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spelling BAY James Roosevelt Bayley Papers Guide University of Notre Dame Archives University of Notre Dame Archives 2017 Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 Description based on paper finding aids and inhouse database. English BAY James Roosevelt Bayley Papers 1839-1872. Bayley, James Roosevelt, 1814-1877. 2.5 linear inches. University of Notre Dame Archives Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 English. Preferred Citation James Roosevelt Bayley Papers (BAY), University of Notre Dame Archives (UNDA), Notre Dame, IN 46556 Scope and Content Personal correspondence, 1839-1872, mostly from members of Bayley's family. Calendared Background First bishop of Newark and eighth archbishop of Baltimore. Bayley, James Roosevelt, 1814-1877. Bayley family. Related Material Archdiocese of Baltimore (Md.) Collection Francis Silas Chatard Letters received Robert Seton Family Papers CBAY James Roosevelt Bayley: Manuscripts CBAY II-2-n Craig, Emma, Huntington, Long Island, New York, to Reverend James Roosevelt Bayley, Middletown, Connecticut 1839 Oct 13 Bayley's Aunt Craig begs Emma to tell him that she has written to the Bishop and the Doctor, but she has received no answer. The report is that Bayley is to have Harlem church during Mr. Hart's absence. If Bayley accepts the call his Aunt Craig begs that he will favor her with a visit before he takes up his duties, either to help enjoy Robert's presence or mourn his absence. Mrs. Richard Post has added a little female Post to their list of cousins. Miss Sally Ogden is to be transplanted into the family of the Gallet's on the 16th and her two sisters will marry during the winter. Craig wrote to Carleton Bayley not long since. They have heard that Uncle Guy Carleton Bayley was engaged to Arabella Ludlow. It would be an excellent match. How did Bayley find Miss Christine on his return. Craig would prefer her for a cousin to Scraggy Biers Julia Beers. They are better friends with the dwellers on the hill than they were. Samuel Craig met with a very severe accident and the Doctor was exceedingly kind. Their manner is very friendly to all except Robert; the finishing stroke was when someone repeated to Mrs. Rhinelander that he was disgusted with her helping the greasy mutton chops with her fingers. Anne Margaret spent two or three weeks with them in September and the more Emma sees her, the more she likes her. The Bloodgoods have offered their place for sale and will leave here early in November. Madame will also leave them on the first. She finds the place too dull for winter use. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Bailey, Reverend James Roosevelt, New York, New York 1840 A sermon preached at St. Andrews, Harlaem, Septuagesima Sunday, 1840; at Zion Church, Avon, 8th Sunday after Trinity, 1840; St. Andrews, Harlaem, 4th Sunday after Trinity, 1841. :: II-2-n A. Sermon 14pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Seton, Catharine, New York, New York, to Reverend James Roosevelt Bailey, Haerlem, New York 1841 May 23 She saw today Miss Jones and spoke to her of Bailey's wish to see her. She promised to be here on Tuesday if Bailey can find it convenient to make a visit. Catharine proposed so early a day as she thinks it likely she may go in the country the latter part of the week to pay William a visit. She prays God to bring Bailey to a happy decision in his extensive speculations. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Filicchi, Patrizio, Leghorn, Italy, to James Roosevelt Bailey, Rome, Italy 1842 May 25 Bailey's letter of the 2nd reached Filicchi this morning. Enclosed Bailey will find a few lines for Filicchi is sure his sister will be glad to receive a visit from a relation of their dear friends, the Setons, of whose Father she has still a clear recollection. Filicchi congratulates Bailey for the happy change he has made in his mind about his Faith. Bailey's holy aunt, Mother Elizabeth Ann Bailey Seton will assist Bailey in the hard enterprise he so courageously intends to pursue. Filicchi's Father, Mrs. Filicchi and his sister join him in the most heartfelt congratulations. They long to express their feelings viva voce in the visit Bailey promises on his way to Paris. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Bailey, James Roosevelt, Seminary of St. Sulpice, Issy, France, to Doctor Quackenboss, Paris, France Bailey has been laboring under an attack of the jaundice for about a week and as he could find no relief from the French physician connected with the establishment, he would like to see Dr. Quackenboss. If George F. Haskins who brings this letter does not find Quackenboss at home, the Doctor should take the omnibus to the Seminary. If he has any American newspapers, he should bring out one or two. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Stevens, Dr. Alexander Hodgdon, New York, New York 1842 Nov 29 Doctor Guy Carleton Bailey has long been known to Stevens as a gentleman of high character and professional standing. Bailey's Father was full of sacrifice to the zealous discharge of his duties as health officer in New York. Bailey is qualified for any official station to which he may aspire., Notes of concurrence in the above are signed by Dr. John B. Beck, Dr. Valentine Mott, Dr. T.? McLean?, John C. Chrisman, and Edward Delafield, the last note dated December 9, 1842. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Seton, Catharine K., New York, New York, to James Roosevelt Bayley, Paris, France 1843 Mar. 20 K. has been looking forward to the spring as the period of Bayley's return. The thought of having Bayley in this desert Protestant land in which she lives was delightfully refreshing. But Bayley is not coming. Willy William Bayley came in one evening in a grand bluster saying that Bayley was prevented from leaving by the Bishop's interference. Aunt Helen Bayley Craig was satisfied with Willy that the Bishop was afraid to trust Bayley here. Aunt is in a most uncertain state of mind and K. thinks her salvation lies in Bayley's hands. Aunt shows all Bayley's letters to all her particular friends and two of the Constable family, Mother and son, read them with great interest. K. asks what book Bayley would recommend as most likely to open the son's eyes. K. has become acquainted with a woman named Deater who used to attend Bayley's church in Haerlem; she became a convert somewhat about the same time Bayley did. Her young friend Miss Bowers has done the same. V. Livingston is publishing his reasons for doing as he did. K. Suspects it will cause great commotion among the aristocracy here. High Churchism is gaining ground. Dr. Eastburn is made Bishop of Massachusetts and a young Mr. Bedell elected in his place. Bishop Griswold died suddenly just after he was elected assistant. In Baltimore Mr. Johns has been contending with Bishop Whittingham in the pulpit. Bishop John J. Hughes is still interested about the school question. The Millerites are distracted with fear about the end of the world. The comet visible now alarms or startles others and makes them expect something strange. Dr. Brownlee in league with nine others they say are preaching with a vengeance. Their Bishop gave a lecture upon the benefit of religion upon civilization. It was crowded, 1000 being obliged to return home. Uncle Guy Carleton Bayley has been anxious to get the health office at Staten Island but without success; he paid the Bishop two visits to get his influence among the Irish. Rosey's father was apparently well satisfied that he was in Paris, but concluded the absence would be for only two years. Aunt looks the same but has a cold just now. Willy tries to believe himself in love with Miss Jay ; her father Peter Jay is just dead. Emma is looking well. They suspect James, the grave one, of meaning something but he is an odd man. Helen and Amelia are sweet specimens of womanhood. William is a devoted son but a more nervous temperament than Harry. K. brother William Seton 3 is in the country surrounded by his wife and 6 small children. He has placed Willy William Seton 4., the eldest, at Fordham. Letter continued on March 24. She read Rosy's letter of January to Willy and he bore it better than might have been expected. Willy said if Rosey were here that a young Howland would become a Catholic. Miss Christine Jarvis is going to Europe with a Mrs. Hoyt, a very rich woman. She asks if Bayley will convert her. K. envies Rosey the sight of Dr. Wiseman. William 3 seems to have serious ideas about his wife's right of determining according to her conscience for the girls. They have lost their dear old Bishop John Dubois. James Morris has made an improvident end. The Church of Harlem is in a bad way, the present incumbent is too Methodistical. W.A.B. adds on the letter: All well. A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. Enclosure: CBAY II-2-n Chatard, Miss, Baltimore, Maryland, to Catharine Seton, New York, New York 1842 Oct. 19 Chatard became too ill to write. Went to Cape May for sea bathing; proved exceedingly injurious. On August 22 lost her voice entirely. At Emmitsburg she lost the use of her right arm. Her father, Dr. Pierre Chatard had no hope of her recovery. Her mother made a novena, joined by the Sisters of Charity. She recovered and has continued perfectly strong since. Copy 2pp. 32mo. :: II-2-n A.L.S., Copy 6pp. 4to. 32mo. 16 CBAY II-2-n Bayley, William A. Willy, New York, New York, to James Roosevelt Bayley, Paris, France 1843 Jul. Willy will give some particulars of the recent flare up in the church. Rumor spread that Arthur Carey, one of the students from the Theological Seminary ready for examination held doctrines favorable to the Romish Church. The Bishop appointed a committee of clergy to examine him. With the exception of two, the committee reported that the rumors were unfounded. Dr. Hugh Smith and Dr. Henry Anthon prepared a protest. They have prepared a pamphlet in justification of their conduct. The rumors concerning Carey are various. There is a great anxiety to see Smith and Anthon's pamphlet. Melancthon Hoyt 's time expired at St. Andrews and he was not recalled. Young Mr. Wyatt of Baltimore preached for them; Willy has no doubt they, Father, will call him. They propose uniting St. Andrews and St. James at Hamilton Square. Poor Mr. Powell has got in hot water, some of his congregation drawing up a paper against him and some of his friends starting a counter one. Willy received James's letter for cousin Kate Catherine Bayley . She is expected from Baltimore hourly. Today Willy was able to get James' box of sundries through the customs house. Willy's business connections are in a flourishing state. Their bookkeeper is leaving and Emmet and Willy intend to try doing his department themselves. As regards his love-making, not having proposed, he is in a state of uncertainty. Willy spent three or four days at Rye with her very pleasantly. He has scarcely seen Carly Carleton Bayley in the last month. Carly made a visit to Cousin William Seton 3? intending to pass a couple of days and stayed three weeks, from thence he went to Mrs. Munroe . The last Willy heard he was up at Rosy Brown 's. Grandfather begins to grumble at his delay in returning to Illinois. Smith and Anthon's pamphlet appeared this morning; opinion was equally divided before it appeared, but has changed a little in Smith and Anthon's favor. Miss Chrissy Jarvis goes out in the packet today, also Mrs. Schmidt . Willy also sends a pamphlet of Dr. B.F. Haight in answer to Smith and Anthon and a letter of Powell to his parishioners. Chrissy will possibly call on James. Father is well. Carly started for the West. Cousin Kate is well. Mrs. Seton presented her husband a fine girl last week. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 6pp. 4to. 16 CBAY II-2-n Lucas, Fielding, New York, New York, to A.D. Wackerbath, England 1843 Sep. 7 Lucas introduces James Roosevelt Bayley of New York, lately, like Wackerbath, an Anglican clergyman, now like him, a Catholic. Bayley has been at Rome, at St. Sulpice at Paris and is now on his way back to New York. Bayley is desirous of seeing the state of things in England and having received much gratification from Wackerbath's writings, he begged for an opportunity of making his acquaintance. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Paris, France, to James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1844 Feb. 12 The ocean which separates them and the time since their last interview have not weakened his affections. He received Bayley's letter of November 28 enclosing a draught for $500. Bayley neglects to give the details of his shipwreck and this angers Haskins. Haskins also desires to know the reception given Bayley by his family and also some news of Mr. Price, John Williams, Dr. Samuel Farmar Jarvis, Bishop Benjamin T. Onderdonk . The papers from the United States do not arrive in Paris regularly. Haskins does not think he has money enough to go to Belgium. Haskins is trying to secure the books Bayley desires. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Riley, Caro A., Middletown, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1844 Sep. 12 Bayley's welcome letter came. She will expect to see him in New York in the winter. Riley hears from Mrs. Mutter who has recently returned from Paris, that Crissy Jarvis? is as lovely as ever and apparently happy with Mrs. Haight, but still anxious about Antoinett and will probably on this account return in the Spring. The Dr. is expected in a short time. Riley hears that Sam is with Mr. Williams. Antoinett is boarding in town. She is greatly improved in her manners and the trials have materially benefited her character. Maria Hudson is engaged to be married to the rich James Wadsworth of Western New York. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Boston, Massachusetts, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1844 Nov. 7 Haskins asks Bayley to send him his books as soon as he can. Haskins is temporarily at the Bishop's house. He will probably not be stationed anywhere till after the arrival of Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick . Conversions are of daily occurrence though none as yet among Haskins' own relatives. The present political crisis is one for the Catholic Faith as well. The Whigs, if beat, will grow desperate. Already Daniel Webster has declared himself in favor of the Native American Party . Horrible stories are circulated about the Pope's intentions of subjugating this country and they are daily expecting a general persecution. Orestes A. Brownson has made his abjuration. His conversion greatly startles and amazes the Protestants. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Providence, Rhode Island, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, Fordham, New York 1845 Nov. 25 After Haskins' return from New York, he found Father William Wiley relapsed and very sick, and he obtained permission from Bishop Fenwick to return to his aid. When Haskins was in New York, he called immediately on Bishop John Hughes . The servant returned and said that the Bishop was occupied so Haskins spoke with Bishop McCloskey instead. One day when in Bishop Fenwick's room, Haskins was shown a letter from Hughes asking that Haskins might be allowed to come to help him at his college Fordham as John Harley was sick, Dr. Monahan was leaving, etc. Another letter shown Haskins stated that Harley was better and perhaps the matter had better rest for the present. That rainy Sunday Haskins preached for Father Larkin, otherwise he would have visited Bayley. Wiley says Father Hamilton was off to Jerusalem for a month before he left Rome. P.S. Wiley's health is now excellent. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Hughes, Bishop John, London, England, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1846 Jan. 17 So far as regards the College Fordham , Hughes gave Bayley his general ideas. He advises Bayley to keep his bills collected as they become due, Bayley's wants will be his apology and he should allow no bill to fall into arrears that can be collected with law. John Harley is, Hughes thinks, not worse. He cannot say Harley is much better. Hughes is well pleased with the progress of his views on this side, so far. The Oxford Movement is progressing still and Hughes has been told in private of several distinguished individuals, clerical and lay, who are on the verge of change. Hughes has not seen any of the distinguished converts as yet, on his return he hopes to see the little college of them at Oscott. Poor Edward Bouverie Pusey ! He is heart-broken for the loss of John Henry Newman and particularly for John Brande Morris . Pusey's niece also has joined the Church and is a Sister of Mercy in Birmingham. Pusey came there and wept all day with her. The Catholics are praying for Pusey by name everywhere. Pusey is building a church at his own expense. Augustus Welby Pugin is the architect. Hughes will go to France in a few days. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Boston, Massachusetts, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1846 Mar. 3 Between two and three months ago Haskins wrote a long letter, just after or just before Bishop John Hughes ' departure, explaining to Bayley the whole matter about certain reports that were in circulation with regard to Haskins at the College, Fordham and speaking of Haskins' calling on Hughes when he was last in New York and of his refusing to see Haskins. Haskins rejoices to hear of Bayley's continued good health. He feared Bayley might sink under such a load of cares. Haskins has at last received an appointment and for the present is pastor of the Church of St. John Baptist, commonly known as the Free Church. It is a poor but very vast congregation and presents a splendid field for labor. Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick 's health is not materially improved, so say the doctors, who fear a sudden death. To them, however, he appears decidedly better. He is quite cheerful and talkative; his illness has never at the worst time caused him to be absent for a single meal. On Sunday last the Bishop assisted at High Mass. In Orestes A. Brownson 's next review, they will perhaps see an article by Haskins. Haskins did not think it worth much, but Brownson would have it. Dr. Monahan is very industrious and sends his kindest respects. He receives letters occasionally from Whelan who is doing well. If Bayley sees anybody from St. Louis, he is requested to make some inquiries about their friend, Collett :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Boston, Massachusetts, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New Brighton, New York 1846 Jul. 30 From the address of the enclosed letters, Haskins presumes that Bayley is soon to be in Boston or is already there. Haskins will feel hurt if Bayley does not stay at his residence during Bayley's visit to Boston. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, Staten Island, New York 1846 Dec. 15 They have been playing at cross-games for the last six months. Now when Beers goes to New York to pay. Bayley a visit, she is sent back without seeing or hearing anything of him. She thinks her note did not reach him. Beers was supposed to come up with a gentleman from Litchfield, but the captain of the steamboat packed him off in one stage and Beers in another. She found herself halfway to Litchfield on the long route. The driver procured some cushions and a buffalo skin for her. She finally reached home at about 2 o'clock at night. She intended to return again but found her mother unwell and she cannot think of leaving her yet. They have just heard of the death of Thomas Parmelee . He died at Augusta of apoplexy. Mother feels bound at home on Alfred's account because he is just out of college and is beginning to study medicine. Beers has not yet thanked Bayley for the books. They opened a new world for her and gave her much satisfaction. She asks why she feels so drawn to the Catholic Church. She looks to it with longing eyes. She is professing a religion which gives her no comfort, a member of a church which does not satisfay her. She asks Bayley to pray that she finds rest and grace somewhere. She read in this morning's paper of the death of Bayley's friend John Harley . Mother talks very often about Bayley. Beers asks him to tell her of more good books. :: II-2-n A.L.S. Incomplete 7pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Pius IX, Pope, Rome, Italy 1847 Feb. 21 Father James Roosevelt Bayley asks permission of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda to recite the office and say Mass according to the Roman rite wherever he may be. The request is granted on that day. Signed by the Archbishop of Thessalonica as secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda. :: II-2-n D. Latin Italian 1p. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Haskins, Father George F., Boston, Massachusetts, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1847 May 28 Haskins has a great many things to say to Bayley which he does not like to commit to paper. Does Bayley ever hear of his old friend John Williams ? Haskins has great faith that some members of his own family may enter the Church. Haskins fulfilled Bayley's commission and encloses a receipt for the $30. Poor George J. Goodwin is rapidly failing and the doctors think he not live through June. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1847 Dec. 10 Long ago, she told Bayley that she was half a Catholic; he was the only Catholic she had ever known personally. She is now heart and soul a Catholic and has conquered her proud heart. From childhood she had found many truths in the Catholic belief to be irresistible. She feared to stay outside the Church, lest in her precarious state of health, she would not have the opportunity of being a member here on earth. She had to let her mother go to the Protestant service alone last Sunday. She dares not think of what her father's reaction will be. Beers hoped to have been in New York this winter but her mother is not well. She hopes to be there before Easter. Bayley should tell her what she ought to do. They were disappointed not to see Bayley last summer, but Beers had a charming visit to Canada. She will tell him at some leisure time of the things that turned her heart. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., New York, New York, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1847 Dec. 25 Nesmith asks Bayley to accept the kneeling cushion and book marks, with the wish that Bayley may enjoy many returns of the season and not be further separated from them than the Secretary's Office, Episcopal Residence, New York. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Timon, C.M., Bishop John, New York, New York, to Bishop Celestin Guillaume de la Hailandière, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1848 Mar. 19 Having been informed that Hailandière was expected in the east on his way to Europe, Timon consoled himself for staying out of his diocese by the hope of seeing him. How thankful Timon would be if Hailandière could visit Buffalo and aid Timon by his advice. Fearing it may not be in Hailandière's power to come, Timon expresses his veneration and thanks for the kindness he has always shown him. Found in the James Roosevelt Bayley papers. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Putnam, J P , New York, New York, to Dennis and James Sadlier, New York, New York 1848 Mar. 20 Putnam has been directed by William C. Barney to commence proceedings against them for infringement of copyright in publishing in the "Catholic Observer" an article copyrighted by Barney unless proper satisfaction is made through Putnam. Found in the James Roosevelt Bayley papers. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1848 Oct. 23 Beers received Bayley's last letter. She is just on the eve of starting to Buffalo. She should have begged Bayley to come to Albany, so desirous is she to see him. She is forbidden to go to the Catholic Church in Buffalo. She has not yet told her father that she has been received into the Church and could not endure the some of telling him face to face, for he would turn her out into the street. She will write as soon as she is settled in Buffalo. She asks Bayley to write and send the Freeman's Journal. She is very well and happy. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, James Roosevelt, and James B. Nicholson, New York, New York 1850s A printed receipt form for Bayley and Nicholson, new trustees appointed by the Supreme Court, assignees of St. Peter's Church in New York City :: II-2-n Printed Receipt Form 1p. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, J P, New York, New York, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1850 Jul. 17 The bearer will bring any communications Bayley may have. They will expect Bayley in the 8 o'clock boat tomorrow. They will meet him at the Vanderbilt landing with a full complement of rod and lines and a good stock of eatables and drinkables. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Hoadly, Charles J., Hartford, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1851 Feb. 17 Hoady writes to Bayley in the hope that he has some pleasant reminiscences connected with the society of which Bayley was one of the founders. Hoadly begs that Bayley favor them with an account of the formation and early history of the I.K.A. In 1839, most of the old records and documents were scattered. They are much in the dark about their origins. All they have is a letter by Bayley written to the K.A. of Union College. Hoadly would like to know if Dr. John Williams was ever a member. They can count 94 who have been members. They will always be happy to see Bayley at their Lodge rooms in Hartford. The society is now in a most flourishing condition, and has regular meetings with literary exercises every Saturday evening. They enjoy by no means a bad reputation in College. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Roosevelt, Mary, New York, New York, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1851 May 26 She has brought to the city one of the pieces of silver that the Dr. thought he would like Bayley to own. There was very little of the old silver left; so much had been melted and of course it had H.R. on; Grandmamma owned it. The Dr. wanted Bayley to have the handsomest piece that was divided among Bayley's brothers. He is glad to give Bayley even a small expression of his sincere love. Roosevelt will be at home, 60 Bleecker Street, Wednesday. Bayley can come any hour on Thursday or Friday. They return home on Saturday. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1851 Jun. 18 Beers was delighted to find Bayley's letter when she returned from Pittsfield. When Eliza McBride first saw Beers, she did not recognize her because she looked so young. Beers was amazed at seeing McBride. To McBride's disappointment, Beers had just received a letter from Father Quinn saying he would not be here this week, so no Mass. Beers has just received a kind note from Mother Agnes that made her homesick. It took her whole heart back to the Convent. Was there any truth in the news about Bayley's father? Beers is sure he will die a Catholic. Bayley's old friend John Williams is Bishop of Connecticut. Julia's mother sends her love and says that if Bayley came now they can receive him without brickbats and shingles. Mother and McBride have hearty laughs about their school days. Bayley should give Beers's love to all at the Convent when they inquire for her. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Gaston, S G, Blithewood,, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley, New York, New York 1853 Mar. 27 Bayley's last letter was a comfort to Gaston. She has been thinking of collecting together the three or four Catholic women inhabiting houses owned by her uncle, and reading the Mass prayers. She could do it very quietly so as to attract no notice, particularly her aunt should not know for she is nervous about incurring her husband's displeasure. Gaston is very unhappy to feel that she is looked upon with distrust and suspicion, and considered ungrateful. The prospect of her desire to enter religion seems further than ever from gratification as her aunt's objections have increased. More than this are the obstacles that seem to arise in her own heart. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, Albany, New York, to Father James Roosevelt Bayley Bailley, New York, New York 1853 Jun. 29 O'Callaghan received Bayley's note and enquiries and is ready to assist his researches in every way. He has sent a volume of historical documents to the Archbishop which may be of interest to Bayley. In regard to the Petition of 1806, he can only find the entry in the Senate Journal of January 29,1806, which asks that the legislature on petition of Andrew Morris and other inhabitants of New York City professing to be of Roman Catholic persuasion, pass an act annulling the religious test enjoined by law. O'Callaghan cannot find the petition among the Senate files and Secretary's office. It would furnish names of many Catholics who resided in New York at that early period. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Dealy, S.J., Father Patrick F., New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1853 Sep. 15 Father Antonius Kohlman was born June 28, 1771; entered the Society of Jesus, June 21, 1805; obtained his degree November 21, 1812. There exists at Georgetown College a little pamphlet containing his necrology, written by a Dominican, Father Theiner, who was converted some years ago in Rome by Kohlman. The pamphlet is being sent to Dealy and he will send it to Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Anderson, Henry Lees, New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1853 Oct. 28 He asks Bayley to remember that the crozier is to be Anderson's present. They hope all to be with Bayley tomorrow at the consecration and next week to see him. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Campbell, B U., Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Jan. 5 Bayley's letter was forwarded to Baltimore, where Campbell now resides. Campbell has not yet read the copy of Bayley's history, but promises himself great pleasure in the perusal. Nothing would give Campbell more delight than to finish the Memoirs of Archbishop John Carroll, but he sees no prospect of doing so at the present. Father Charles I. White proposes to commence the history of Catholicity from colonial times to the Revolution. Since he began this letter, Campbell has read some of Bayley's book and he offers some suggestions. Campbell thought he had shown Bayley a letter. George Bancroft will be pleased to show it to Bayley. If Bayley desires, Campbell will send more particulars about Father Charles Whelan . Mrs. Campbell and his daughter are grateful for Bayley's remembrances. Campbell is embarked on a new business of great responsibility. He is one of the firm of Campbell and Graham, whose business is the agency for Brown Brothers Company of New York, in the business of sterling exchange. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Anderson, Henry Lees, New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Mar. 1 Anderson encloses a check for $100 to defray the expenses of the crozier. He was much disappointed the other day on finding Bayley gone, but it was Anderson's fault. Their friend Jeannie says a letter from Bayley has strangely miscarried. They are all happy over the news that their loved and honored Superior will soon be in their midst again. Anderson wonders whether His Grace would have allowed them to smother their resentment of anti-popery spite. What Anderson regrets is that many Catholics have been misled by the furious vehemence of these charges. Anderson's mother desires to be remembered to Bayley. Jeannie and Teddy send their best love. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1854 May 23 She has never thanked Bayley for his book which she received and read. They have now a very holy, excellent priest in Father Y's place. Beers is afraid he will not last long because the Bishop requires him to say two Masses every Sunday, 10 or 15 miles apart. This would soon wear out a strong man and he is delicate. Beers has some fears about Mr. C. The Bishop has not accepted him as a candidate for the priesthood. He may come to Bayley again and Beers does not want Bayley to be deceived. Beers does not think her father cares about her now-a-days. She is sure her mother would send love if she knew Beers was writing. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Monroe, Andrew F., Hong Kong, China, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Sep. 8 Monroe writes a few lines on the eve of their departure from Hong Kong. They have been there six months at a most unhealthy period. This has been interrupted by two or three cruises in the brig Porpoise, to which vessel Monroe has been attached. On one of these, they rescued over 500 Chinamen from a desert island and on another had combat with 20 war junks, pirates. Commodore Ringgold, from the effects of climate and duties, has lost his reason. Another officer in command has not been more fortunate. Commodore Mathew C. Perry has organized then on a new basis. Foo Choo is their first port. Perry has just given up command and returns overland. Ringgold did not have far to go, to go crazy. Monroe forgives him for banishing him to the Porpoise for non-conformity to the Church of England, especially as his successor has restored Monroe to his former position. This constant bickering did not suit Monroe and he has resigned. It will take some time to hear from the Department but his mind is made up to leave the service. What then? Maybe Bayley can tell. Monroe congratulates Bayley on his advancement to the see of Newark. He was informed of it by Mr. Craig, who represents himself as Bayley's cousin. Craig has joined the legation of Mr. McLane. Monroe wishes he had time to tell about the apostolic men he met here—chiefly French and Italians. Several are waiting to set foot in Japan. Monroe has finished a resume of their visit to Japan for Pere Feliciane of the Italian mission. Monroe delivered the message of His Grace to Perry. Perry said if he had had the letter, he would have inquired at Yeddo as to the existence of Catholics in Japan. The letter of His Grace in reply to Senator Lewis Cass is enough to silence slander. Monroe hopes James A . McMaster and John M. Murphy are conducting their paper to the satisfaction of the faithful. Caroline Chissholm says that Providence has a place for everyone. They will be back here in a few months when he hopes to hear from Bayley. P.S. Bayley's cousin desired to be remembered to Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Howell, Father Isaac P., Elizabethtown, New Jersey, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Dec. 2 Howell will take Bayley's advice respecting this strange affair. He is confident the congregation are satisfied. He will endeavour to dissuade Father Charles? Whelan from the course he intends taking. Howell has kept him under control so far during the proceedings. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n O'Conor, Charles, Fort Washington, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Dec. 4 Mrs. O'Conor will have a few friends at breakfast on Saturday at 12 noon. Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield and several of their bridal party whom Bayley met at Judge Roosevelt 's will be present. They would be much gratified by Bayley's presence. They would be glad to have him stop over until the convenient time for his return to Newark. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Apr. 5 They have just returned from the Cathedral. The singing was all by the priests in the sanctuary. They left New York at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon and at half past two got stuck in the Jersey mud. At 6 P.M. the tide came to their relief and they reached Philadelphia at 11:30 P.M.. The rooms were ready for them with good fires, and she found many people there. They left at 12 the next day and arrived in Baltimore between 4 and 5. First they went to the Eaton House, but the rooms were not to Charles Nesmith 's liking and they removed to Barnum's, where they are now. Beers called at Miss Emily Harper 's yesterday but she was ill. Will Bayley come to join them? Beers will go back the last of next week with Nesmith. Frank's cough is bad. Madame also has a very bad cold. Beers hopes Bayley will be able to come. It would make them all happy. