882 to Daly, Rev. William J.

State bonds were received of D; reverse contains terms of agreement between the company and the stockholders.

2 pp. 2.25 1. Daly, Rev. William J. [1883-1884] Claims known against the estate of D 1877-1883. 2 pp. 2. Daly, Rev. William J. [1883-1884] Statement of D’s account with Matthew Dolan. 1 p. 3. Daly, Rev. William J., Estate of E1883-1884~ Appraisal of part of D’s estate by Elson. 1 p. 4. Daly, Rev. William J., Estate of E1883-1884] List of all known creditors to the estate of D. 2 pp.

5. Donohoe, M.S. to Daly, Rev. William J. 22 February 1883 Tells WD he will be unable to make the next payment on time; encloses a new note; thinks the extension will be met early. 2 pp.

6. Chapuis, Rev. H.M., SS to Daly, Rev. William J. 14 April 1883 Thanks D for payment to St. Charles College, Maryland; reports D’s new balance is 253.55. 1 p. 7. Roche, Rev. D.H. [June 1883 Explains purpose of the Working Boys Home; asks for contributions. 1 p.

8. Leo XIII 18 August 1883 Apostolic letter: states some people are spreading lies about past and present events in the church; claims false teaching is finding its way into school textbooks; states the papacy is not hostile to Italian interests; the church must pursue true historical studies; opens the Vatican Library and Archives to scholars.

17 pp. 9. Coffin, Charles H. to Daly, Rev. William J. 26 November 1883 Notice that he is responsible for a loan which the original borrower has defaulted on. 1 p.



2.26 1. National Order of the Daughters of Isabella [1884-1918] Constitution of the National Order of the Daughters of Isabella. 3 pp. 2. Leo XIII [Latin] 4 January 1884 Concerns the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore. 1 p. 3. Williams, Archbishop John Joseph 1 March 1884

Note stating he gave a bankbook belonging to Susan McFadden to Rev. [Michael] Gilligan; the bankbook had been found among the possessions of Rev. William J. Daly. 1 p.

4. Dolan, Matthew 21 March 1884

Appoints Dennis Mulcahy, George W. Smith, and Charles F. Dolan appraisers of the estate of Rev. William J. Daly; includes schedule of real estate and personal estate. 6 pp.

5. Bradley, Bishop Denis 21 June 1884 Last will of B: bequeaths property and possessions. 3 pp. 6. Simeoni, Cardinal John to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 25 June 1884 Concerns Third Plenary Council of Baltimore; printed copy. 2 pp.

7. Dolan, Matthew to Williams, Archbishop John Joseph 26 July 1884 Tells W he is investigating a claim against Rev. William J. Daly’s estate. 1 p.

8. McKim, John W. to Byrne, Rev. William and Bowman, Robert 20 September 1884 Appoints WB and RB examiners of the claims of the creditors against the estate of Rev. William J. Daly; list of claims is included in the document. 3 pp. 2.27 1. Dolan, Rev. Michael [1885- 1905] Combinations to safes belonging to Church of Our Lady; gives information concerning the accounts of the church. 2 pp. 2. Conlan, Rev. James 2 January 1885 Last will of C: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 3. la Motte, Gabrielle de 14 February 1885 Concerns copyright for book M deposited at the Library of Congress. 1 p. 4. la Motte, Gabrielle de 23 February 1885 Concerns copyright for book M deposited at the Library of Congress. 1 p.



5. Kenrick, Abp. Peter Richard to Spalding, Bp. John Lancaster 23 July 1885 Introduces James McGrath to S; tells S that M is interested in designing the campus of the proposed [CatholIc University] 1 p. 6. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 19 October 1885 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns the power to grant absolution. 1 p. 7. Moran, Cardinal Patrick to Bishops of the United States [December] 1885

State the church in the United States and church in Australia have many things in common; express joy at success of Catholic colleges in the United States; non-original copy. 2 pp.

8. Moran, Cardinal Patrick to Gibbons, Cardinal James 21 December 1885

Tells G the First Plenary Council In Australia has been a success; congratulates G on the growth of Catholicism in the United States; non-original copy. 1 p.

2.28 1. Flatley, Rev. John to O’Reilly, John Boyle 12 May 1886

Tells O he has been told that Donohoe was to regain control of the Pilot. 1 p.

2. Diocese of Providence 8 July 1886

Minutes of meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant See of Providence; Rev. Matthew Harkins is nominated; signed by Bishop Denis Bradley of Manchester, New Hampshire. 3 pp. + fragment

3. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 11 August 1886 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns Civil Tribunal; non-original copy. 1 p.

4. Heiss, Archbishop Michael [Latin] 3 October 1886 Petition to Rome about German Catholics in the United States; discusses national churches; explains there is a problem with Irish priests ministering to German Catholics; states the importance of German parochial schools; claims there is a need for German priests; thinks the children should be taught German in the schools; non-original copy. 16 pp.

5. Healy, Rev. J.J. to Sisters of Mercy 22 October 1886

Agreement for the Sisters of Mercy to staff St. Ann’s School in Gloucester, Massachusetts; states a dwelling for the sisters will be provided. 3 pp.

6. Ireland, Bishop John and Keane, Bishop John [Latin] 6 December 1886 Concerns the Catholic University of America; non-original copy. 8 pp.



7. Gibbons, Cardinal James to Simeoni, Cardinal John [French] 20 February 188 Concerns Knights of Labor; states he has followed Leo XIII’’s guidelines in dealing with secret societies; reports a commission of Archbishops met to discuss Knights of Labor and only two members voted to condemn the society; states the president of the Knights of Labor claims the organization will change any rule that is detrimental to Catholicism; tells S the United States is not like France; states that social issues are the most important issues of the day; tells S if the people consider the church to be un-American, then the people will cease to support the church; explains a condemnation of the Knights of Labor would not be accepted by Catholics; summarizes why the Knights of Labor should not be condemned by the Holy See. 15 pp. non-original copy.

8. Ireland, Bishop John and Keane, Bishop John March 1887 Responds to petition of German Bishops to Rome [see 2.27.3]; copies letter written by

Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan [Latin]: states nationalism should not exist within the church; copies letter written by Bishop William Henry Elder [French]: states nationalism within the church turns Protestants against Catholicism; feels if German Catholics are given special treatment, then it will be necessary to consider the demands of all other nationalities; claims young German people speak English more than German; prints letter from Joseph Busam, SJ [French]: claims that at his church in New York the German children understand German better than English; feels that, in light of this, he should use English when teaching the children; states older German immigrants are dying; prints letter from Cardinal James Gibbons [French]: deplores nationalism within the church; states he did not realize that when he gave a German bishop a letter of introduction to Rome, he would be lobbying for German Catholics in the United States; prints letter from Bishop Camillus Mc of Covington [Kentucky] [French]: states the petition on behalf of the German Catholics is an insult to American bishops; feels youth come to regard Catholicism as a German religion; prints letter of Bishop John Joseph Kain of Wheeling, West Virginia [Latin]: protests the petition of the German Catholics; copies letter from Bishop Richard Gilmour of Cleveland, Ohio [French]: states one group of Catholics should not be favored over another group; feels German Catholics receive special favors as it is; states a letter Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha, Nebraska has been sent directly to Cardinal John Simeoni [French]; prints portion of a letter from Bishop Steven V. Ryan of Buffalo [New York] [French]: feels Irish Catholics are not favored in the church in the United States; copies letter from Bishop James Moore of St. Augustine, Florida [French]: feels the petition is a deliberate effort introduce the spirit of nationalism into the Catholic Church; encloses statement of Bishop John Watterson of Columbus [Ohio] [Latin]: states Protestants will turn against the Catholic Church if nationalism is allowed to exist within it; prints letter from Bishop Francis Janssens of Natchez ]Mississippi] [French]: feels there is no basis for the complaints of the German Catholics; summary and conclusion [French]: states responses against the petition of German Catholics continue to come in; states there should be no distinction among nationalities within the church in the United States; feel the accusations against the Bishops against the United States are false; states their displeasure about the secret way in which the petition was presented to the Holy See.

28 pp. 9. Gibbons, Cardinal James to Leo XIII [French] 9 March 1887 Discusses the Catholic University of America: tells L the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore

approved the project; states a commission has been formed to oversee the completion of the project; asks L to approve the project; non-original copy.

3 pp.



10. Gibbons, Cardinal James to Leo XIII [French] 15 March 1887 Praises [Denis] O’Connell, rector of the North American College, Rome; feels O’Connell will be good for the church in the United States.

2 pp. 11. Simeoni, Cardinal John to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 20 May 1887 Concerns priests who serve missions; non-original copy. 1 p. 12. Simeoni, Cardinal John to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 8 June 1887 Concerns non-English speaking Catholics and the division of parishes; non-original copy. 2 pp. 13. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 29 August 1887 to O’Connell, Rev. Denis [Italian] Responds to O’s questions concerning Catholic education. 1 p. 2.29 1. Williams, Archbishop John Joseph [1888-1890]

Typescript of a letter from Bishop John B. Fitzpatrick to the Boston School Committee concerning the case of Thomas Wall [see: John B. Fitzpatrick Papers, RG I.05.01: 1.14 and John Joseph Williams Papers RG 1.06.01: 1.22]. 4 pp.

2. Archdiocese of Boston [1888-1894] Census of children in parochial and private schools within the Archdiocese of Boston. 5 pp. 3. Catholic University of America [Latin] [1888-1907]

General statutes of Catholic University of America; includes statutes of the theological faculty.

10 pp. 4. O’Brien, Rev. John to Faulkner, Rev. A.A. [1888-1918] O accepts criticism given about his article on John Wesley; states he will publish F’s letter,

but wishes his readers to understand the initial intent of the article; asks F for his opinion. 2 pp.

5. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Smyth, Rev. Henry J. 5 January 1888 Makes St. Lawrence Parish in New Bedford [Massachusetts]an irremovable rectorship and appoints S an irremovable rector; note stating that offer was accepted by S.

1 p. 6. Diocese of Burlington 1-18 October 1888

Minutes of a meeting of the Consultors and Irremovable Rectors of the Diocese of Burlington [Vermont] to select a Coadjutor Bishop; minutes of a meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the selection of a Coadjutor Bishop for the Diocese of Burlington: note that no definitive action was taken towards presenting candidates to the Holy See; page 3 of this document is in Archbishop John Joseph Williams’ hand.

3 pp.



7. New York Catholic News 16 January 1889 Concerns burial in Catholic cemeteries; reports the court decision on the matter. 2 pp. [photocopy]

8. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 2 April 1889

to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns the last wills of Bishops; non-original copy. 2 pp.

over 9. Eliot, Charles W. to O’Connell, Rev. Denis [Latin] 3 July 1889 size Thanks Leo XIII through O for books donated to Harvard College. 1 p. 3.1 1. Catholic Education [1890-1900]

Fragment of a memo concerning Catholic education in the United States; author unknown. 1 p.

2. Province of Boston 11 March-2 April 1891 Minutes of meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the appointment of a Coadjutor Bishop for the Archdiocese of Boston; reports that decision was made to nominate candidates for the position of Auxiliary Bishop rather than Coadjutor; states the nominees for Auxiliary Bishop were Revs. John Brady and William Byrne. 2 pp.

3. Rampolla, Cardinal Mariano to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Italian] 28 June 1891 Concerns German Catholics In the United States; non-original copy. 3 pp.

4. Gibbons, Cardinal James to Leo XIII [Latin] 14 January 1892 Concerns the issue of socialism versus religion; non-original copy. 2 pp.

5. Consultors of the Diocese of Burlington 22 January 1892 Report of a meeting held to select a person as an additional candidate for the Coadjutorship of the Diocese of Burlington; Rev. John S. Michaud was selected; note in Archbishop John J. Williams’ hand explaining the purpose of the meeting. 3 pp. + fragment.

6. Diocese of Burlington 4 February 1892

Meeting of Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the appointment of a Coadjutor for the See of Burlington [Vermont]; reports that Rev. John S. Michaud was the choice of the Bishops; written by Archbishop John J. Williams. 1 p. + envelope

7. Leo XIII to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 27 February 1892 Answers G’s letter of 14 January 1982; non-original copy. 2 pp. over 8. Working Girls Home 23 April 1892 size Charter granted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Working Girls 1 p.



9. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 10 May 1892 Concerns Greek Orthodox priests who are married; non-original copy. 2 pp. 10. Leo XIII to Corrigan, Archbishop Michael Augustine [Latin] 24 May 1892 Concerns the issue of parish schools in the United States; discusses the case of Faribault and Stillwater in Minnesota; non-original copy. 6 pp. 11. Elder, Archbishop William Henry to Leo XIII [Latin] 30 December [1892]

Letter from 9 out of 10 Bishops in the Province of Cincinnati; discuss the Catholic school question and the decrees of the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore; approve of the public school system; non-original copy.

4 pp. 3.2 1. Beaven, Bishop Thomas D. 29 January 1893

Last will of B: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp.

2. Beaven, Bishop Thomas D. 10 February 1894 Appoints Rev. John J. Power administrator of the Diocese of Springfield [Massachusetts] in case of his decease. 2 pp.

3. Monaco, Cardinal R. to Satolli, Archbishop Francis [Latin] 20 August 1894 Discusses secret societies. 2 pp. [typescript and original copy]

4. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 21 December 1894 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [English and Italian]

Tells G the Bishops of the United States agree that an Oriental priest should be chosen to make sure the needs of the Oriental faithful are being provided for; feels the Latin rite Mass should not be the only one permitted in the United States. 5 pp. [includes English and Italian copies]

5. Rampolla, Cardinal Mariano to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Italian] 13 February 1895 Thanks church members in the U.S. for their generous contributions to church in Africa. 1 p.

6. Gibbons, Cardinal James to Leo XIII [Latin] 25 February 1895 Thanks L for his encyclical Longinquae Oceani Spatia to the United States. 1 p.

7. Beaven, Bishop Thomas D. [March 1895] Additional instructions to the executor of B’s will. 1 p. 8. Finotti, Rev. Joseph M. 9 September 1895 List of 30 of F’s letters. 2 pp.



3.3 1. Millar, David Undated [1897] Fragment found in folder of papers relating to the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

2. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 22 March 1897 Tells M the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, North Attleboro, [Massachusetts] have petitioned H to remove M from his pastorate because M has neglected pastoral duties, been seen with women, and engaged in business; states a trial will be held. 2 pp.

3. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 5 April 1897 Petition supporting M signed by his parishioners. 3 pp. [each page includes a copy of the petition] 4. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 6 April 1897

M’s response to the charges leveled against him by his parishioners: reports his version of the visitation of the sick in his parish; describes the property that he owns.

2 pp. 5. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 6 April [1897]

Feels the curia of the Diocese of Providence has been stressing Rev. Edward J. Mongan’s loss of reputation rather than the charges; states he has talked to at least twenty parishioners who are willing to be character witnesses for Mongan; encloses petition signed by parishioners supporting Mongan [see above: 3.3.3]

2 pp. 6. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 6 April 1897

Refutes charges that have been brought against him. 4 pp.

7. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. to Harkins, Bishop Matthew 12 May 1897 Tells H back taxes are owed on the church property; asks if H would be willing to lend him the money for the payment; states he is trying to find a priest to help out in the parish Easter week so that he may leave town.

2 pp. 8. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 31 May 1897

Protests the judge’s actions in the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan; states the judge should be impartial in both theory and practice.

3 pp. 9. Bradley, Bishop Denis [Latin] June 1897 Discusses priests in the Diocese of Manchester capable of assuming an episcopal see.

2 pp.

10. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 14 June 1897 Statement concerning case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan: states he has been trying to meet with

Loretta Brennan Bone to determine if charges leveled against Rev. Edward J. Mongan are true; relates correspondence between himself and Bone; states Bone’s husband will not allow her to testify.

4 pp.



11. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. [partially in Latin] 14 June 1897 Asks that Mary Murphy be allowed to testify in behalf of Rev. Edward J. Mongan; discusses

the canons that are involved in allowing a priest’s servant to testify on his behalf. 3 pp. 12. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Bone, George, Jr. 18 June 1897

Asks GB to allow RB to talk to his wife; states he knows the statements that involve Bone’s wife are false.

1 p. 13. Burstell, Rev. Richard L. 21 June 1897

Protests against the judge of the trial of the Rev. Edward J. Mongan not allowing B to see the affidavit of John Hugo. 2 pp.

14. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 21 June 1897

States he has tried unsuccessfully to secure the testimony of Loretta Brennan Bone in the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp.

15. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 21 June 1897 Asks to see a letter written to Bishop Matthew Harkins by Mary Murphy concerning Rev. Edward J. Mongan; requests a statement from Harkins about the finances of St. Mary’s Church, North Attleboro [Massachusetts] 2 pp.

16. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 21 June 1897 Asks that Mary Murphy be allowed to testify on behalf of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp. 17. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 24 June 1897 Discusses those who are to testify at the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp. 18. Kozlowski, Bishop Anthony 19 December 1897

Pastoral letter: discusses his trip to Europe to be consecrated as Bishop of the Independent Catholic Diocese of Chicago [Polish National Catholic Church] ; tells them not to be alarmed by the threat of excommunication. 2 pp.

3.4 1. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard [Latin] [1898] Summarizes the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 17 pp.

2. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Doody, Rev. Michael J. [1898] Tells D he has sent a document to Archbishop John J. Williams and that W was supposed to give it to Rev. William Byrne; asks D if the document has been received. 2 pp.



3. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Ferrante, Rev. Gerard 13 January 1898 States he cannot find a letter from [Mary] Murphy; tells F he did once receive a letter from her; relates the facts concerning the disagreement between Rev. Edward J. Mongan and Rev. [William H]. McNamara. 3 pp.

4. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. [Latin] [March 1898] Notes relating to the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p. 5. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard 10 March 1898

Sentence of Rev. Edward J. Mongan by the Diocesan Court of Providence; summarizes the trial proceedings: finds M guilty and order his removal from St. Mary’s Parish in North Attleboro. 12 pp.

6. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 25 March 1898

Removes M from St. Mary’s Parish in North Attleboro; states that Rev. John Hurley has been appointed administrator of the parish. 2 pp.

7. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. to Harkins, Bishop Matthew 25 March 1898 Protests against his removal from St. Mary’s Parish In North Attleboro. 1 p. 8. Williams, Archbishop John Joseph 26 March 1898

Appoints Rev. William Byrne judge in the case between Rev. Edward J. Mongan and Bishop Matthew Harkins. 2 pp. [2 copies, 1 page each]

9. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 29 March 1898 States the document B inquired about has arrived. 1 p.

10. McDonough, Annie to Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 29 March 1898 Discusses what she knows about Rev. Edward J. Mongan’s departure for Europe. 1 p.

11.. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Ferrante, Rev. Gerard 26 May 1898 Asks F to explain why the appeal of Rev. Edward J. Mongan should be heard. 1 p. 12. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 26 May 1898 Asks B to discuss the appeal of the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

13. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 31 May 1898

Sees no reason why the appeal of Rev. Edward J. Mongan should not be heard by the Metropolitan Court. 1 p.



3.5 1. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Burtsell1 Rev. Richard L. 12 July 1898 States no attention can be given to the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan until the fall; asks for the names of the new witnesses B plans to introduce.

1 p.

2. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 1 August 1898 States he has already sent the requested documents; feels the decision of the Metropolitan Court on the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan can be based on existing documents. 2 pp. 3. Doody Rev. Michael J. to Ferrante, Rev. Gerard 9 August 1898 Asks F to ask Bishop Matthew Harkins if the decision on the appeal of the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan may be based on existing documents. 1 p.

4. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 29 August 1898

Asks D to ask Rev. William Byrne if F may have some time to meet with Bishop Matthew Harkins to prepare for the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

5. Szymkiewicz, Joseph L. F. to Budresi, Frank 3 September 1898 Notifies B of a meeting to organize the St. Rocco Association of Brockton.

1 p.

5. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Ferrante, Rev. Gerard 18 October 1898 States that Archbishop [John J. William] has appointed Rev. William Byrne judge of the Metropolitan Court in the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan; directs F to be present at a preliminary hearing. 2 pp. [2 copies, 1 page each]

6. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 19 October 1898 States that he will attend the appointed session. 1 p. 7. Byrne, Rev. William November-December 1898

Statement of money paid to Rev. John T. Mullen in the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan; note in Archbishop John J. Williams’ hand stating the money was paid 4 December 1899. 1 p.

8. Doody, Rev. Michael J. 3 November 1898 States a preliminary hearing for the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan is to be held on 9 November, 1898. 1 p.

9. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 3 November 1898

Apologizes for delay in responding to D’s letter; discusses the new testimony he will present to the court.

2 pp. 10. Williams, Archbishop John Joseph 3 November 1898

Appoints Rev. John T. Mullen Notary in the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.



11. Killy, Henry L., MD 8 November 1898

Certifies that Annie McDonough is ill and unable to testify In the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan.

1 p.

12. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard to [Byrne, Rev. William] 9 November 1898 Asks B to reconsider a decision made in the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp. 13. Creagh, Rev. John T. to Byrne, Rev. William 10 November 1898

Discusses the validity of the testimony of domestic servants. 7 pp.

14. Lowney, Rev. D.M. to Doody, Rev. Michael J. 12 November 1898 Sends Rev. Edward J. Mongan’s account book to Rev. William Byrne. 1 p.

15. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Mullen, Rev. John T. 13 November 1898 States books and letters requested have been sent to Boston. 1 p. 16. Creagh, Rev. John T. to Byrne, Rev. William 14 November 1898

Discusses points of procedure in the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp.

17. Mullen, Rev. John T. to [Harkins, Bishop Matthew?] 17 November 1898 States the next meeting of the Metropolitan Court will be held 30 November 1898. 2 pp.

18. Creagh, Rev. John T. to Byrne, Rev. William 19 November 1898

Discusses the appointment of a lawyer in the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan; states the bishop [Matthew Harkins] should be allowed to be represented by Rev. [Gerard] Ferrante; tells B appeals should be sent directly to Rome, not through the delegation; discusses the jurisdiction of B in the case of Rev. Edward J. Mongan.

5 pp.

19. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Mullen, Rev. John T. 19 November 1898 States that Mrs. McDonough and Mary Murphy will be the witnesses at the next hearing of the Boston Metropolitan Court; tells M more information is forthcoming.

2 pp. 20. Byrne, Rev. William to Mullen, Rev. [John] 21 November 1898

Asks to have [Rev. Richard] Burtsell recall a witness. 1 p.

21. Toomey, Rev. J.J. 24 November 1898

Transcript of an ecclesiastical trial in the Archdiocese of Dubuque; concerns the appointment of a lawyer for a bishop. 2 pp.



22. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Mullen, Rev. John T. 25 November 1898 Tells M that Patrick Grady has been asked to appear at the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

23. Baart, Rev. Peter A. to Byrne, Rev. William 25 November 1898 Discusses an ecclesiastical court case in Michigan; explains how a bishop is represented in an ecclesiastical trial.

3 pp. 24. Creagh, Rev. John T. to Byrne, Rev. William 26 November 1898

Tells B the [Apostolic Delegate] is powerless in this instance. 3 pp.

25. Correspondents Unknown 29 November [1898?]

Note stating Rev. Edward J. Mongan requests that Miss McDonough meet Rev. Richard L. Burtsell.

1 p. 26. Creagh, Rev. John T. to Byrne, Rev. William 29 November 1898

Tells B that the apostolic delegation supports B’s decision. 1 p.

27. Unidentified Correspondent 30 November 1898

Recognizes Rev. Gerard Ferrante as counsel to Bishop [Matthew Harkins]; Ferrante’s duties. 2 pp.

28. Mullen, Rev. John T. to Grady, Patrick K. 30 November 1898

Tells G to appear in order to testify In the trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

29. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. 30 November 1898 States the role of judge during the Providence trial of Rev. Edward J. Mongan was to prosecute M; appeals case on grounds of lack of impartiality; explains why the decision of the Court in Providence should be overruled.

16 pp.

3.6 1. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 2 December 1898 List of items received from Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 1 p.

2. May, John H. to Byrne, Rev. William 5 December 1898 Discusses a case similar to that of the Rev. Edward J. Mongan. 2 pp.

3. Thorp and Martin Co., to Mullen, Rev. John T. 7 December 1898 Receipt of typewriter rental. 1 p.

4. Byrne, Rev. William to Mullen, Rev. John T. 7 December 1898 States Rev. Richard L. Burtsell will demand all of his rights; asks M to make copies for documents for both the prosecution and the defense. 4 pp.



5. Mongan, Rev. Edward J. 9 December 1898 Refutes charges of John Brennan; states the conditions under which he went to Europe. 14 pp. [2 copies]

6. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Mullen, Rev. John T. 14 December 1898 Encloses two copies of the statement of Rev. Edward J. Mongan [see above]; asks for all manuscript copies presented to the Providence Court.

2 pp.

7. Ferrante, Rev. Gerard to Mullen, Rev. John T. 19 December 1898 Returns Rev. Edward J. Mongan’s statement; states the judge [Rev. William Byrne has declared the trial closed.

1 p.

3.7 1. [Byrne, Rev. William] to Gill, James D. 7 February 1899 States insurance policies in the name of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, Corporation Sole should be free from the requirements of the law of the Internal Revenue Service in regard to stamps;

lists the reasons why this should be. 5 pp.

2. Field, William Hildreth 13 April 1899 States that a burse belongs to the college; explains the procedure to be followed in case of a surplus or deficit. 1 p.

3. Shahan, Rev. Thomas H. 13 October 1899 Last will of S: bequeaths possessions; adds codicil dated 4 October 1902. 2 pp.

4. Burtsell, Rev. Richard L. to Mullen, Rev. John T. 6 December 1899 Encloses check M requested him to send; tells N he has not been able to locate Rev. Edward J. Mongan; asks M to notify Rev. William Byrne of this. 2 pp.

5. Doody, Rev. Michael J. 15 December 1899 Note in Archbishop John Joseph Williams hand declaring the parish boundary line between Immaculate Conception, Malden and St. Joseph’s, Medford; note in D’s hand stating that the respective pastors had been notified. 1 p.

6. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 22 December 1699 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Answers questions that were raised at the Archbishops meeting in 1899. 1 p.

7. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 11 January 1900 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin]

State that the Brothers of the Christian Schools will no longer be allowed to teach Latin and Greek to their students. 2 pp.



8. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 29 March 1900 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns selection of Archbishops and their coadjutors. 1 p. 9. Diocese of Portland, Maine August 1900

Ternae for the selection of Bishop by the Bishops of the Metropolitan See of Boston. 14 pp. [pieces of paper]

10. Diocese of Portland, Maine 9 August 1900

Ternae for the selection of Bishop by the Diocesan Consultors and Permanent Rectors of the Diocese of Portland, Maine. 5 pp. [pieces of paper]

11. Byrne, Rev. William 16 August 1900 Insurance account of St. Mary’s Church, Franklin [Massachusetts]. 1 p. 12. Diocese of Portland 17 August 1900

Notes in Archbishop John J. Williams’ hand on a meeting between W and the Consultors and Permanent Rectors of the Diocese of Portland, [Maine]; the purpose of the meeting was to select candidates for the vacant see of Portland; notes meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant see of Portland; candidates are: Revs. Michael Walsh, Edward Hurley, and Thomas H. Wallace. 3 pp.

13. St. Peter’s Cemetery 29 September 1900 Report of St. Peter’s Cemetery Company, Lowell, Massachusetts. 1 p.

14. Donovan, Edward R., and Gray, John J. 30 September 1900 Form for deed of lot In St. Peter Cemetery, Lowell.

1 p.

15. Harkins, Bishop Matthew to Providence Clergy 16 December 1900 Appoints new Diocesan Consultors for the Diocese of Providence. 1 p.

16. Doody, Rev. Michael J. 20 December 1900 States there will be a meeting of the Consultors of the Archdiocese of Boston on 27 December 1900.

1 p.

3.8 1. Census of Catholics in Maine ~1901 Census of Catholics residing in Maine in 1821. 2 pp. 2. Apostolic Datary [Latin] 6 February 1901 Regulations for the Apostolic Datary. 30 pp.



3. Matteson, David M. to Griffin, Martin .I.J. 21 May 1901 Encloses information about a lawsuit involving Edward Kavanaugh that G requested [not found with letter]; suggests G check the records of the Archdiocese of Boston for further information.

1 p.

4. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 2 August 1901 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns marriage dispensations. 2 pp.

5. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Board of Examiners 29 August 1901 Appoints members of Board of Examiners to conduct the Concursus for the Permanent Rectorship of St. Joseph’s, Roxbury [Massachusetts].

1 p. 6. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Archdiocesan Consultors 20 December 1901 States there will be a meeting of the consultors on 27 December [1901] 1 p. 7. Working Girls Home 31 December 1901

Report of the Working Girls Home for the year ending 31 December 1901. 1 p. 3.9 1. List of Religious Orders [Latin] [1902] List of religious orders and dates they were established in the United States. 1 p.

over 2. Dana, Ruth C. 14 February 1902 size Notice of D’s burse in the North American College. 1 p. 3. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 25 February 1902 to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] Concerns the rules of religious communities. 2 pp. 4. Hunt, Sister Agnes to McCloskey, Bishop William George 27 February 1902

Asks permission to open a Dominican Novitiate in Waverly, Massachusetts; claims most of their candidates come from the east; tells N the novices will make their second profession in Kentucky.

4 pp.

5. Doody, Rev. Michael J. to Board of Examiners 19 March 1902 Appoints Board of Examiners for the Concursus of St. Rose Parish, Chelsea. 1 p.

6. Finen, Rev. John E. 4 April 1902

F’s declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States. 1 p.



7. Kennedy, Thomas F. to O’Connor, William P. 17 May 1902 Discusses the burses of North American College, Rome; states he is trying to run the house

as cheaply as possible; asks that no more be deducted from their income. 1 p.

8. Hunt, Mother Agnes to Byrne, Rev. William 5 July 1902

States she has heard nothing from Archbishop [John J. Williams] on the possibility of the Dominicans opening a novitiate in Massachusetts; asks B to return the letter from Bishop William George McCloskey that she sent.

4 pp.

9. Dodge, John A. to St. Mary’s School Association 3 December 1902 Statement claiming that John A. Dodge has won his suit against St. Mary’s School Association, Franklin, Massachusetts.

1 p. 3.10 1. Harkins, Bishop Matthew [Latin] [1903]

Notes on candidates for the See of Fall River: Revs. William Stang, Thomas Patrick Grace, and James Francis Roach. 3 pp.

2. Kain, Bishop John Joseph January 1903 Notes concerning candidates for the coadjutorship of the Archdiocese of St. Louis;

envelope in Archbishop John J. Williams’ hand stating he wrote to Bishop Diomede Falconio, the Apostolic Delegate, about the nomination on 16 January 1903.

2 pp. + envelope

3. Pius X to Gibbons, Cardinal James [Latin] 9 September 1903 Concerns the Catholic University of America. 1 p. 4. Diocese of Fall River 13 October 1903

Minutes of meeting of Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant see of Fall River [Massachusetts]; reports candidates recommended were: Revs. William Stang, J.F. Roach, and Thomas Patrick Grace; signed by Bishop Matthew Harkins of Providence.

2 pp. 5. Pius X to Respighi, Cardinal Peter [Italian] 22 November 1903 Letter on sacred music.

42 pp. [2 copies, 21 pp. each]

6. Beaven, Bishop Thomas to Ahern, Rev. James [Latin] 14 December 1903 Appoints A administrator In the event that the See of Springfield becomes vacant. 2 pp. 7. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire 23 December 1903 Ternae for priests vote of the Diocese of Manchester. 32 pp. [scraps of paper] 8. MacCormack, Rev. Thomas J. to Archdiocesan Consultors [December] 1903 Notice of meeting of Consultors 28 December 1903. 1 p.



3.11 1. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire [French] [1904] Notes on candidates for the See of Manchester: Revs. John E. Finen, Thomas Reilly, and John B. Delaney.

3 pp.

2. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire 7 January 1904 Bishops ternae for the Diocese of Manchester. 21 pp. [scraps of paper] 3. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire [French] 7 January 1904 Minutes of meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant See of

Manchester [New Hampshire]; reports the candidates recommended were: Revs. John E. Finen, John B. Delaney, Thomas Reilly; signed by Bishop Matthew Harkins of Providence.

2 pp.

4. Mitchell, John to Harkins, Bishop Matthew 22 January 1904 Discusses the beginning of Corporation Sole in the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire;

explains how a bishop who was not a citizen could still hold property in the name of Corporation Sole; states Rev. John E. Finen is a citizen in the broad sense of the term; states that should Finen become Bishop of the Diocese of Manchester, N would do all in his power to see that corporation sole continues to function smoothly.

8 pp.

5. Stang, Bishop William 3 June 1904 Last will of S: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 3.12 1. Carver, L.D. [1905] Gives brief synopsis of the life of Edward Kavanaugh. 2 pp.

2. Collins, Rev. Charles to Carver, L.D. 4 March 1905 States he is preparing a paper on Edward J. Kavanaugh and would like to collect all the Information that is available; feels that young people need to know about Kavanaugh.

2 pp.

3. Carver, L.D. to Collins, Rev. Charles 6 March 1905 States he does not know where CC can find the needed Information about Edward Kavanaugh; offers suggestions as to where CC might locate the information. 3 pp. 4. Lynch, Thomas J. to Collins, Rev. Charles 7 March 1905

Suggests where C may be able to find information on the life of Edward Kavanaugh. 2 pp.

5. Collins, Rev. Charles to Lynch, Thomas J. 8 March 1905

Thanks L for the help L has given him; states the attitude of the Maine legislature should make every Catholic proud.

1 p.



6. Collins, Rev. Charles to Brady, Edward 11 March 1905 Tells B what he told Rev. O’Brien; sends B a copy of the Kennebec Journal. 1 p. 7. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Lewis, Weston 16 March 1905

Asks L if the Otis papers still exist; inquires about the life of Edward Kavanaugh. 1 p.

8. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Emery, George A. 16 March 1905 Inquires about the Fairfield papers; asks E for any information E may have on the life of Edward Kavanaugh. 1 p.

9. Emery, George A. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 17 March 1905

Sends fragment of letter from Edward Kavanaugh that is contained in the Fairfield papers. 2 pp.

10. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Allen, Charles E. 18 March 1905 Inquires about the history of Edward Kavanaugh and Lincoln County, Maine. 2 pp. 11. Allen, Charles E. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 20 March 1905

States he has concentrated on the history of Lincoln County, Maine; feels more work should be done on the history of the Catholics in Maine; suggests where C might look for information on Edward Kavanaugh. 4 pp.

12. Emery, George A. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 20 March 1905 Relates information he has come across concerning Edward Kavanaugh. 1 p.

13. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Anderson, General Samuel J. 20 March 1905 Asks A if A has ever heard of Edward Kavanaugh. 2 pp. 14. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Emery, George A. 21 March 1905

Thanks E for information on Edward Kavanaugh; tells E that C’s paper on Kavanaugh will be read 30 March [1905].

1 p. 15. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Glidden, John M. 21 March 1905 Asks G if he knows anything about the life of Edward Kavanaugh. 1 p. 16. Glidden, John M. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 21 March 1905 Tells C he cannot give C much information on Edward Kavanaugh. 3 pp. 17. Collins, Rev. Charles W. to Macurda, Charles L. 22 March 1905 Asks N for information on the legal career of Edward Kavanaugh. 1 p.



18. Patterson, William D. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 22 March Supplies C with information concerning the legal career of Edward Kavanaugh. 2 pp.

19. Collins, Charles W. to Labelle, Rev. R., SS 22 March 1905

Asks for Information concerning Edward Kavanaugh’s days at the Sulpiclan Seminary in Montreal; bottom of page 1 and reverse side contains notations in French concerning Kavanaughs who attended the seminary. 2 pp.

20. Conways, John A. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 23 March 1905 Reports what he knows about Edward Kavanaugh; invites CC to visit Washington. 2 pp. 21. Labelle, Rev. R., SS to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 25 March 1905 Reports on Kavanaughs who have attended the Sulpician Seminary in Montreal. 1 p. 22. Lecouiple, Rev. Edward to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 26 March 1905

Apologizes for not being able to supply C with any information on Edward Kavanaugh; tells C he is sending C’s letter to the Sulpician Seminary in Montreal. 1 p.

23. Allen, Charles E. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 27 March 1905

Thanks C for the pamphlet; discusses the Acadians of Madawaska; tells C of the research he has done on the early history of Maine; regrets he has nothing valuable to send C in exchange for the pamphlet; hopes to meet C in the near future; postscript: asks C if he has heard of Julia Kavanaugh. 5 pp.

24. Carver, LD to Doherty, Rev. Charles 27 March 1905 Reports information concerning Edward Kavanaugh’s career in the Maine legislature. 2 pp. 25. Doherty, Rev. Charles W. to Collins, Rev. Charles 28 March 1905 Forwards information that he received from L.D. Carver [see 3.12.24]. 1 p. 26. Walsh, Rev. M.R. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 28 March 1905 Encloses sacramental information relating to Sarah Jackson. 2 pp.

27. Murphy, Joseph J. to Collins, Rev. Charles W. 1 April 1905 Accepts C’s article on Edward Kavanaugh for publication. 1 p.

28. Griffin, Martin 1.J. to [Collins, Rev. Charles W.] 3 April 1905

Reports he has received $10; thinks a complete biography of Edward Kavanaugh should be written; states that Georgetown University has always been conducted by the Jesuits; tells C that St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore is separate from Georgetown University.

2 pp.



29. [MacCormack, Rev. Thomas J.] [December 1905] Announcement of meeting of Consultors of the Archdiocese to be held 27 December. 1 p. 3.13 1. Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire [1906-1907] Notes on candidates for the vacant see of Manchester, New Hampshire: Revs. George G. Guertin and Andrew J. Timon. 2 pp.

2. Craig, Rev. F.E. to MacCormack, Rev. Thomas J. 15 February 1906 Discusses the account of Rev. Henry Blunt at St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts. 3 pp.

3. Harkins, Bishop Matthew 21 March 1906 Last will of H: bequeaths possessions. 2 pp. 4. Diocese of Portland [Maine] 28 March 1906 List of consultors and permanent rectors of the Diocese of Portland; their ternae for the vacant See of Portland; results of the voting. 58 pp. 3.14 1. Craig, Rev. F.E. to Williams, Archbishop John Joseph 4 April 1906 States he has received information about Jerome Herlihy. 1 p. 2. Diocese of Portland [Maine] 17 April 1906 Ternae for the vacant See of Portland. 14 pp. 3. Diocese of Portland [Maine] 17 April 1906 Informal vote of Bishops of the Province of Boston for candidates for the See of Portland. 7 pp. 4. Diocese of Portland [Maine] 17 April 1906

Record of a meeting of the Bishops of the Province of Boston concerning the vacant See of Portland; states results of each ballot.

3 pp. 5. Byrne, Rev. William to Barry, Rev. Henry 25 May 1906

Appoints HB pastor of [St. Mary of the Angels Parish] Roxbury; states the parish boundaries; gives RB instructions.

1 p. 6. Diocese of Manchester [New Hampshire] 15 July 1906

Report of a meeting of the Consultors and Permanent Rectors of the Diocese of Manchester; lists the results of the votes taken.

2 pp. 7. Diocese of Manchester [New Hampshire] 12 September 1906 Bishops ternae for the vacant See of Manchester. 48 pp. [scraps of paper]



8. Diocese of Manchester, [New Hampshire] 12 September 1906

Meeting of Bishops of Province of Boston concerning vacant See of Diocese of Manchester; candidates are Revs. Daniel Francis Feehan, Eugene O’Callaghan and William P. McQuaid.

4 pp. [partially in Latin] 9. Owens, Rev. Michael to Byrne, Rev. William 19 November 1906 Financial memo concerning Rev. P.J. Kavanaugh; states Kavanaugh owes church money.

5 pp. 3.15 1. St. Columbkille’s Parish, [Brighton, Massachusetts] 15 May 1907

Results of the concursus for St. Columbkille’s Permanent Rectorship held at St. John’s Seminary, [Brighton, Massachusetts].

2 pp.

2. Beaven, Bishop Thomas D. to Michaud, Bishop John J. 17 May 1907 Tells M there is movement to present a French Canadian candidate for the Coadjutorship of the Diocese of Burlington; states he has done what he can to put a stop to the situation.

1 p. 3.16 Autographs

Alexander VIII, [Pietro Cardinal Ottobone] [1] Andrews, John A., Massachusetts governor [1] Antonelli, Cardinal James, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [1] Bacon, Bishop David W., Portland, Maine [4] Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [4] Bayley, Archbishop James Roosevelt, Newark and Baltimore [2] Bedini, Archbishop Gaetano, Rome [1] Bosco, Abbé T., Turin [1] Bourget, Bishop Ignatius, Montreal [2] Burke, Bishop Thomas, Albany [2] Butler, Benjamin F., Massachusetts governor, [1]

3.17 Autographs

Carriere, Abbé M., Seminary of St. Sulpice, Paris [1] Clement XI, [Giovanni Francesco Cardinal Albani] [1] Clement XII, [Lorenzo Cardinal Corsini] [1] Cohn, Rev. L., Seminary of St. Sulpice, Montreal [1] De Segur, Bishop L.G. [2] Dupanloup, Bishop Felix, Orleans, France [2] Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard, Boston [1] Foley, Bishop Thomas, Chicago [3] Fransoni, Cardinal James Philip, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [1] Gilmore, Bishop Richard, Cleveland [1] Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de, Burlington, Vermont [3]

3.18 Autographs

Hendricken, Bishop Thomas F., Providence [4] Hughes, Archbishop John, New York [1] Innocent XI [Benedetto Cardinal Odescalchi] [1] Kane, Sister M.F., Ireland [1] Kenrick, Archbishop Francis Patrick, Philadelphia and Baltimore [2]



Lafleche, Bishop L.F., Three Rivers, Canada [1] Leo XIII [Gioaccino Pecci] [1] McCloskey, Cardinal John, Albany and New York [8]

Moran, Bishop P., Dunedin, New Zealand [1]

3.19 Autographs O’Brien, Hugh, Boston mayor [1]

O’Callaghan, Rev. Jeremiah, Burlington, Vermont [1] O’Reilly, Bishop Patrick T., Springfield, Massachusetts [9]

Pius VI, [Giovanni Angelico Braschi] [1] Pius VIII, [Francesco Xaviero Cardinal Castiglione] [1] Rollins, Rev. P.A. [1] Rosecrans, William S. [2] Signes, Bishop Joseph, Montreal [1] Stonestreet, Rev. Charles H., S.J., Boston [1] Tyler, Bishop William, Hartford [1] Wood, Archbishop James, Philadelphia [3]

3.20 Multiple Autographs

1. Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [2] Antonelli, Cardinal James, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [1] Copalti, A. [1], Cardinal C., Rome [1] 2. Eccleston, Archbishop Samuel, Baltimore [1]

Whitfield, Archbishop James, Baltimore [1] Blanc, Bishop Anthony, New Orleans [1]

3. Gibbons, Bishop James, Richmond [1] Becker, Bishop Thomas A., Wilmington [1] O’Reilly, Bishop Patrick T., Springfield [1] Wadhams, Bishop Edgar P., Ogdensburg [1] Carrell, Bishop George Aloysius, Covington [1] O’Regan, Bishop Anthony, Chicago [1] O’Reilly, Bishop Bernard, Hartford [1] Shanahan, Bishop Jeremiah F., Harrisburg [1]

4. Matignon, Rev. Francis A., Boston [1] Cheverus, Bishop John, Boston Loras, Bishop Mathias, Dubuque [1] Lynch, Bishop Patrick N., Charleston [1]

5. Van de Velde, Bishop Jacques Olivier, Natchez [1] Luers, Bishop John Henry, Fort Wayne [1] Fitzpatrick, Bishop John Bernard, Boston [1] Wood, Bishop James Frederick, Philadelphia [1] Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de, BurlIngton [1] Bacon, Bishop David W., Portland [1] Hendricken, Bishop Thomas F., Providence [1] Foley, Bishop Thomas, Chicago [1] Quinlan, Bishop John, Mobile [1] Loughlin, Bishop John, Brooklyn [1] Blanchet, Bishop Augustin Magloire, Nesqually [1]

McQuaid, Bishop Bernard J., Rochester [1] 6. Wiseman, Cardinal N., Westminster [1]

Manning, Cardinal Henry, Westminster [1] Grant, Bishop Thomas, Southwark, England [1]



7. Woodlock, Bartholemew, All Hallows College, Dublin [1] Chatard, Rev. Francis Silas Marean North American College, Rome [1] Burke, Thomas [1] Simeoni, Cardinal John, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [1]

3.21 1. Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [Latin] [19th century] On proving the death of a spouse. 6 pp. 2. Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [Latin] [19th century] On impotence in marriage. 4 pp. 3. Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [Latin] [19th century] On Indulgences. 4 pp. 4. Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [Latin] [19th century] Form for granting faculties. 1 p. [2 copies]

5. Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide [Latin] [19th century] Concerns information which must be included in a report to Rome on a mission diocese. 3 pp.

6. List [Latin] [19th century] Questions concerning qualifications for candidates for episcopal sees. 1 p. 7. Urban College de Propaganda Fide [Italian] [19th century] Daily Schedule 1 p. [3 copies] 8. G.A.K. [French] [19th century] Letter of introduction for Pierre Gutig, who needs a marriage dispensation. 1 p. over 9. Broadside [Greek] [19th century] size Poem concerning Bishop Antoninus 1 p. 3.22 1. Relic authentication [Latin] 8 November 1809

Authentication of relic of St. Francis of Hieronymus, signed by Bishop of Namur, France. Note on reverse: document is for Rev. P. Kollman of New York. 1 p.

2. Connolly, Patrick 12 April 1830 Receipt for payment received of Thomas Murphy for subscription to the Truth Teller. 1 p.



3. Relic authentication [Latin] 25 September 1833 Authentication of relics of Sts. Ignatius Loyola, Francis Borgia, Aloysius Gonzaga, Francis Xavier and Stanislaus Kostka. Signed by Anthony Piatti, Bishop of Trabzon, and Vincent Martini. Note on reverse: document belongs to Bishop Fenwick. 1 p. 4. Gregory XVI to Affre, Rev. Dennis [Latin] 12 October 1843

Concerns sacrament of penance as conferred by the Jesuits in France. Copied from documents in Provincial Archives of Society of Jesus, 21 February 1864, by John Vanhacke.

2 pp. 5. Rillo, Rev. Maximilian [1846]

Booklet of poems and autographs in Italian, Arabic, Gaelic and Latin on the occasion of Rillo’s departure from the Urban College de Propaganda Fide to the African missions. 10 pp.

over 6. Rillo, Rev. Maximilian [Italian] [1846] size Broadside with poem perhaps written for departure of Rillo from the Urban College de Propaganda de Fide.

1 p.

over 7. Terellis, Rev. Alphonsus [Latin] 27 April 1847 size Broadside with 12 theological theses concerning the sacraments.

1 p.

over 8. Confraternity of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary [Latin] 16 June 1848 size Erection of the Confraternity in Immaculate Conception parish, diocese of Buffalo. 1 p., torn in 2 pieces 9. Desgenettes, Rev. Dufriche [French] 16 June 1848

Accompanies erection document of the Confraternity of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary; provides information on the Confraternity.

1 p. 3.23 1. Ames, J. [1850-1880] Receipt forms for payment for engraving of Pius IX. 3 pp. [forms numbered 89-98]

over 2. Broadside [Latin] 1869 size Concerns rites connected with Agnus Dei, a disc of wax imprinted with a lamb and blessed by the pope. 1 p. 3. Leo XIII [Latin] 3 December 1880

Encyclical letter on importance of spreading the faith and work done in this regard by three societies: Propagation of the Faith, Infant Jesus Society, and Eastern Sects Society. 19 pp.

over 4. Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Diocese of [Latin] 5 December 1881 size Brief history of two dioceses, with statistics on parish congregations and finances in 1880. 4 pp.



5. Campbell, P. 18 January 1882

Campbell agrees to repurchase 250 shares of stock in Golden Gate Consolidated Mining Company. Accompanied by three 1878 stock certificates of company in Campbell’s name. 4 pp.

6. Lanciani, Professor 11 April 1896 Identifies origins of several coats of arms addressee had apparently referred to Lanciani. 2 pp. 7. Jubilee Committee [Latin] May 1906 Program for celebrating 50th anniversary of Pius X’s ordination to the priesthood. 4 pp. 8. Regia Commissione di Belle Arte 1907 Authentication of the painting The Crowning with Thorns, by Caravaggio, signed by three members of the commission. 4 pp.

Subject Index

Abbott, Ezra 10 February 1877 Adams, Charles Hall 21 July 1877 5 September 1877 Adams Express 26 April 1863 28 April 1863 23 November 1863 Adams, Walter 13 January 1880 Ahern, Rev. James 14 December 1903 Alexandre, Abbé 29 September 1838 Alger, William 5 March 1863 11 August 1864 Allen, Charles E. 18 March 1905 20 March 1905 27 March 1905



Altaneda, C. 22 June 1850 American Insurance Company 23 December 1830 17 July 1832 19 December 1832 29 December 1832 21 June 1833 23 December 1833 4 April 1834 14 October 1834 Americanism 20 February 1887 Anderson, General Samuel J. 20 March 1905 Anti-Catholicism September 1831 December 1850 9 November 1868

March 1887

Apostolic Datary 6 February 1901

Assn. for the Protection of Destitute Roman Catholic Children

1 January 1873 14 January 1874

1 January 1875

December 1882

Assn. of the Friends of Ireland

4 July 1834

Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

15 August [1846-1866]

Baart, Rev. Peter A.

25 November 1898

Bachelot, J.A.A.

26 June 1837

Baile, Rev. J.A., SS

6 April 1865

Bailey, Minter

29 December 1858

Baker, Mrs.

February 1835

Baldwin, Christopher Columbus

6 January 1834

Baltimore Council, Plenary, 1866

4 March 1876



Baltimore Council, Plenary, 1884

4 January 1884

25 June 1884 21 December 1885

9 March 1887

30 December [1892]

Baraga, Bishop Frederick

24 June 1867

Baratta, Rev. Joseph N. 28 August 1866 Barber, Sister Mary Benedict 5 April 1838 22 April 1842 28 February 1844

Bardstown, Diocese of

[1825-1846] [1829] Barnabo, Cardinal Alexander 16 June 1848 23 June 1848 28 May 1852 14 April 1858 16 January 1864 26 June 1872 Barnes, Jotham 3 May 1827 Barratta, Rev. Nicholas Joseph 25 May 1863 Barry, Rev. Henry 25 May 1906 Basil and Muter 27 April 1826 Bayley, Bishop James Roosevelt 5 September 1844 13 July 1862 Beals & Greene 19 February 1835 10 May 1836 Beaven, Bishop Thomas D. 29 January 1893 10 February 1894 [March 1895] 14 December 1903 17 May 1907



Bekhus, Rev. J.H. 4 November 1859 13 March 1860 Belcher, Susan 19 February 1835 Bertoldi, Peter 21 August 1865 Blunt, Rev. Henry 15 February 1906 Boland, Rev. Leo [1866- 1875] Boland, Tobias 22 March 1849 Bone, George, Jr. 18 June 1897 Bone, Loretta Brennan 14 June 1897 18 June 1897 21 June 1897 Booth, Mary 19 May 1821 April 1825 Borden, Richard 7 May 1841 Boston Lunatic Hospital 1 November 1862 Boston School Committee [1888-1890] Bourbourg, Rev. Charles E. Brasseur de 16 August 1846 22 June 1850 Bowman, Robert 20 September 1884 Bowditch, Nathaniel I. 6 July 1859 Bradlee, Joseph 5 February 1820 20 December 1820



Bradley, Bishop Denis 21 June 1884 8 July 1886 June 1897 Brady, Edward 11 March 1905

Brady, Bishop John 11 March-2 April 1891 Brady, Rev. John 8 April 1842 Brennan, John 9 December 1898 Brennan, Rev. 8 March 1864 Brick, Ellen 7 August 1856 Brickett, B.F. Undated [1877] Brinsmade, P.A. 26 June 1837 Broiard, Rev. Ignatius, SJ 27 October 1850 Brooks, Henry 16 March 1868 Brothers of the Christian Schools 11 January 1900 Brown, James 8 May 1827 8 May 1827 Brownson, Orestes A. 30 November 1870 Brownson’s Quarterly Review 6 July 1850 Brute, Bishop Simon [1825- 1846] Bryant, J.D. May 1871 Buchanan, President James 24 January 1857



Buckley, Mr. 12 March 1881 Buckley, Rev. Patrick 28 December 1864 Burlington, Vermont, Diocese of

1-18 October 1888

22 January 1892

4 February 1892

17 May 1907

Burtsell, Rev. Richard L.

6 April 1897 31 May 1897

14 June 1897

14 June 1897 18 June 1897

21 June 1897

21 June 1897 21 June 1897

24 June 1897

[1898] 29 March 1898

29 March 1898

26 May 1898 12 July 1898

1 August 1898

3 November 1898 19 November 1898

21 November 1898

25 November 1898 26 November [1898?]

30 November 1898

7 December 1898 14 December 1898

6 December 1899

Busam, Rev. Joseph, SJ March 1887

Byrne, Rev. Patrick 14 April 1818

11 November 1826

5 April 1838

Byrne, Rev. William

26 January 1858 20 July 1864

20 December 1865

28 January 1866 15 February 1869

22 August 1872

20 September 1884 11 March-2 April 1891

[1898]

26 March 1896 29 August 1898

18 October 1898

November - December 1898



9 November 1898

10 November 1898 12 November 1898 14 November 1898 19 November 1898 21 November 1898 25 November 1898 26 November 1898 29 November 1898 5 December 1898 7 December 1898 19 December 1898 7 February 1899 6 December 1899 16 August 1900 5 July 1902 25 May 1906 19 November 1906 Canada, Church of [1829] Canny, Rev. Patrick J. 20 August 1859 29 July 1865 Cantwell, Bishop John 20 July 1864 Carney, Andrew 1 May 1848 December 1850

Carney Hospital, South Boston

[January 1874] Carney, Michael 1821 31 March 1821 17 October 1821 31 March 1822 30 September 1822 1823 18 May 1823 13 July 1823 Carroll, Rev. Francis X. [1866-1875] Carroll, Bishop John 28 August 1791 26 April 1803

Carroll, Martin

18 April 1838

Carroll, Patrick

29 January 1837



Carver, L.D.

[1905]

4 March 1905

6 March 1905

27 March 1905

28 March 1905

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

15 July 1802

December 1859

11 May 1866

Catholic Union of Boston

5 October 1877

Catholic Union of New York

[1870-1878]

Catholic University of America 23 July 1885

6 December 1886

9 March 1887 [1888-1907?]

9 September 1903

Catlin, Lynde 7 June 1810

Chapuis, Rev. H.N., SS

20 May 1881 14 April 1883

Charitable Irish Society

11 March 1826

Charleston Savings Institution

11 April 1840

Charleton, Mr.

19 February 1835

Chatard, Bishop Francis S.

24 April 1879

24 September 1879

Chatard, Rev. Silas Marean

24 November 1877

Cheverus, Bishop John L. 15 July 1802 26 April 1803 4 June 1817 1821 27 April 1826 27 April 1826 Christian Doctrine [1846-1866]

Cincinnati, Archdiocese of 30 April 1832



Cittadella, Rev. L.M. 8 February 1873 Civil War 7 May 1861 16 November 1861 1862 24 July 1862 27 November 1862 26 April 1863 28 April 1863 31 July 1863 5 October 1863 23 November 1863 20 November 1864 Clark, Rev. James 25 July 1864 Clark, Lemuel 14 May 1836 Clarke, James F. 24 March 1876 Clarke, Richard H. 24 January 1857 Clarkins, John [1850-1870?] Clergy Fund Society 7 November 1867 4 November 1869 3 November 1870 Coffey, Patrick 13 August 1840 Coffin, Charles H. 27 July 1876 26 November 1883 Colan, William September 1849 College de Nicolet Village du District des Trois Rivieres 3 February 1832 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester 25 September 1846 Collins, Rev. Charles W. 4 March 1905 6 March 1905 7 March 1905 8 March 1905



11 March 1905 16 March 1905 16 March 1905 17 March 1905 18 March 1905 20 March 1905 20 March 1905 21 March 1905 21 March 1905 21 March 1905 22 March 1905 22 March 1905 22 March 1905 23 March 1905 25 March 1905 26 March 1905 27 March 1905 28 March 1905 29 March 1905 1 April 1905 3 April 1905 Collins, Patrick A. 4 May 1876 Conaty, Bernard 1867 Confraternity of the Holy Cross [1814] 1867 Congregational Church, Purchase Street, Boston. 1 May 1848 Conlan, Rev. James 21 January 1885

Conlan, John 11 April 1861 Conlin, Rev. John 2 June 1860 Connolly, Abp. Thomas L. 4 November 1862 28 December 1864 Continental Life Insurance Co. 27 September 1882 Conways, John A. 23 March 1905 Cooke, Bishop Thomas 10 April 1866



Coolidge, J. 6 May 1856 Corporation Sole 7 February 1899 Corrigan, Abp. Michael A. March 1887 24 May 1892

Cotter, James 23 November 1840 Coughlan, William 2 May 1856 6 October 1857 Coughlin, Edmund C. 26 April 1863 28 April 1863 Coughin, Margaret 22 December 1862 Cowley, Charles 22 February1876 Coyle, Rev. Joseph 2 June 1860 [1866-1875]

Craig, Rev. F.E.

15 February 1906 4 April 1906

Creagh, Rev. John T. 10 November 1898

14 November 1898

19 November 1898

26 November 1898

29 November 1898

Crimmins, Julia 31 January 1882

13 February 1882

12 March 1881 5 October [1881?]

Cronin, Patrick W. 25 July 1864

Crosby, James 13 November 1877

Crosby, Patrick 27 November 1871

Crowley, Mr.

2 January 1879



Cuddihy, Charles

29 May 1863 6 June 1863

26 June 1863

26 August 1863

Cuddihy, Rev. P.

26 June 1863

26 August 1863

Cummins, Richard

10 October 1868

10 October 1868 11 October 1868

Cuniffe, Julia

16 December 1879

4 October 1880

Curtis and Brown 21 July 1877

Cusick, William Henry 23 November 1863 Daly, William 1 September 1826 Daly, Rev. William John 21 June 1861 22 July 1876 13 January 1877 28 February 1877 6 March 1877 28 April 1877 11 August 1877 17 August 1877 4 October 1877 8 November 1877 11 December 1877 15 January 1878 18 May 1878 24 August 1878 19 September 1878 3 February 1879 18 March 1879 16 December 1879 [1880-1883] [1880-1883 21 December [1880-1883] 13 January 1880 30 January 1880 4 October 1880 9 October 1880 6 November 1880 4 February 1881 20 May 1881 20 May 1881 22 December 1881



27 September 1882 12 December 1882 20 December 1882 [1883-1884] [1883-1884] [1883-1884] [1883-1884] 22 February 1883 14 April 1883 26 November 1883 1 March 1884 21 March 1884 26 July 1884 20 September 1884 Dana, Ruth C. 14 February 1902 Dean, Foster and Co. 1 January 1877 Dean, John W. 29 January 1873 Deane, William Reed 2 February 1871 9 February 1871 Deer Island December 1850 Delaney, Rev. John B. [1904] 7 January 1904 Denver, Longmont, and Northwestern Railroad 20 December 1882 Denvir, Rev. William James 14 December [1861] Desmond, Michael 11 April 1840 Devenny, John 22 April 1842 28 February 1844 Devereux and Donahoe 10 May 1836 Dodge, John A. 3 December 1902 Doherty, Rev. Charles 27 March 1905 28 March 1905



Doherty, Rev. Michael Lawrence 19 January 1865 Doherty, Patrick 12 September 1856 Dolan, Charles F. 21 March 1884

Dolan, Matthew [1883- 884] 21 March 1884 26 July 1884

Dolan, Rev. Michael [1885-1905] Donahoe, Owen M. 12 June 1848 Donahoe, Patrick 1 January 1855 24 August 1878 12 May 1886 Donahoe, M.S. 22 February 1883 Doody, Rev. Michael J. [1898] 29 March 1898 26 May 1898 26 May 1898 31 May 1898 12 July 1898 1 August 1898 9 August 1898 29 August 1898 18 October 1898 19 October 1898 3 November 1898 3 November 1898 12 November 1898 15 December 1899 20 December 1900 29 August 1901 20 December 1901 19 March 1902 Drew, Rev. John 18 September 1849



Driscoll, John D. 5 March 1877 5 March 1877 6 March 1877 12 March 1877 8 November 1877 15 January 1878 Driscoll, Mary 5 March 1877 7 November 1877 Droulllet, R. 27 April 1826 27 April 1826 Duam, Rev. P. 6 June 1863 10 October 1868 Duborg, Bishop William 19 March 1823 Dubreul, Rev. Paul, SS [1857-1877] 15 October 1867 Dubuque, Archdiocese of 24 November 1898 Duff, W.G. 1 February 1823 Durant, William 3 September 1822 Dutton and Wentworth 10-14 February 1835 1836 Dwyer, Patrick 16 September 1882 Dwyer, Richard 6 November 1880 Eccleston, Archbishop Samuel [1849?] Education, Catholic -- see – Schools, Parochial Elder, Bishop William Henry 16 September 1882 March 1887 30 December [1892]



Eliot, Charles W. 3 July 1889

Elizabeth I 8 August 1872 Ellinger, Anastasie 17 November 1871 Emery, George A. 16 March 1905 17 March 1905 20 March 1905 21 March 1905 Encarnatione, Rev. James de [1866-1875] Engels, Rev. Joseph February 1834 Expostulator, The 30 April 1832 Falconio, Bishop Diomede January 1903 Fall River, Massachusetts Diocese of [1903] 13 October 1903 Farm School 18 July 1845 Faulkner, Rev. A.A. [1888-1918] Feehan, Rev. Daniel Francis 12 September 1906 Felton, CC [1850- 1870?] Fenwick, Bishop Benedict J. 27 April 1826 3 February 1832 20 December 1832 1836 17 May 1836 5 April 1838 18 April 1838 5 April 1842 5 October 1843 1 August 1846 11 August 1846 24 January 1857



Fenwick, Rev. George 4 April 1846 Ferrante, Rev. Gerard [1898]

13 January 1898 10 March 1898 26 May 1898 31 May 1898 9 August 1898 29 August 1898 18 October 1898 19 October 1898


30 November 1898

19 December 1898

Ffrench, Rev. Charles D., SJ

[1828- 1836] 15 March 1830

Field, William Hildreth 13 April 1899

Finen, Rev. John E.

4 April 1902 [1904]

7 January 1904

22 January 1904

Finotti, Rev. Joseph M.

[1853-1857] [1853-1876]

1 January 1855

[1857-1877] 24 January 1857

4 April 1857

[1858-1872] 6 July 1859

22 September 1860

14 February 1861

5 March 1863

6 November 1863

11 August 1864

22 November 1864

9 December 1865

18 May 1867

15 October 1867

16 March 1868

20 May 1868

23 May 1868

9 November 1868 5 September 1869

2 February 1871 9 February 1871

8 August 1872 29 January 1873 8 February 1873 7 June 1873



24 March 1876 10 February 1877 9 September 1895

Firmont, Abbé Henry Essex Edgeworth de [1825?]

Fisher, James D. 18 April 1838 Fitton, Rev. James 8 November 1877 Fitzpatrick, Bishop John B. 18 July 1845 29 August 1845 8 September 1845 [1846-1866] [1846-1866] [1848] 9 August 1849 3 April 1850 5 August 1851 13 October 1854 12 October 1855 11 February 1856 6 May 1856 7 August 1856 7 November 1856 29 May 1862 8 November 1864 6 April 1865 Undated [1866?] [1888-1890] Fitzpatrick, William H. 17 December 1865 Fitzsimons, Peter 14 September 1822 Flaget, Bishop Benedict J. [1829] Flatley, Rev. John 12 May 1886 Fleming, James 30 December 1829 Flynn, M.F. 28 April 1877

Foley, Patrick

5 May 1834

Fomine, Nellie

4 June 1871



Fonfroide, Pierre Dubertaud de

28 March 1823

Forbes, J.N.

[1853-1876]

Fose, John

15 March 1830 4 May 1835

Fox, R.W. and Co.

15 May 1877

Fraley, Peter

12 June 1848

Franklin Savings Bank

2 March 1864

Fransonl, Cardinal James Philip

1 August 1846

26 Feb 1848 - 7 Sept 1850

[1849?]

28 May 1850

2 July 1850

13 February 1881

Frary, Rev. James

21 December 1861

Friel, Rev. F.J.

1875

Gallagher, Rev

8 November 1864

Galligan, James J.

9 October 1880

Galligher, M.P.

22 April 1862

Gargan, Thomas J.

22 December 1881

27 September 1882

Genin, Bernard 28-29March 1871

Georgetown University 3 April 1905 Gerbi, Rev. Emiliano, OFM 17 June 1864 [1866-1875] German Catholics April 1844 17 August 1850 11 February 1856



6 May 1856 7 November 1856 3 October 1886 March 1887 28 June 1891 Gibbons, Cardinal James 25 June 1884 19 October 1885 21 December 1885 11 August 1886 20 February 1887 March 1887 9 March 1887 20 May 1887 8 June 1887 2 April 1889 28 June 1891 14 January 1892 27 February 1892 10 May 1892 21 December 1894 13 February 1895 25 February 1895 22 December 1899 11 January 1900 29 March 1900 2 August 1901 25 February 1902 9 September 1903 Gill, James D. 7 February 1899 Gilligan, Rev. Michael 1 March 1884 Gilmour, Bishop Richard March 1887 Glasset, Thomas 2 February 1861 2 February 1861 Gleeson, John 23 March 1866 Gleeson, William 11 March 1831 11 March 1831 Glidden, John M. 21 March 1905 21 March 1905 Glynn, Patrick 14 July 1839



Godefroy, Jacques Cools 7 June 1810 28 March 1823 27 April 1826 Goesbriand, Bishop Louis de 13 October 1854 1 August 1856 6 March 1866 26 June 1872 6 November 1874 4 March 1876 13 June 1878 Gonzales, Rev. 22 June 1850 Goodwin, F. May 1871 Goodwin, Rev. George 5 September 1844 15 August 1845 4 April 1846 25 September 1846 Gould, Abraham 27 June 1811 Gould, Susanna 27 June 1811 Grace, Rev. Thomas Patrick [1903] 13 October 1903

Gragg, Oliver 7 May 1836 Gray, Rev. John 31 May 1873 Grady, Patrick 25 November 1898 30 November 1898 Greek Orthodox Church 10 May 1892 Greene, William 5 October 1863 2 March 1864 Gregory VII 11 August 1864



Griffin, John 10 April 1866 Griffin, Martin 18 May 1867 Griffin, Martin I.J. 21 May 1901 3 April 1905 Griffin, Rev. Thomas [1875] Guertin, Bishop George G. [1906-1907] Guardian Angel 18 May 1867 Hally, Rev. William 16 May 1872 Hancock, John 28 August 1791 Hardey, Rev. Richard B. 21 November 1845 Harkins, Francis 12 November 1860 Harkins, Bishop Matthew 8 July 1886 5 January 1888 22 March 1897 12 May 1897 21 June 1897

13 January 1898

25 March 1898 25 March 1898

9 August 1898

29 August 1898


19 November 1898

30 November 1898 Harkins, Bishop Matthew [cont.]

16 December 1900

[1903]

13 October 1903


21 March 1906

Harrington, I.C.

16 August 1865

21 August 1865



Harrington, John C.

5 January 1871

Harris, Samuel

21 March 1843

Hartney, Rev. Michael

18 September 1856

Hartford, Archdiocese of

1875

[1875] [1875]

1875

Harvard College

3 July 1889

Hawaiian Islands

26 June 1837

7 November 1837 29 September 1838

Hazard, Thomas 21 January 1855

Healy, Rev. Alexander Sherwood June-December 1863

23 November 1863

25 November 1863

2 March 1864

11 May 1866 [November-December 1868] [November-December 1868] [November-December 1868]

Healy, Bishop James A. Undated [1855-1866] 29 May 1862 June-December 1863 1866-1875] Healy, Rev. J.J. 22 October 1886 Healy, Rev. Patrick 20 March 1854 Hecker, Rev. Isaac 2 September 1865 Heiss, Archbishop Michael 3 October 1886 Henniss, Emma 24 July 1862



Henniss, Rev. Henry E.S. 1857 [21 July] 1857 Herlihy, Jerome 4 April 1906 Hernandez, Gines [1860-1865] Hill, Margaret 8 September 1845 Holt, T.A. 5 March 1877 Holyhood Catholic Cemetery 14 April 1869 Holy Trinity Church, Boston 5 August 1851 Horan, Bishop Edward John 20 August 1859 Hoskins, Dr. 13 March 1860 Hoskins, Mrs. 4 November 1859 Howard Insurance Co.of NY 22 July 1829 27 February 1830

5 April 1830

12 April 1830

4 August 1830

18 July 1831 22 July 1831

29 December 1831

Hudson, Rev. D.E.

5 April 1872

Hugh, Rev. Terence M.

1844-1845

Hughes, Mr.

18 February 1848

Hughes, Archbishop John

12 October 1855

Hugo, John

21 June 1897

Hunt, Mother Agnes, OP 27 February 1902

5 July 1902



Huntington, F.D.

22 September 1860

14 February 1861 6 November 1863

Hurley, Rev. Edward 17-27 August 1900

Hurley, Rev. John 25 March 1898

Huse, Mary A. 30 June 1865

Immaculate Conception Church, Malden 15 December 1899

Ireland, Bishop John 6 December 1886

March 1887

Irish Pictorial

26 September 1860

Iturbide, Joaquin de

17 August 1833

Jackson, Sarah 28 March 1905

James, Eunice 23 August 1850

Janssens, Bishop Francis March 1887

Jenkins, Rev. Oliver S. 16 August 1865

Jesuits. - see - Society of Jesus Jones, John C. 26 June 1837 Kain, Bishop John Joseph March 1887 January 1903

Kane, Joseph 2 September 1865 Kavanaugh, Edward 28 November 1836 21 March 1843 20 December 1865 28 December 1865 21 May 1902



[1905] 4 March 1905 6 March 1905 7 March 1905 8 March 1905 16 March 1905 16 March 1905 17 March 1905 18 March 1905 20 March 1905 20 March 1905 20 March 1905 20 March 1905 21 March 1905 21 March 1905 21 March 1905 22 March 1905 22 March 1905 22 March 1905 23 March 1905 25 March 1905 26 March 1905 27 March 1905 1 April 1905 3 April1905

Kavanaugh, Julia

27 March 1905

Kavanaugh, Rev. Patrick J.

19 November 1906

Kavanaugh, Winifred

28 January 1866

Keane, John

28 March 1823

Keane, Bishop John

6 December 1886 March 1887

Keefe, Daniel

22 November 1864

Keely, Patrick C.

27 April 1857

Keiley, John D., Jr.

[1870- 1878]

[1870- 1878]

Kelley, Elizabeth

[1851-1855]

Kelly, Patrick

12 December 1857

Kendall, Charles S.

4 May 1876



Kennebec Journal

11 March 1905

Kennedy, Thomas

11 March 1831

11 March 1831

Kennedy, Thomas F.

17 May 1902

Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick

26 February 1848-7 September 1850

12 October 1855

Kenrick, Abp. Peter Richard

1 January 1847

18 February 1848

14 September 1863 17 May 1864 23 July 1885

Kieley, John

21 December [1880-1883]

Kiely, James 1844-1845 13 February 1866 Kiley, Mrs. Michael 28 February 1877 12 December 1882 Kiernan, Rev. Lucas 6 February 1855 Killy, Henry L., MD 8 November 1898 King, James 9 May 1836 9 May 1836 10 May 1836 Knights of Labor 20 February 1887 Know-Nothing Party [1855]

Kozlowski, Bishop Anthony 19 December 1897

la Barca, A. Calderon de 6 July 1850 Labelle, Rev. R., SS 22 March 1905 25 March 1905



Lachat, Rev. Francis, SJ 29 May 1862 Lafferty, Francis 15 February 1835 5 March 1835 la Motte, Gabrielle de 13 August 1869 29 June 1872 11 August 1877 6 May 1878 29 November 1878 19 September 1882 19 September 1882 19 September 1882 14 February 1885 23 February 1885 Landry, Antonio

25 October 1855

Lariscy, Rev. Philip

[21 July] 1857

Larue, Rev. J.B. 6 April 1865

Lawlor, Patrick 11 November 1826

Lawrence, Amos A. 22 November 1864

Leary, Joanna

13 January 1880

Lecoulple, Rev. Edward

26 March 1905

Leddy, Peter

24 January 1868

Lee, Rev. John

25 September 1874

Lee, Thomas J.

May 1871

Lee, Thomas J. & Matchett &Co.

June - December 1863

June - December 1863

25 November 1863

Leighton, George

[1860-1876]

LeMoyne, Alolph

1 March 1851



LeMoyne, Henrietta

1 March 1851

Lennon, Martin

14 July 1839

Leo XIII

11 February 1880

16 September 1882

18 August 1883

4 January 1884

20 February 1887 9 March 1887 3 July 1889

14 January 1892 27 February 1892 24 May 1892 30 December [1892] 25 February 1895 Leo, William 10 May 1875

Lewis, Weston 16 March 1905 Library of Congress, Washington 6 May 1878 29 November 1878 19 September 1882 19 September 1882 19 September 1882 14 February 1885 23 February 1885 Little, Samuel 2 January 1879 Livermore, A.H. & Co. 21 June 1877 Lloyd, George D. [July 1863] Lloyd,William [1860-1870] Logan, Rev. William, SJ 4 April 1846 25 September 1846

Loklot, Rev. John A. February 1834 Loring, Charles G. July 1828



Lowell, Massachusetts 22 February 1876 Lowney, Rev. D.M. 12 November 1898 Lyman, Theodore 5 September 1869 Lynch, Rev. Charles

6 February 1855

Lynch, Rev. Thomas

1875

Lynch, Thomas J.

7 March 1905

8 March 1905

Lyndon, Rev. Patrick

[1847-1853] 1 May 1863

24 June 1867

29 November 1869

McCarthy, Dennis

9 August 1849

McCloskey, Cardinal John

5 January 1871 11 February 1880

McCloskey, Bishop William G. 27 February 1902

5 July 1902

McCormack, Rev.Thomas J.

[December] 1903

[December 1905]

15 February 1906

McCormick, Archbold

8 April 1842

Macurda, Charles L.

22 March 1905

McDermott, J.J.

26 May 1866

McDonald, Rev. William

[1849-1850] 22 March 1849

McDonnell, Rev. John T. 1 July 1852



McDonough, Annie 29 March 1898

8 November 1898

19 November 1898 26 November [1898?]

McEvoy, John F. 22 February 1876 McFadden, Susan 1 March 1884 McGill, Bishop John 25 May 1863 McGlew, Rev. James 13 April 1852 7 May 1867

McGrath, Edward 15 February 1869 McGrath, James 23 July 1885 McGuire, John 14 September 1850

McKenna, James

12 December 1857 McKim, John W. 20 September 1884 McMahan, Rev. 26 April 1863 28 April 1863 31 July 1863 McMahon, Rev. John B. [1840-1850?] 23 November 1840 5 October 1843 McMahon, Bishop Laurence S. 1875 McManus, Charles 8 October 1865 McManus, Rev. James T. 1 February 1865 15 November 1865 13 December 1865



McManus, Michael 18 April 1865 29 June 1865 8 October 1865

McManus, Patrick

1 February 1865 8 October 1865

McNamara, James 17 October 1821

McNamara, Rev. William H. 13 January 1898

McNeirney, Bishop Francis

12 October 1855

McQuaid, John


McQuaid, Rev. William P. 12 September 1906

Madigan, James C. 20 December 1865

Maes, Bishop Camillus March 1887

Magennis, Charles B. 17 December 1864

Magennis, Thomas L.

17 December 1865

Magliano, Rev. Pamfilo da, OSF

1 February 1865

29 June 1865

Mahoney, M.J. 5 March 1877

Manchester, NH, Diocese of June 1897

23 December 1903


22 January 1904

[1906-1907]

15 July 1906

12 September 1906 12 September 1906

Manufacturers’ Insurance Co.

8 December 1829

16 February 1829 30 December 1830



Marcella Street Home 2 January 1879

Marriage Impediments 26 June 1872

2 August 1901

Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. 1857

Martin, Abbot 18 March 1879

Martin, W.G. 23 February 1835

Massachusetts, Commonwealth of 24 January 1843 19 May 1868 23 April 1892

Mass. Hospital Life Insurance Co. 3 May 1827 8 May 1827 8 May 1827

Mathew, Rev. Theobald [1847-1853] 1849 September 1849

Matignon, Rev. Francis Anthony 15 July 1802 September 1818

Matteson, David M. 21 May 1901

May, John H. 5 December 1898

Mayer, Philip 17 August 1850

Meniettio, Rev. Peter 3 January 1863

8 November 1872

Merchants Bank of New York 7 June 1810

Michaud, Bishop John S. 22 January 1892

4 February 1892 17 May 1907



Miglionico, Rev. Domenic 18 December 1863 12 June 1864 15 June 1864 1866 16 August 1866 25 August 1866 Miglionico, James 15 June 1864 Miles, Eliza Theresa [18th century] Millar, David Undated [1897] Mitchell, Charles 1 March 1851 Mitchell, Edward 1 March 1851 Mitchell, John 22 January 1904 Mitchell, John 1 March 1851 Mitchell, S.K. 27 July 1876 Mitchell, Sarah 1 March 1851 Molinari, Rev. Antonio 25 June 1860 2 September 1867 Molinari, Joseph 1 July 1852 Monaco, Cardinal R. 20 August 1894 Mongan, Rev. Edward J.

Undated [1897] 22 March 1897 5 April 1897

6 April [1897] 6 April 1897 6 April 1897

12 May 1897 31 May 1897 14 June 1897

14 June 1897 18 June 1897



21 June 1897 21 June 1897 21 June 1897 21 June 1897 21 June 1897 24 June 1897 [1898] [1898] 13 January 1898 [March 1898] 10 March 1898 25 March 1898 25 March 1898 26 March 1898 29 March 1898 29 March 1898 26 May 1898 26 May 1898 31 May 1898 12 July 1898 1 August 1898 9 August 1898 29 August 1898 18 October 1898 19 October 1898 Nov-Dec 1898 3 November 1898 3 November 1898 3 November 1898 8 November 1898 9 November 1898 10 November 1898 12 November 1898 13 November 1898 14 November 1898 17 November 1898 19 November 1898 19 November 1898 21 November 1898 24 November 1898 25 November 1898 25 November 1898 26 November 1898 26 November [1898] 29 November 1898 30 November 1898 30 November 1898 30 November 1898 2 December 1898 5 December 1898 7 December 1898 7 December 1898 9 December 1898 14 December 1898 19 December 1898 6 December 1899



Montemurro, Francis Anthony 12 February 1866 21 May 1866 15 October 1866 Moore, Bishop James March 1887 Moran, Rev. Dennis 10 October 1862 Moran, Rev. Michael 18 September 1856 Moran, Cardinal Patrick [December] 1885 21 December 1885 Morris, Rev. Lawrence J. 28 August 1865 Mulcahy, Dennis 21 March 1884

Munsell, Joel 20 May 1868 23 May 1868 Mullen, Rev. John T. Nov-Dec 1898 3 November 1898 13 November 1898 17 November 1898 19 November 1898 21 November 1898 25 November 1898 30 November 1898 7 December 1898 7 December 1898 14 December 1898 19 December 1898 6 December 1899 Murphy, Edward 16 April 1861 Murphy, Rev. J. 3 February 1879 Murphy, James 16 April 1861

Murphy, John 19 September 1878

Murphy, Joseph J. 1 April 1905



Murphy, Mary 14 June 1897 21 June 1897 21 June 1897 13 January 1898 19 November 1898 Murphy, Rev. Maurice J., OSA 12 March 1877 12 March 1877 Murphy, Thomas 9 May 1834 10-14 February 1835 19 February 1835 23 February 1835 4 March 1835 5 March 1835 5 March 1835 [1836] 1836 6 May 1836 7 May 1836 7 May 1836 8 May 1836 10 May 1836 14 May 1836 17 May:1836

Murray, Margaret 13 August 1840

Murray, Thomas 1821 20 September 1822 Myrick, Josiah 28 November 1836 Nantucket, Massachusetts 1857 Nasto, Raffale 25 October 1855

Nationalism March 1887

National Order of the Daughters of Isabella [1884-1918] Neale, Rev. Charles, SJ 19 March 1823 New Bedford Institution for Svgs. [1851-1855]



New Bedford, Massachusetts [21 July] 1857 NE Historic Genealogical Society 2 February 1871 29 January 1873 New Orleans, Archdiocese of 19 March 1823 [1829) New York Catholic News 16 January 1889 Nichols, Algernon T. 18 May 1878

Nichols, Lawrence 9 May 1836 Nichols, Mary Ann 14 December 1830 Noiseaux, Rev. I.H. 12 October 1855 Nolan, Michael 6 March 1877 North American College. Rome 12 October 1855 24 November 1877 14 February 1902 17 May 1902 Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury 27 April 1857

Oblates of Mary Immaculate 22 January 1869 19 June 1869 O’Brien, Rev. 11 March 1905

O’Brien, Rev. John 2 April 1872

O’Brien, Rev. John [1888-1918]

O’Brien, Julia 23 November 1840

O’Callaghan, Rev. Eugene 12 September 1906



Ochs, Lewis 17 August 1850 5 August 1851 O’Connell, Daniel 29 September 1838 O’Connell, Rev. Denis 29 August 1887 3 July 1889 O’Connor, Bishop James March 1887 O’Connor, William P. 17 May 1902 O’Reilly, Bishop Bernard 1 March 1851 29 April 1851 O’Reilly, Rev. Bernard 14 September 1863 O’Reilly, Rev. Patrick Thomas 18 September 1856 O’Regan, Rev. Bernard [1866-1875] O’Reilly, John Boyle 12 May 1886 Orr, Rev. William [1875-1906]

O’Sullivan, John 29 March 1852 O’Toole, Lawrence J. 8 March 1868

Owens, Rev. Michael

19 November 1906

Paine, Walter

7 May 1841

Pama, Mary

[1880-1883]

Paresce, Rev. A.M.

7 June 1873

Patten, Mary

[1844]



Patten, Thomas

[1844]

17 February 1844

Patterson, Richard J.

17 December 1865

Patterson, William D.

22 March 1905

Pilot

4 May 1876

12 May 1886

Pilot Publishing Company

September. 1876

Pintgnero, Juan

[1860-1865]

Pisa, Rev. Charles C.

9 December 1865

Pius IX

August 1861

Pius X

9 September 1903

22 November 1903

Polish Catholic Church

19 December 1897

Portland, Maine, Diocese of

August 1900 9 August 1900

17-27 August 1900

28 March 1906 17 April 1906 17 April 1906 17 April 1906

Power, Rev. J.J 10 February 1894

Power, Rev. John 24 June 1867 Power, Rev. John R. 23 May 1873 Power, Nicholas 20 December 1832 Power, Thomas 12 September 1865 Power, Rev. William A. 9 September 1865



Prendergast, John Joseph 21 February 1860 Prid, W. 2 February 1871 9 February 1871 Providence Bank [1846-1848] Providence, RI, Diocese of 8 July 1886

Provident Institution for Savings 9 August 1849 7 August 1856

Provincetown, Massachusetts 2 June 1862 12 June 1862 Purcell, Archbishop John B. 24 April 1879 16 September 1882 Quarter, Bishop William 14 November 1846 Quinlan, Richard J. 4 November 1866 Quinn, Rev. A. 21 February 1860

Quinn, William 21 January 1855

Quirk, Martin 31 July 1863 Rainbault, Rev. [Jean?] 3 February 1832 Rampolla, Cardinal Mariano

28 June 1891 13 February 1895

Rappe, Bishop Amadeus 8 March 1864

Rasles, Rev. Sebastian 6 January 1834

Raymond, F.O. 4 October 1877



Reardon, John 14 April 1869 Redman, Thomas 14 September 1822 Regan, Rev. Daniel 8 January 1871 Reggio, Nicholas 6 July 1850 Reilly, Rev. Thomas [1904] 7 January 1904

Respighi, Cardinal 22 November 1903 Richards, Mark 31 October 1793

Rice, Merick 10 May 1877

Riley, James 29-29 March 1871 9 November [1871]

13 November 1871 18 November 1871 5 December 1871 13 December 1871

Riley, Michael 9 May 1836

Riordan, John 6 June 1857

Roach, Rev. James Francis [1903] 13 October 1903 Robinson, Henry L. 17 December 1864 Roche, Rev. D.H. [June 1883] Roddan, Rev. John [1848] 16 June 1848 19 June 1848 23 June 1848 28 May 1852 Rogers, C.E. 7 May 1861



Rogers, Rev. James [1866-1875] Rogers, Rev. Patrick 6 February 1855 10 May 1875 Romana, Rev. Antonio 17 July 1860 Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, Corporation Sole -- see -- Corporation Sole Roman Catholic Cemetery Assn. 19 May 1868 Roman Catholic Journal and Literary Recorder September 1831

Rossi, James 12 June 1864 Russell, Honorable Thomas 8 August 1872 Russell, W.G. 4 October 1880 Ryan, Patrick 21 January 1855 Ryan, Richard 21 January 1855 Ryan, Bishop Steven V. March 1887 Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide 4 May 1774 27 October 1850 Undated [after 1866] 19 October 1885 11 August 1886 29 August 1887 2 April 1889 10 May 1892 21 December 1894 22 December 1899 11 January 1900 29 March 1900 2 August 1901 25 February 1902 Sadlier and Co. September 1876



St. Aloysius Sunday School 1839 2 February 1861 St. Ann’s School, Gloucester 22 October 1886 St. Augustine’s Church, So. Boston 3 September 1822 18 July 1831 17 July 1832 St. Bonaventure College, NY 1 February 1865 29 June 1865 St. Bridget, Sister 7 November 1877 St. Charles College, Maryland 29 November 1869 4 February 1881 20 May 1881 20 May 1881 14 April 1883 St. Columbkille’s Church, Brighton 10 May 1875 15 May 1907 St. Francis de Sales Church, Charlestown [1855- 1866] St. John’s Hospital, Lowell 22 January 1869 St. John’s Seminary, Brighton 15 February 1906 15 May 1907

St. Joseph’s Church, Boston 29 July 1865 18 March 1879 St. Joseph’s Church, Medford 15 December 1899 St. Joseph’s Church, Roxbury 16 November 1853 29 August 1901 St. Joseph’s Seminary, Troy, NY 28 August 1865 St. Lawrence Parish, New Bedford 5 January 1888 St. Louis, Archdiocese of [1829]



St. Mary’s Church, Boston [1855] St. Mary’s Church, Charlestown 16 February 1829 8 December 1829 30 December 1830 [1847-1853] St. Mary’s Church, Franklin 16 August 1900 St. Mary’s Church, Newport RI 4 April 1834 14 October 1834 1 August 1846 5 August 1846 11 August 1846 St. Mary’s Church, North Attleboro 22 March 1897 21 June 1897 10 March 1898 25 March 1898

25 March 1898

St. Mary’s Church, Pawtucket RI

21 June 1833

St. Mary’s Church, Taunton

23 December 1830

29 December 1831 29 December 1832

[July 1863]

September 1863 21 March 1868

St. Mary of the Angels Church, Roxbury

25 May 1906

St. Mary’s of the Annunciation, Cambridgeport 30 March 1859

St. Mary’s School Assn. Franklin 3 December 1902

St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore 3 April 1905

St. Patrick 17 March [1846-1866]

St. Patrick’s Church, Lowell

19 December 1832

23 December 1833

2 April 1872

St. Patrick’s Church, Providence RI

9 October 1841



St. Patrick’s Church, Roxbury

14 July 1839

12 December 1857

St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lowell

29 September 1900

St. Peter’s Church, Lowell 12 June 1848

St. Peter’s Church, Sandwich

12 April 1830

St. Rose’s Church, Chelsea 19 March 1902

St. Vincent Orphan Asylum February 1835 10-14 February 1835 14 February 1835 15 February 1835 15 February 1835 19 February 1835 19 February 1835 19 February 1835 23 February 1835 4 March 1835 5 March 1835 5 March 1835 [1836] [1836] 1836 6 May 1836 7 May 1836 7 May 1836 8 May 1836 9 May 1836 9 May 1836 10 May 1836 10 May 1836 10 May 1836 14 May 1836 17 May 1836 24 January 1843 8 September 1845 24 September 1846 [Dec 1852-Jan 1853] 30 September 1869 30 September 1870 30 September 1871 30 September 1872 30 September 1873 30 September 1874 30 September 1875 St. Vincent’s Sunday School, Boston 2 February 1861



Satolli, Archbishop Francis 20 August 1894 Savage, James 11 November 1826 Scannell, Dennis 23 August 1863 Schools, Parochial 4 March 1876 29 August 1887 [1888-1894] [1890- 1900] 24 May 1892 30 December 1892

Schools, Public -- see -- Schools, Parochial Sczrirenis, Rev. Felix 3 April 1850 Secret Societies 26 Feb 1848-7 Sept 1850 20 February 1887 Seminary of St. Sulpice, Montreal 22 March 1905 25 March 1905 Sermons 17 March [1846-1866] 15 August [1846-1866] 1862 Shahan, Rev. Thomas H. 21 March 1868 12 March 1881 5 October [1881?] 31 January 1882 13 February 1882 13 October 1899 Shamon, Owen Undated Shannihan, Thomas 21 January 1855 Sharkey, Patrick 12 December 1857 Shea, Rev. John Gilmary [1853-1857]



Sheehan, John [Sheehen] 19 September 1878 3 February 1879 Sheehan, Mary [Sheehen] 5 March 1877 12 March 1877 12 March 1877 8 November 1877

Sheehan, Rev. Thomas 20 June 1862 Shepard, Charles A.B. 4 May 1876 Shepley and Wright 14 February 1835 Shute, Governor 6 January 1834 Simeoni, Cardinal John 16 September 1882 25 June 1884 20 February 1887 March 1887 20 May 1887 8 June 1887 Simplicius, Sister 30 November 1870 Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul 17 December 1840 Sisters of Mercy 24 October 1864 22 October 1886 Sisters of Notre Dame [1855] [1881?] Smith, George W. 21 March 1884 Smith, Herman 22 April 1862 Smith, Rev. Patrick 18 April 1865 Smyth, Henry J. 17 December 1864 5 January 1888



Smythe, Rev. Hugh 22 June 1865 Socialism 14 January 1892 Society of Jesus 19 March 1823 3 April 1850 3 April 1905 Sonali, Enrique Ramos y [1860-1865] Spalding, Bishop John L. 23 July 1885 Spring, Edward 12 September 1865 Springfield, Mass. , Diocese of 10 February 1894 14 December 1903 Squires, Sidney and Co. 2 May 1876 13 November 1877 Stack, B. 16 July 1858 29 December 1858 Stang, Bishop William [1903] 13 October 1903 3 June 1904

Stanton, Rev. P.A., OSA 8 November 1864 Stephen, Rev. John Thomas 18 October 1862 Stokes, Patrick 27 November 1862 Stoughton, John 26 April 1803 Stoughton, Anna Margaret 15 July 1802 Sullivan, Margaret M. 24 September 1846 Sullivan, Thomas 22 August 1872



Supple, M.M. 6 April 1865 Supple, Michael J. 16 October 1864

Sweeney, Brian 13 November 1840

Synod, Diocesan. 1868 [Nov-Dec 1868] [Nov-Dec 1868] [Nov-Dec 1868] Taylor, Rev. William 27 April 1826 27 April 1826 Tenney, Abigail 10 April 1828 Tenney, Robert 10 April 1828 Ternae -- see -- Burlington, Diocese of Fall River, Diocese of Manchester, Diocese of Portland, Diocese of Thayer, Rev. John 31 October 1793 Thayer, J.E. and Brother 14 September 1850 Thomas Aquinas 11 February 1880 Thompson, General A.B. 21 March 1843 Thompson, Laurence, MD 28 August 1865 Thorp and Martin Co. 7 December 1898 Tierney, Mary 9 November [1871] 13 November 1871 18 November 1871 5 December:1871 13 December 1871 Timmins, Margaret 1 November 1862



Timon, Rev. Andrew J. [1906-1907]

Timon, Bishop John

13 April 1852

20 June 1862

5 September 1866

Toomey, Rev. J.J.

24 November 1898

Tucker, Rev. Hilary

1 August 1846

1 August 1846 5 August 1846

11 August 1846

14 November 1846 1 January 1847

18 February 1848

3 April 1850 28 May 1850

2 July 1850

27 October 1850

14 April 1858

4 November 1859

13 March 1860 19 May 1860

7 May 1861

16 November 1861 1862

24 July 1862

16 January 1864 17 May 1864

21 October 1864

20 November 1864 30 June 1865

4 December 1865

11 May 1866 5 September 1866

4 June 1871

17 November 1871

27 November 1871

20 December 1871


31 March 1875

13 February 1881

Tucker, Rev. Louis

19 May 1860

16 November 1861 1862

17 May 1864

21 October 1864 20 November 1864

5 September 1866

27 November 1871 5 February 1872 31 March 1875



Tucker, Teresa 21 October 1864 20 December 1871 26 February 1872 Tuite, John A. 2 May 1876 22 July 1876 22 July 1876 22 July 1876 27 July 1876 14 November 1876 1 January 1877 13 January 1877 6 March 1877 10 May 1877 15 May 1877 21 June 1877 21 July 1877 5 September 1877 13 November 1877 Tullon, Henry H. 6 July 1850 Twelfth Congregational Church July 1828 Tyler, Joseph 20 March 1829 Tyler, Bishop William 29 August 1845 [1846-1848] 1 August 1846 5 August 1846 11 August 1846 Tyszkiewicz, Rev. Benedict 28 December 1874 United States Catholic Intelligencer 3 February 1832 United States Centennial 4 July 1876 United States Counsel, Hawaii 7 November 1837



Ursuline Convent, Charlestown 17 May 1826 22 July 1829

27 February 1830

5 April 1830 4 August 1830

22 July 1831

22 April 1842

[1855-1861]

Ursuline Convent, Somerville

[1855-1861]

31 August 1869

Ursulines

19 May 1829

19 May 1829

15 June 1851

VanderBerghe, Rev., OMI

19 June 1869

Vandevelde, Bishop James O.

18 September 1849

Vetromile, Rev. Eugene

9 November 1868

Wade, Asa

30 March 1859

Wade, Henry

11 April 1861

Wall, Thomas

[1888-1890]

Wallace, Rev. Thomas H. 17-27 August 1900

Walsh, Rev. Edward 10 October 1868

Walsh, Jane 17 May 1826

Walsh, Rev. M.R. 28 March 1905

Walsh, Michael 16 March 1868

Walsh, Rev. Michael 17-27 August 1900

Walsh, Rev. Robert 29 September 1838 Walsh, Rev. Thomas 4 November 1862



Walsh, William 17 May 1826 8 April 1842 Ward, John August 1838 Warren, Ellen 12 September 1877 Washburn, B. Davis 14 November 1876 Watterson, Bishop John March 1887 Weeks and Potter 22 July 1876 22 July 1876 22 July 1876 14 November 1876 6 March 1877 11 August 1877 17 August 1877 11 December 1877 Welch, Michael 2 June 1862 12 June 1862 Wesley, John [1888-1918] Whelan, D. 16 July 1858 Whelan, Rev. David 12 October 1855 Whieldon, Mr. 5 April 1838 Whitefield, Archbishop James 1832 Whittemore, Joel 9 May 1834 Wilds, Rev. George D. 4 April 1857 Williams, Abp. John Joseph [1846-1866] [1849] [1849?] [1860-1870] 1 May 1863



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Wiseman, Catherine 1 December 1842



Wiseman, Catherine Mary [Sister] 17 May 1826 10 April 1828 [March 1829] 20 March 1829 19 May 1829 19 May 1829 1 December 1842

Wiseman, Elena Marie 1 December 1842

Woburn Catholic Cemetery Assn. [1856-1860]

Wood, Archbishop James F. 4 July 1876

Woodley, Rev. Robert [21 July] 1857

Working Boys Home [June 1883]

Working Girls Home 23 April 1892 31 December 1901

Young Catholics Friend Society 1839 26 September 1860

Young, Charles 4 March 1835

Zappata, Archbishop Joseph 3 January 1863