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Apr. 12 Bayley's note was received saying he could not be away this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nesmith were really disappointed. Mrs. Nesmith broke down on Good Friday and has been confined ever since. She is very weak and nervous. Nesmith left when he found out that Bayley was not coming and Beers could not Leave Mrs. Nesmith while he was absent. The services at the Cathedral were beautiful. Miss Emily Harper is quite well again. Beers has breakfasted or dined with them every day this week and meets such pleasant society, Catholic society. Yesterday she and Harper went to see Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick and in the afternoon he returned the visit. He is very kind and affable in his manner, and very holy. Beers was surprised to see Archbishop John Joseph Hughes in church yesterday. He spent a day here on his way to Washington. At dinner yesterday, Beers saw Mr. Eastman . Eastman asked her if she had any regrets for changing her faith. They had a long talk and Eastman seemed happy that Beers was happy in her faith. There is a convert here from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Miss Sedgewick, a niece of the Anthonys. Beers should call her disagreeable and she would be if she were a Protestant, but they have become very good friends. Beers will get home by the last of next week, stopping one or two days in New York. The Nesmiths will go farther south, either to Richmond or the eastern shore of Virginia. Frank sends his love. He thinks he could bring Bayley to Baltimore. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 8pp. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Bishop James Roosevelt, Newark, New Jersey 1855 May 16 Certificate of marriage of Francis Stoughton, Spanish? Consul, and Georgiana Stuart de Chacon . Witnesses: Joaquin Cesar de Figanière e Morao, Minister? Plenipotentiar?y of Portugal in the United States, and Catherine Stuart de Figanière . A note on the back: Sent copy to Mr. Stoughton August 6, 1855. :: II-2-n A.D. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Guy Carleton, Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Jun. 4 They are safely arrived after a tedious journey of over three days arriving on Saturday evening. Carleton Bayley has borne up well during the journey, but his arrival at the scene of his former joys has renewed his sense of irreparable loss. If time does not heal his woulds Bayley will find it necessary to send him on a foreign tour. If funds were not rather deficient he would send him now. Things here look much as usual and were it not for the absence of the dear one he would look forward to a pleasant summer. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton, Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newardk, New Jersey 1855 Jun. 25 He thanks Bayley for his faith-strengthening letter. On his return he cried to God to have mercy on him and he felt rested and resigned. Lilla Bayley 's spirit must be close to him. He is satisfied that the Roman Catholic Church is the Catholic church and he would now be ready to make that profession, excepting his unworthiness. Where would he, in his prayers, place the soul of his wife? The country is gorgeous and the crops promise well. He expects Miss Slosson, who had charge of Mary's children, to come on Wednesday to take charge of the house and Grace. He was sorry to see by the bill that they had exceeded his instructions; he will enclose $10. He asks to be remembered to the Fathers. Their father Guy Carleton Bayley is well and busy as a bee. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., Inwood, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Aug. 3 Nesmith hopes Bayley has returned from his cottage at Rockaway and will be ready on Monday to retreat to his other little villa on Staten Island. They are to visit Mr. Nesmith's relatives and propose leaving on next Thursday. Mr. Nesmith requests that Bayley join them the early part of the week and make use of their quiet retreat here during their absence. It need only be known that Bayley is there to insure plenty of company. Bayley is to send her the other linen rochet; she would like to get them in good order. Bayley should let them know if they may expect him on Monday. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., Bellows Falls, Vermont, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Aug. 30 They have just arrived at Bellows Falls. Their first day there was at Centre Harbour, Bayley's birthday. They had a very pleasant time in Derry among the Nesmith clan, and she was a good little relative. They left the lake yesterday morning and crossed the country over to the Connecticut River. She never felt better and Mr. Nesmith enjoys more than his usual health. They will remain here two days, then stop at Deerfield, Springfield for Sunday and Monday to Middletown, proposing to get home on September 5. They hope to find Bayley at Newark. Nesmith received a note from Julia Beers. Frank Nesmith sends best love to his godfather and asks to be remembered in his prayers on morning of the sixth, Frank's birthday. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Grey Cliff, Newport, Rhode Island, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Sep. 1 Although George has written one letter to Bayley today from Emily Harper 's, he finds cause to write another. His father, Bishop William Doane , instead of answering the manuscripts which George sent, replied in a way that George does not know how to answer. Doane's father said that Doanie's paper was not at all what he pledged himself to make. His father must disavow any right in Doane to throw up at his pleasure a pledge solemnly given and received. Doane should discharge his first duty which is to his father and the Church of his orders. As his father he implores George and as his bishop commands him to do justice to himself. He will not be released from his engagements. George does not recollect making any pledge at all as to the paper referred to. The note referred to is one in which he declared his intention to become a catechumen. He also withdrew the proposal that while a chance remained of his returning to the Episcopal Church, he would consult only Bayley, his father and his brother on the subject. The great question in George's mind was the existence of the one Church, of which he was clearly satisfied at their first interview. It looks as though the conflict were narrowing to a final struggle. George will not reply to his father's letter until he hears from Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 8pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., The Rocks, Newport, Rhode Island, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Sep. 1 Doane was much relieved to receive Bayley's letter approving of the course he had pursued. A hint of the possibility of Bayley's coming to Newport also gave Doane pleasure. The ladies of the house sympathized with this point. Within him, Doane has a peace of mind he has never experienced. Bayley's advice to let controversy go will be gladly followed. Doane cannot be too thankful that he has such kind friends here. He has Father Faber's book on the Blessed Sacrament and is delighted. He hopes to see Father William O'Reilly next week. Would there be any impropriety in Doane using the offices in the Breviary? :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Thebaud, Emma, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Nov. 19 They have concluded to send Leo Thebaud? to Emmitsburg until Bayley opens his college. It grieves Thebaud to send him so far away. He goes from her good and pure and God grant that he may return so. She cannot help thinking that it was Bayley who made him what he is. Look at her other brothers, how they have followed their religion. Leo is dearer to her than any. December 8 is approaching and she asks permission to renew her vow. Amedée makes her very unhappy and still persecutes her, continually reproaching her for being the cause of his unhappiness. She wishes Bayley could send a line by Leo. In Case Leo cannot see him today, she asks if he will write Leo a few words of advice. He goes this week, she suspects. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Issy, France, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Nov. 22 Last Saturday, the "Admiral" landed at Havre. The evening train brought Doane to Paris. Doane had two days work in Paris before coming here. On Sunday, Doane presented Bayley's letter to the Superior. He was sent to be examined in philosophy. Thus far Doane is delighted with everything, and is sure he will be here. Logic and metaphysics are no doubt excellent studies, but it seems they will be of little use in America. The voyage lasted 37 days. In Paris, Doane met several French priests, one of whom took him to Notre Dame des Victoires, where there was sort of Catholic Methodism. The next day Doane spent mostly at Saint Sulpice. Doane has found here three Englishmen and one Canadian. He asks to be remembered to Fathers McQuaid, Beaudevin and Venuta. Doane delivered Beaudevin's letter and Venuta's copy of Cardinal Lambruschini's treatise on the Immaculate Conception is being returned to New York. The Fathers here are happy to do something for America. Doane encloses a little slip which Bayley should send to Burlington. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Issy, France, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1855 Dec. 26. Doane received Bayley's letter yesterday. He has not had the first sensation of homesickness, but has trouble on account of the studies in which he seems to be losing time. Doane wrote to Dr. John Henry Newman to ask if there was a Seminary in England where the needs of a convert in the way of study would be a better appreciated. Newman recommended Ushaw and asked further questions. Doane has not been very well. If Bayley is satisfied with his remaining here he will do so, but if Newman replies that Doane can devote his time more immediately to the study of theology there, he asks if he should make the change. Doane has been applied to by an ecclesiastic who has been charged to write a history of the decree of the Immaculate Conception to obtain everything that has appeared about it in the United States. Doane is happy with the name "Mr. Benjamin." He hopes to see Mr. Young on Friday, but has not yet seen Bayley's brother. He encloses a note asking if there is an archconfraternity of Notre Dame des Victoires at the Cathedral. Has Mr. Stewart let the controversy go? :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n White, Father Charles I., Pikesville, Maryland, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Jan. 19 White has just received Bayley's letter and sends the sheets referred to. They contain Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton 's letter to Anthony Filicchi, when she sent her son, William Seton, 3 to Italy. White considers this letter one of the most admirable specimens of persuasive eloquence and true maternal affection that he has ever seen. What follows from pp. 352 to 360, consists of White's own remarks, rules of conduct given by Mother Seton to her son, and extracts from letters to him; also advice of Father Simon Gabriel Bruté to him on his quitting Bordeaux for Leghorn. All this matter was briefly condensed in the first edition. Bayley will oblige White by giving his opinion as to the propriety of inserting this matter. White thanks Bayley for additional information about the family. White has made selections of letters of Mother Seton to Mrs. Sadler which he thought of publishing together with other letters. White will confer with Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Jan. 22 Her letter had been gone three or four hours when Bayley's arrived. Beers has a little poor school. Last summer Beers told Bayley about some German families who were negligent of their religious duties and bringing up their children ignorant, and Bayley said she should try to get the children straight, so she set about it. She has succeeded in gaining them all, except one Protestant mother. Beers had to learn German, took them all from the district school and took in the Irish children as well. She hopes that through the children the parents will come back. Living without Mass costs Beers many a heartache, but she thinks how worse off she was 10 years ago. She does not think she will be able to go to New York at all this winter. If Mother Francis will receive her in the Convent, she may go there for the last weeks. Mother sends love. She is reading the life of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton for the second time. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 7pp. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Thebaud, Emma, New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Jan. 27 She thanks Bayley for his kindness to Leo Thebaud and to herself. She has been quite sick, but is almost well now. Her little brother had inflammation of the lungs, and Papa and Maman were sick at the same time. Bayley's letter comforted Leo so much, but he is still homesick. Although he suffers a great deal, it will do him good. Her courage is down pretty low now. Father Titus Joslin came to see her twice while she was sick. She has a regular struggle with herself when she goes to confession, for she can hardly get out her sins. At home they do not like her having such a young director. Should she answer Amedée's letters as long as he behaves as he does? He will not give up and every little while he renews the subject. She asks Bayley to write soon and advise her what to do. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton, Rome, Italy, to Harriet Howland Roosevelt, New York, New York 1856 Mar. Carleton has seen little of Rome except the churches, but expects to begin sightseeing after Easter. The week before last he was on retreat preparing for Confirmation. There are a great many Americans here. Millard Fillmore was here during the winter, but his association with Know-Nothing-ism has lowered him in Bayley's opinion. There are a large number of English Catholics here. Bayley heard the last of a series of discourses delivered at the Church of St. Louis. This morning he was at St. Louis with 300 others and all received the Eucharistic Sacrament. On Sunday he received his first letter from Rosy Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley since leaving Paris. He says Roosevelt is "quite smart" and that Grace Bayley is a good child. Carleton was sorry to hear Aunt Mary Roosevelt was sick. He visited Naples last month and also Pompeii and Herculaneam, but found it impossible to enjoy anything with his sad heart. They have almost ceased to hope hearing anything of the "Pacific." Carleton hopes to see Roosevelt again in June. P.S. He has written a few words to Grace, which Roosevelt will kindly send her and give his love to Maria Eliza Bayley and to his father Guy Carleton Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley; Carleton, Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Mar. 1 Carleton has just arrived from Naples where he has been for a fortnight and still he has the same answer, "nothing." He writes to remind James that he will want some money to come home with. His pocket will be empty by April 10. If he is ready on Monday, he will go into retreat and be confirmed on the 9th by Cardinal Caggiano. He is now at a hotel, having given up his rooms to Mr. Lamson . Padre? Anelli-to whom Carleton had a letter from Mr. Berrian, has written to the Archbishop applying for admission to his diocese or to James's. Carleton's health is pretty good, though when his feelings break away from him, he feels that pain at the heart which he had at the time of Lilla Bayley 's death. Lamson told Carleton that George H. Doane had received a letter from James. Doane says he is well and happy. James is to give Carleton's love to their father. He will write to Willy also. The house of Duncan, Sherman and Company issues circular notes. James is to send him two each for $250. He could get back, for $400, but then he could not see Ireland, which he wants to do. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Mar. 11 Bayley's letter in reply to Doane's from Paris reached Doane yesterday. He is sorry that Bayley felt so strongly about his coming to Rome. The influx of converts has awakened old English Catholics to a sense of their responsibility. Ever since Doane has been in Rome he has been perfectly well. He has realized the fact of his being a Catholic much more than he did in Paris. They are not all converts here, only about half, and the government of the house is in the hands of old Catholics. Doane thinks he is doing better in his studies than at Issy, and hopes to convince Bayley when he comes home that he has not lost anything by the change. Doane has seen Bayley's brother, Carleton Bayley a good deal since he has been in Rome. Last Saturday Doane was Carleton's godfather at his Confirmation. Carleton and Mr. Lamson made a retreat with the Passionist Fathers and at the end were confirmed by the Cardinal Bishop of Frascati. Doane received a letter from his Aunt Ann in Burlington who said she was commissioned by the Friendly Society to go to the clergyman who lives in Michael's, their servant's, house and ask him if he would take care of some of the Irish poor who were burdensome on the Society. This clergyman was of course Father Benjamin F. Allaire, who replied that he did not know there were any poor. It is plain that there was some spite involved in the proceeding. Allaire should be careful in any intercourse he has with Doane's people because their conversion might be hindered by any imprudence on his part. Doane saw a copy of Bayley's little book, "The Church in New York." Bayley is to tell Father Beaudevin that there is a French family on Elm Street, Reantry by name, who perhaps need looking after. Will Bayley tell where he commenced his studies in Rome. He is to remember Doane to Father McQuaid and his colleagues. P.S. Has Bayley heard anything of the new Rector of the House of Prayer? The P.S. was the best part of Bayley's letter saying that if Doane were a good priest it did not matter whether he came from a Parisian or Roman manufactory. Bayley is to give the enclosed note to Mr. Berrian; Doane asked at Propaganda for Father Thomas Killeen but he was out. Father Etheridge received into the Church Mr. Oldham, an Anglican minister; he will probably be at Propaganda next winter. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton Stephen, Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Neward, New Jersey 1856 Mar. 12. If Carleton's Paris letter was unsatisfactory, James probably found Carleton's letter of the 2nd still more so, But it is over. He went to the Ritiro of Sts. John and Paul and passed a happy week. George Doane said he gave James an account of the Confirmation. Carleton received James' letter on Sunday. He gave up his rooms to an acquaintance, Mr. Lamson, who was confirmed with him, and so had to go room hunting. He is now established near the rooms he gave Lamson. They are all very anxious here about the "Pacific." Carleton attends the Church of St. Louis each afternoon where a French abbé is delivering a course of Lenten instructions. Yesterday he heard Dr. Morris, vice-rector of the English College. He and Lamson drove out to the Passionists and called on the Superior, who embraced and saluted him. Carleton hears good accounts of Gracie Bayley . James did not say what was the matter with Aunt Mary Roosevelt . Carleton will go to St. Peter's tommorrow. James should write Carleton at Liverpool. Carleton writes this, supposing his money comes by May 1st. If it does not, he will borrow. He sends love to their father, Guy Carleton Bayley :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo. CBAY II-2-n Murray, John B., New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Mar. 25 Murray has lately made an arrangement with the Royal Bank of Ireland to draw upon that institution. Some persons have hitherto defrauded poor people by selling them drafts which have never been paid. Murray would like to use Bayley's name and that of Bishop Hughes as a reference. They came down from Troy last evening and Mrs. Green is waiting for the opening of Bayley's school to send her boy. If Bayley is in town next week he should call and dine with them. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton, Rome, Italy, to William A. Bayley, New York, New York 1856 Mar. 28. William's letter was thankfully received. On opening JohnLawrence? 's Carleton read sadly of Mr Brooks ' death; he was a friend he could ill afford to lose. William's letter came in Holy week and this week Carleton has been to Frascati and visited Tusculum. Yesterday he was in a party which visited many sights and then to the rosary store. Carleton could not find ebony in Rome, but as he supposed Julia Beers wished them to be blessed by His Holiness, he had a set made of some wood brought from Jerusalem. Carleton was surprised to read in William's letter that Grandmother's Harriet Howland Roosevelt health was indifferent, as Rosy had written that she was quite smart. They have heard nothing of the "Pacific." Carleton hopes his remittance will be along by the 10th. George Doane sends a few words to Rosy. William will send word to Grace Bayley that Papa is well and sends love. Three English gentlemen were received last week. Carleton sends his love to Julia, Rosy, Father and Grandmother. He will leave England about June 1. Aunt Mary Roosevelt has not written a word. It gratifies Carleton to hear such good accounts of her. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Roosevelt, Mary, Poughkeepsie, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Apr.?8 She encloses a note received yesterday from Mr. Lawrence. She has not heard since midwinter from Carleton Bayley . Has he forgotten his little daughter Grace Bayley ? Roosevelt longs to implant in Grace principles that will make her what a woman ought to be. If Bayley is in New York next week, he should call on them at 60 Bleecker Street. Uncle Isaac is very well and sends his love. P.S. Any day after Sunday, Roosevelt will be at home in the city, for she does not want to miss his visit. A.L.S. 2pp. Enclosure: CBAY II-2-n Lawrence, John Tharp ?, Dixon, Illinois, to Isaac Roosevelt, Poughkeepsie, New York 1856 Apr. 2 Lawrence is glad to find that little Grace has not forgotten her western home and friends. Lawrence has just returned from Uplands and found Tim and Ellen pretty well and anxious to hear of Mr. Bayley and Grace. "Coral" has a beautiful heifer calf. All the other cattle and horses are fat and well. Old Flo and Clio died this winter. Grace's? Uncle Hugh expected to be in New York in a month or two. Her father wrote from Rome and spoke of remaining abroad during the summer. His presence here is much required. Mr. Brooks, who handled Carleton's western funds has died, and his affairs are much embarrassed. Grace's? Aunts Helen and Sarah and children are well; Julia, John, and Lizzie constantly talk of Grace. Mrs. Lawrence unites in regards to Mrs. Roosevelt. A.L.S. 3pp. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 16mo. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Apr. 17 Carleton Bayley told Doane yesterday that he expects to leave Rome on Monday. Doane is sending a little parcel Carleton is to take. It is a photograph of a picture, and is the best argument for the love we feel for our dear Lady. Carleton can answer any questions about him. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1854 Apr. 24 Mass but once since the fall, and a new priest. There seems little hope of seeing their Bishop Bernard O'Reilly again. When the "Cambria" came in, there was great joy but it was soon dashed. It is a great loss to this diocese. Beers has just received a letter from Father Daniel Kelly, whose mission embraces, Cornwall, and Cannaan and all that region on the Housatonic. He wants Bayley to spend a Sunday with him in the latter part of June, and in case their own bishop does not come back, to give Confirmation to his children. Father is able to get out now with a staff, but is very lame. Mother is well and sends love. Ap. has been home a few days, full of business. Beers hopes to get to New York with Mother in May. If her mother could see the devotions in honor of the Blessed Mother, Beers is sure it would melt her stubbron heart. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 May 19 Father W.P. Morrogh of the Archdiocese of New York leaves for America on Wednesday and gives Doane the opportunity of sending the certificate of Confirmation for Carleton Bayley . Doane has continued good health and increased interest in his studies. Bayley will have heard of the death of Cardinal James Philip Fransoni . It must have come home very much to Bayley for Doane remembers that Fransoni received Bayley into the Church. One or two of the good English priests are here for a little rest. Among them is Father Nugent, who says he saw Bayley 14 years ago at St. Sulpice. Doane promised Nugent that he would mention the Catholic Institute Magazine, which Nugent has started. The other day Doane had some photographs taken to send home. Bayley is to remember them in the Holy Sacrifice and ask Father Benjamin F. Allaire to put them in his memento. They are going on more wildly than ever in their Puseyism and if they are consistent and yielding to grace, Doane cannot bear to think that some of them will not be gathered in before long. Doane feels very much the loss of Bishop Bernard O'Reilly for he was with him a great deal in Paris. Bayley is to remember Doane to Carleton when he writes and tell him that Doane has inquired about his picture. August 4 will be the anniversary of the day Doane was led to Bayley's door. He should do the same on September 22, the day Bayley received Doane into the Church. Bayley is to remember Doane to Fathers McQuaid, Beaudevin, and Venuta. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Jul. 1 Doane received Bayley's letter of May 9. Mr. Binsse, who represents "quoad temporalia" in New York, leaves tomorrow for America and is the bearer of this. He is sure Bayley has shared in the satisfaction at the elevation of Monseigneur Barnabo to the Sacred College, and the Prefecture of the Propaganda. Their residence in Rome will for the present come to an end in about a month. In the country, Doane means to pay some attention to Italian and theology. When Bayley sees Levi Silliman Ives, he must tell him that his book is doing? execution in England. One of the persons to whom Mr. Brundrit ordered a copy sent has already been received into the Church, Mr. Haynes . Bayley may have seen a clever letter of his in the Weekly Register in reply to nephew Mr. Skinner . One of the St. Barnabas curates said that Ives had had little hand in the preparation of the book but that some very clever Jesuit had written it. P.S. An American student here, Mr. Coyle of Boston, brought Doane a copy of Leslie's Illustrated paper which Mr. Berrian had sent him. It contained an account of the function at Hoboken, Bayley's sermon, etc. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton S., Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Jul. 6 They arrived safely on Thursday morning, sleeping at Chicago, after the dirtiest passage Carleton has ever made. He felt more fatigued than ever before but Grace Bayley did not mind it. He went to Poughkeepsie on Monday and obtained Aunt Mary Roosevelt's pardon. Time has done nothing for him in the way of forgetfulness. He has the additional sorrow of being without a director, as Father James Fitzgerald has been sent to Peoria. Unless Carleton begins lawing, he will not have his money from Mr. Brooks ' estate for 20 months. Carleton found all well here but Mr. and Mrs. Guizot, Sarah, leave next week for Guadalupe. His place is in excellent order. Carleton does not think Mr. Meeker prefected his title. He does not know whether he shall want any money. He missed it decidedly in not going to James for claret as what Lintz sent is abominable. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Aug. 6. As the time is drawing near for Doane's ordination to the subdiaconate, which will take place at Christmas, the Rector is anxious to arrange about the title under which Doane will be ordained. The Rector thinks Doane should be ordained under the title of Patrimony. In the letter which Doane encloses, he has asked his father Bishop William Doane to send a certificate to Bayley of Doane's possession of $5,000 in property. If his father does not, Doane will be ordained under the title of the Mission. In about 2 weeks he expects to be examined for the tonsure and minor orders. Toward the first of November Doane will need Bayley's paper. Doane hopes Bayley has received the letters he has sent through several people. In a week they are to migrate to the country. Doane has been very well this summer. He can hardly believe it is a year since he found himself with Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Rome, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Aug. 10 Doane is glad to give a letter of introduction to Father James Keogh of Pittsburgh, an alumnus of Propaganda, known to Bayley by reputation. Doane acknowledge Bayley's letter of July 20, which he received today. He wrote to Bayley last Thursday about his approaching ordination. Doane was elected librarian by members of the College today, which shows how little national feeling influences the Catholicity of those here. Father English has also appointed Doane Sacristan. They are to go to Monte Porzio tomorrow. P.S. Doane hopes that Carleton Bayley gave Bayley a photograph of Our Lady which Doane sent him. From what Bayley says, L. Quietus was indeed true to his name. Keogh brought Father Thomas Killeen over to see Doane today. Doane has not yet seen Mr. Berrian . He is probably in Paris. The Diocese will be numerically well represented in Rome next winter. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton S., Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Aug. 25 Carleton received James' letter on Friday and his speaking of retreats made Carleton long for a "Ritiro" at Sts. Giovanni and Paoli. Carleton will draw on James today for $600. He has hitherto had no James today for $600. He has hitherto had no mortagage from John Lawrence and it is for the purpose of consolidating that he asked this of Carleton, as now Carleton will receive $100 a year from him. John has every reason to think he will be punctual, and if not, he will give up farming and sell out but as he has now taken to salt and water, Carleton thinks his health will now be good. Salt and water is Carleton's hobby. Carleton may yet convert John to God's Church. He is satisfied that Rock River is the place where he can be most useful. Grace Bayley is very well. The drought ended last Sunday. They are having tight times here, both in money and in hay. Carleton asks to be remembered to Mr. Young and their Reverences. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Sep. 24 The old disease has come upon Beers. The recollection that this is her feast day has given her a shake. She had a delightful visit to Canada after the saw Bayley in New York. At Quebec she saw Sister Marie de L'Incarnation . At the Archbishop's she saw Mr. Cagran and afterwards he came with Mr. Langevin to see them. They said many kind things of Bayley. Father Daniel Kelly has finally succeeded in getting up a little chapel in Goshen. It was opened last Sunday for the first time. Beers enjoyed Huc's travels which Bayley sent. Beers supposes Bayley is fairly to work at Seton Hall now. He is to give her love to Mrs. Nesmith and Mrs. Tiers. Mother sends her love. She is well and is going with Father to Buffalo next month. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Feltus, M.S., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Sep. 27 Bayley's note announcing his intention to visit has been received. Such an event will always afford pleasure to Kenny and herself. She will never cease to hope that the result of one of these visits may be the conversion of her husband. She has heard of the delicate state of Mr. Manning 's health and expects both Emmy and himself on Monday. She will look for Bayley on October 6. Her good cook has joined the Order of the Sacred Heart. If a heartfelt welcome will make up for the deficiency in "good things", she will promise Bayley that. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., Inwood, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Oct. 8 Nesmith was very glad to receive Bayley's kind note. Mr. Nesmith had been speaking of writing to Bayley before Bayley's note came. A slight cold, which she took at Albany on their way home, brought on a bilious attack. She hopes Bayley will come to see them next week. Mr. Nesmith bids her present his kindest regards. Robert passed his examination and has entered Columbia College. Frank sends love to his godfather. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Monte Porzio, Italy, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Oct. 14 Bayley's letter of September 16 reached Doane a few days since and he thanks Bayley for compliance with his request. Doane will be ordained in the title of the Mission. Doane's father Bishop William Doane has caused the certificate of his patrimony to be made out and sent to Bayley. His father has followed the dictates of his love; he seems farther than ever from the fold. Doane has passed his first examination, and received the tonsure and minor orders. A party of them has just returned from a pleasant two week journey to Loreto; Dr. English went with them. After this they retraced their steps and went to Assisi. After stopping for a short time at Viterbo, they returned to Rome. In two weeks more they will be in Rome and after a retreat, engaged again at the Roman College. Bayley's message for Father Anthony Cauvin and Mr. Berrian Doane will deliver when he sees them. They have not yet come to Rome. Doane expects a large portion of his family to be in Rome. He asks to be remembered to Bayley's mother, to Fathers McQuaid, Beaudevin and Venuta. P.S. Great hopes are entertained here of conversions in England consequent on the Denison decision. Dr. Manning is to spend two or three months in Rome this winter. Bayley is to tell Doane's good friend Young how glad he was to hear of his ordination. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton, Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Oct. 20 Many thanks for James's kind letter. It would give Carleton much happiness to be near James and he would go if he had the idea that James would remain stationary, especially as it would aid him in his heavenward journey. Last Monday Carleton went to Milwaukee with W.G. to see Mr. Ryan. Carleton had to return to obtain transcript of the mortgage as it cannot be found among Mr. Meeker's papers and Mr. High, the executor, declines to refund Carleton the $50 which he paid for the foreclosure. Carleton is broke. James will have to borrow $200 for him. He lent Helan $100 in August, but fears she will not be able to repay. His liabilities extend only to the parsonage, for which he subscribed $100 supposing the Episcopalians would not ask any subscription. He had to pay some accounts he supposed Mr. Brooks had paid. He trusts that his visit to Milwaukee will help Mrs. Ryan on the road to the Faith. He had given up all hope of Miss E. He wishes James would ask cousin Kate about Miss Macpherson? . If she would be a good mother to Grace Carleton would be satisfied. He had a long letter from Mr. Lamson who wants him to join him in Rome. Also one from William Seton who will be here on Wednesday. Carleton has been hard at work drawing in cornfodder. Grace is well and at school at the brick house. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Tiers, Ned, Savannah, Georgia, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Oct. 29 They reached there on Saturday morning. Thursday there was scarcely any sea but on Thursday evening just after passing Cape Hatteras the wind changed and there was a rolling and pitching. He soon got used to it but Mother was just sick enough to feel uneasy. Emmy also kept up till Friday. Charley and Ned were pronounced A. No. 1 sailors. Savannah has nothing to recommend it but its beautiful climate. They have visited the grave of Bishop Francis Xavier Gartland and a simple wooden cross marks his resting place. Beside him rests Bishop Edward Barron . They visit church daily. On All Saints' Day, they leave for Florida where they only assist in spirit at the Holy Sacrifice. Mother, Addy, Emy, Charly and Annie all send love. P.S. Addie proved the best sailor of the lot. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Oct. 30 Beers sees by the calendar that Bayley was consecrated on this day. Father is still at the West; Mother did not go. She is as obstinately Protestant as ever. Huc's travels in Tartary, which Beers received, was an English copy, plentifully illustrated. Are the Nesmiths still away? Is it Mr. Manning or Emmy that Bayley said was in bad health? Beers hopes to see them before the winter is gone. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., Inwood, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Dec. 5 When Nesmith came home this evening how dear and attractive the place seemed to her. Her friend Mr. Anderson must be careful how he disturbs the individuality of this old house. Nesmith prepared the box with the rochet the evening of the day Bayley left, but the next morning was too stormy for Catherine to go. Nesmith met Mr. Cunard on the boat. He said he was waiting for Mrs. McEvers to recover from a severe illness to write Bayley hoping he would come down and stay with them. Today, Nesmith engaged Bayley's old housekeeper as cook. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Tiers, Mrs., Hibernia, Florida, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Dec. 14 Tiers received Bayley's letter yesterday. Every week Uncle Ned would say he would write to Bayley. They are on Fleming Island. Mrs. Fleming was Margaret Seton, daughter of Charles Seton . They had the good fortune to come first and had the choice of rooms. Addy's and Emma's rooms are both good size. They have nothing to wish for but a church. Ned has a nice little boat and Charlie has been quite industries since they came, all kinds of carpentary work, etc.. Emma is only so so. Addy was taken with a broken bone fever and suffered terribly for 13 days, but is now getting over it. Annie had a touch of it for a day or two. They went to St. Augustine last Saturday and remained till Thursday. Were it not for the church, it would be unsupportable. They heard a sermon from Father Edmund Aubril Aubriel. Father Benedict Madeore Maddior of the French Church, Canal Street, is there. They made them two visits and they took them to see the chapel over Father Felix Varela Varella's tomb. They expect to go again Christmas and anticipate seeing the Redemptorist Fathers at that time. Mother keeps about the same. They will be back May 1st. :: II-2-n A.L. 4pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Buffalo, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1856 Dec. 28 Beers was glad to hear the news about John Williams . Beers has had a very pleasant Christmas here and takes comfort in being so near the Cathedral. Beers called to pay her respects to Bishop John Timon, C.M. last Sunday. He looks well and bright and is an indefatigable worker. What a picture of meekness he is. Ap. sat up a while today for the first time. It is three weeks today he has lain in one position. Beers does not know how long she will be here. They had a large family party at Robert Hollister 's on Christmas day. Ap. said he often baptized children in danger of death. She asks if he has a right to do it being out of the Church. She sends regards to the Tiers and to Mrs. Nesmith. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton, Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jan. 6 Carleton has been hoping to hear that the Bleeker Street house was sold and that he might come on to look for a mother for Grace Bayley and a wife for himself. Now that Willy Seton has settled here, the great objection to a lady coming West is in a fair way of being removed as Willy's father comes in the Spring. If Mr. Lamson does not enter the Church Carleton hopes he will settle here. Their father's $400 make a hole in Carleton's income. Master Willy instead of sending money sent a bill for $28 for the expenses of Carleton's altar piece. Mr. Lintz sent another keg of whiskey. Can James find Carleton a good man and woman to come by March 20? Willy wants Carleton to go to Baltimore to look for a wife. If they could find sisters it would be easier to bring them there. If something does not turn up from James soon, Carleton will have to come on and ask Miss MacPherson? . The Episcopal Church does not give Carleton up. He gave them $50 toward a new building and gave his old pastor $20. The Rockwood business is not settled. Carleton likes Father Thomas Kennedy much better. They yet owe $200 on the parsonage. Grace is well and hearty. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, Mary D., Inwood, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jan. 27 They have often spoken of Bayley in their days of imprisonment here. When Bayley left them, when Mr. Jackson was here, they remained a week afterwards and she feared they would think it necessary to go to Havana. They have since written that Jackson is much better. Then came that dreadful snow storm. Every night was a festival after Robert and Mr. Nesmith got home safely and not frozen. Brother Robert has been wishing them to go up there, but she is so happy at home. Mr. Nesmith had to go to Albany on Monday about the quarantine removal. If they get no word from Bayley, they will look for him in the early part of the week. Frank sends best love to his godfather. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Tiers, Mrs. Mother, Hibernia, Florida, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Feb. 1 She takes great pleasure in answering Bayley's letter of December 23. Uncle Ned wrote Bayley on their return from St. Augustine. She is anxious to hear from her sister, Mrs. Connell . This is certainly a most delicious climate. They have everything they need wish for of this world's goods. Father Isaac T. Hecker was very sick and the doctor wished him to remain South all winter, but they heard that he had gone home or started for there last Monday. His attacks were frequent while in the South and Tiers believes he cannot stand many more of them. Tiers had Hecker's room all made up and planned to have an altar arranged. Emmy has had a hard time with two attacks of broken bone fever; it was hard enough for Addy who is better than when they left New York. Charlie is very well and works very hard. He has nursed Emmy faithfully. Carlo is perfectly well. Tiers read that Bishop McCloskey was in Washington. Bayley should write and tell them about Hecker and give her love to Mary D. Nesmith and Julia Beers. She hopes Frank Nesmith has recovered. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Buffalo, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Apr. 21 They are just about moving into a new house. Beers is hoping every day to see Mother who has half promised to come and assist. Beers thinks this may be a way of bringing her into the Church as they are close by the Cathedral. Now that it is decided that Beers will remain here, Bayley must plan to come. Beers hopes to visit Mrs. Mary D. Nesmith in June or July. Jane Sedgwick wrote to Beers saying that she is going to Rome to settle down; her health requires a change. Could Bayley give Sedgwick any letters that would be useful to her. Beers's uncle, George Webster died two or three weeks since —a great loss to his family and the city. The eldest daughter, aged 20, has been in Litchfield the past year. Father spent a week with them and bought them a very pleasant little house. She asks if the Tiers have come back and if Newark is becoming any more civilized. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Apr. 26. Doane is disappointed in not receiving a recall home in Bayley's letter today. He has written to Father Bonns of Louvain asking his opinion; also to Dr. Newman to know about the Catholic University. It occurred to Doane that he might live at Seton Hall and study as best he could there. He would like to hear once more from Bayley before adopting any other course. He will be in London by the time Bayley's letter would arrive. If Bayley lets him come home, he can visit Louvain and obtain the information Bayley wants. P.S. Doane has sent his box of books, before leaving Rome, to Bayley's care. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 5pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Liverpool, England, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jun. 28 He has transferred his ticket from the "Arabia" of tomorrow to the "Asia" of July 11. He will be able to run over to Ireland for a week. He is staying in Liverpool with the mother and sisters of an old Roman friend and fellow collegian, Father Roskell, nephew to the Bishop of Nottingham. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Kelly, Father Peter, Falls Village, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jul. 18 Kelly has a lot in Sharon Valley, one acre and 4 perches and hopes to have it fenced in and paid for next month. He plans to have a big gathering there September 27. He asks the Bishop to let him know by earliest possible convenience if he may expect Bayley for a few days visit at that time. Bayley could come to Millerton September 26 from whence they could drive to Sharon. Kelly would have the burial-ground blessed after Mass. At Falls Village Bayley would consecrate burial ground No. 2. Kelly's three "basilicas" are in grand style, and all folks pious after a triduum by Father Smulders. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jul. 20 She cannot imagine how Bayley knew she was here unless Judge Edwards told him. She had a violent attack of fever in June but is as well as ever now. It seems like Paradise to be here; Buffalo is the most uncongenial place she has ever been. She leaves on Saturday and will spend Sunday in Waterbury. She asks if it would be possible for Bayley to spend Sunday there too. She will spend one day in New York. She was disappointed at not being able to pay Mrs. Mary D. Nesmith the promised visit. She would love dearly to see Grandpa and Grandma Tiers . Beers's mother sends much love. She spent a fortnight with them in Buffalo and went constantly to church with Beers, but stopped there. Bishop Timon has been very kind to Beers. It makes one better just to took at him. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Tiers, Mrs., Rockaway, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jul. 20 Tiers has been looking for Bayley for some days. There are some changes at Rockaway but Bayley's children are the same in every respect. They miss Doctor John M. Forbes sadly. They had a visit of a few days from Abbé Le Blond . Emmy, Addy and Annie are now going on finely. Tiers's boy is improving; he has been terribly abused. Uncle Ned goes to town every day. The hotel is filling up fast. Father Anthony Farley was here on Sunday. Tiers cannot see much improvement in that quarter. Abbé took it upon himself to make some changes in the way of cleaning up a little. Father Thomas S. Preston promised to pass this week with them but his health is very delicate. Tiers had a long letter from Frank Nesmith who seems much pleased with Lake George. Emmy and Charlie go up to Father Hecker tomorrow and she hopes they find him at home. :: II-2-n A.L. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Doane, George H., Riverside, New Jersey, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Jul. 28 Father Joseph Bowles will tell Bayley that Doane is here and how kindly he has been received. Doane hopes to be with Bayley in the middle of next week in order to prepare for the most sacred priesthood. He asks if Bayley has observed the notices of Doane's arrival in the papers. All seem to think Bayley lacks the faculties for receiving a convert. Father Faber was not far wrong in his definition of heathen as applicable to Protestants of the present day. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Nesmith, John P., Lake George, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Aug. 17 Nesmith acknowledges Bayley's note of yesterday. Mr. Gale received a telegram asking if they were still there and they are looking for Bayley's arrival. They regret to learn that Bayley has been ill. The Tiers and Van Buren families are still here. They will probably remain until the last of the month. P.S. Bayley speaks of a "one day" visit; all parties protest against Bayley's leaving before next Monday. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Warren, W.H., Moreau Station, New York, to H. Grear, Troy, New York 1857 Aug. 17 Warren has been hoping to hear from Grear as to the whereabouts of Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey. Warren will be glad to have Bayley spend a few days with him if Grear will give him Bayley's address. Warren will send him a formal invitation. If Bayley is with Grear and is the same man he was years ago, this note will answer the purpose. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Buffalo, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Aug. 23 Beers has had no tidings from Bayley since she wrote to him from Litchfield. September 22 will be the 50th anniversary of her father and mother's marriage and also her mother's 70th birthday. They intend to have a general family gathering and Bayley should come; he should at all events send a letter of congratulations. Yesterday, Beers had a visit from Mr. Eastman ; he is much dissatisfied with the Episcopal Church and said he would read Dr. Ives' book. There are plenty of churches here but no books. Beers will ask Bishop Timon for something. A good deal of worldly interest is keeping Eastman back. Beers mentioned in a former letter a request from Jane Sedgwick to petition Bayley for a letter to help her in Rome. She sails in October. Mrs. Petre has engaged Catholic quarters for her. Beers asks if Bayley cannot wander this way for his health? Beers is becoming more contented here, though she does not like the place. Bayley should not fail to give Beers's remembrance to all the Tiers and Nesmiths. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton S., Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1857 Sep. 6 Carleton was glad to receive Bayley's letter, though cousin William Seton, who arrived last Monday, reported all well. They are still without a servant; Kate seems to have made up her mind either to have a good servant or none. James will have seen of the death of Father James Fitzgerald ; Father Kennedy said he died from consumption. From what their father said Carleton supposed Fitzgerald had money in James's hands. Cousin William was sick at Niagara but is pretty well now. He is much pleased here but will not bring the girls here from the want of society. Carleton sends love to George. Kate Catherine Murray Bayley and Grace send their love. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Joy, Lewis, Brooklyn, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey, Newark, New Jersey 1858 May 1 Joy is not certain whether he sent Bayley one of the Mount Pleasant catalogues since their meeting on the old grounds last August. Joy will be happy to supply Bayley with one. They all regretted Bayley's absence from their meeting, especially when they learned it was caused by his sickness at Troy. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton S., Uplands, Illinois, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1859 Apr. 29 James' Kind letter to Grace was a damper on their anticipated pleasure of seeing him this year. When Carleton called their new pastor, Father Michael Forde, he said Bishop Duggan had written Bayley to come out. Master William A. Bayley has served Carleton the way that many said he would. Carleton wrote will on the supposition that he had paid the $50 to Lintz. In return Will sends back the letter. Grace Bayley was much pleased with her letter, she is now writing to cousin Kate. Carleton sends his love to George and Father McQuaid. Kate Catherine Murray Bayley and Grace send their love and Miss Emma sends her best regards. A.L.S. Enclosure: CBAY II-2-n Bayley, Carleton S., Uplands, Illinois, to William A. Bayley, New York, New York 1859 Apr. 14 Carleton thinks Will should pay Lintz's bill, as he has the means. Carleton wrote a few lines introducing Mr. Higgins, a druggist from Dixon. They are having a late spring, but he hopes for better luck than last year, when his wheat failed. He sends love to Julia and Rosy, Jr. P.S. Carleton encloses a letter to their father no enclosure. A.L.S. 2pp. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Bayley, William A., New York, New York, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1859 Nov. 29 William received James's check for $200. He agrees the bill is enormous, but it is difficult to object to any one item. William is sorry James cannot dine with them on Thursday. Carly Carleton Bayley has sent a basket of wild ducks. William regrets the letter for their father Guy Carlton Bayley was behind time, but it was Ceballo's fault. The steamer, De Soto, leaves here on the 1st; William supposed he was going in her. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n C _____ , M _____ P., Louisville, Kentucky, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bailey?, Newark, New Jersey 1861 Nov 6 Bayley's letter to Bishop Martin John Spalding came yesterday. Spalding being sick, C. is answering the letter. They think it best for Bailey to come to Louisville immediately and repair to St. Joseph's Infirmary. He will not be disturbed here. What can be done for him will be done. Necessarily they have they have to keep in the background. Nannie, C.'s goddaughter, is with her husband, safe and joyous as she could be under the circumstances. Before leaving this city, she wrote her sister a long letter with instructions for Bailey's benefit. C. also wrote about that "Sister of Mercy." ` A.L.S. ` On the same paper: CBAY II-2-n To _____ 1861 This is to be sent to Mrs. Brodhead who is to be told that _____ is off. _____ will write her from Kanawa. They will hear from the camp of Rosencrantz, General William Starke Rosecrans? who will send to the Archbishop the tidings of _____ 's safety. The Archbishop's letter to him and to Captain Huntingdon was equal to Mrs. ? Freeman's. He calls _____ "a lady of distinguished family and unlimited personal merits." He promises that _____ will nurse the men of this army if _____ is delayed in camp which _____ will gladly do. Was ever a woman so fortunate in friends? Nannie is Mrs. Brodhead's sister and that Sister of Mercy means _____ . :: II-2-n A.L.S. A. Note 2pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Craig, Emma, Madison, New Jersey 1862 Apr 21 Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey ` Craig sends her aunt's address to Bailey. She hopes Bailey will find her still in Paris. Craig feels badly at the idea of Bailey's going away because when he returns, she feels she will be numbered among the dead. Perhaps Craig may see Bailey in Havre before he returns. ` P.S. Craig meant to send Bailey's life of Bishop Simon Gabriel Brute to her aunt by her brother but forgot. Although blind, her daughter might read it to her; she was well acquainted with him. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Beers, Julia, Litchfield, Connecticut, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1863 Nov 3 They must have passed each other in the cars between Hartford and New York. As Beers was on her way to Fordham for a few days visit she met a priest who said Bayley had gone to consecrate a church and preach at a consecration. Emma Craig was completely worn out after her Father's death. Julia Clinch came out and spent 2 or 3 days with them there. Bayley's cousin William Seton 3 with his son and daughter dined with them also and Mrs. Hassard. The St. Johns? live very pleasantly on the Ridge near the Harlaem River. Beers came back to Litchfield quite recruited. She left Emma there, for she could not leave her mother alone long. Her Father has left a most extraordinary will. His property was not large, but he disposed of it in such a way as to leave them much straitened. Beers will be left homeless if she outlives her mother. The idolized grandchildren were left beggars. St. Michael's Church, which received most of the property, relinquished a portion of it for the benefit of these grandchildren during their lifetime. Their little church gets on slowly. Only the foundation is laid, but everything is ready to begin in the Spring. Beers has just received a letter from Mrs. Mary D. Nesmith, as long and affectionate as in olden times. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n White, Father Charles I., Washington, District of Columbia, to Father John McCaffrey, Emmitsburg, Maryland 1865 Dec 20 At McCaffrey's request, White has examined the improved edition of the catechism which McCaffrey sent. It appears in several respects better adapted to children than any of the previous catechisms, especially by the simplification of the phraseology. White thinks it is susceptible of further improvement, particularly in regard to method or arrangement, and accuracy of statement or explanation. White then gives his suggestions for improving the method of the catechism and its accuracy. White submits these to McCaffrey's superior judgment and with the compliments of the season. ` This is a copy of White's letter to McCaffrey and is found in the papers of Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley. :: II-2-n Copy 3pp. Folio CBAY II-2-n Finegan, I. Adelia, Newark, New Jersey, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Paris, France 1867 May 8 Father George H. Doane was in his glory on Sunday announcing the anticipated arrival of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis in Newark. Their advent was certainly an important event but cannot compare to the one 13 or 14 years ago when Providence sent them a captain. Finegan was pained to learn from Bayley's letter announcing his arrival in Paris, of the unimproved state of his eyesight. St. Patrick's wears a desolate appearance since Bayley's departure. Finegan sends two shamrocks and a violet from St. Patrick's yard. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. CBAY II-2-n Seton, Samuel Waddington, New York, New York, to Monsignor Robert Seton, Madison, New Jersey 1868 May 16 Responsory to his grandnephew: The questions are in Robert's handwriting. 1. Middle name of Richard B. Seton is Bayley, after his grandfather Richard Bayley . Place of residence in New York of William Seton, No. 1 was in Queen, Pearl Street, where Samuel was born, then in Hanover Square, and afterwards till his death in Stone Street. 3. Place of residence in New York of William Seton, No. 2, at his father's in Stone Street, then in Wall Street next to Dr. Richard? Post, his brother-in-law; afterwards in State Street facing the battery which place he left in 1803 for Leghorn where he died. James Seton moved in after they sailed. 4. Dr. Bayley resided on Staten Island; he was the health physician. 5. William Seton married Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Anne Eliza Bailey at Dr. Post's on January 25, 1795, in her 19th year. 6. The place of residence of James Seton, son of William Seton No. 1 was on the Hudson at 42nd Street and 10th Avenue, known as the "Wilderness". The house remains unattended since 1810 when they left it. It is now in the heart of the city. 8!. Goveneur was sponsor for James Seton's second son Edwin Seton . 9. Greenwich was Bleecker Street, by Waverly Place, a village then. 11. Robert's grandmother had a friend at Philadelphia, Mrs. Julia Scott ; Mrs. Hill was perhaps a friend of hers. 12. Harriet Seton had no middle name. 13. Cecilia Seton 's middle name came first, Barbara Cecilia, named after one of the family of the Caley's, called Lady Bab. 14. Samuel's father's first child Elliot Seton died in infancy; Cecilia, the youngest, died at Emitsburgh, aged 19. 15. Samuel never heard of Mr. Ganneau ?. 16. William Seton first became a notary public in New York probably in 1729. 18. Captain James Farquhar was a friend of Robert's aunt Helen Craig . 20. Dr. Richard Bayley was a real gentleman, but very high tempered. So was Uncle Farquhar. Robert's grandmother, his daughter, was also a most spirited woman when young. 21. William Seton, No. 1, was commission merchant for the Mediterranean, Italy and France. 22. Richard Curzon settled at Baltimore. 24. Benjamin Vining, son of Samuel's eldest sister Anna Maria, died a cadet at West Point. 23. John Middleton Vining, a senator for Delaware died young. 24. He was called Seton Vining . 24 25. William Seton, No. 1, was the "Andes" of good society. 26. William Seton, No. 1, had pictures drawn and painted of his nieces the Misses Berry, of the Cayleys, of Mrs. Synott, her son Walter Synott . 27. Robert's grandfather, William Magee Seton, was sent to Livorno to be trained in Filicchi's house after being brought up at Eton with his brother James. 27. Margaret Seton, who married Andrew Seton was Samuel's father's sister. Her daughter married the Henry's not of Albany but of the South. Her son Charles Seton was a merchant; his daughter had a beautiful daughter Mary who married John Wilkes whose daughter married John V. Henry of Albany who was her uncle. Thus Samuel has answered all of Robert's interrogations and signs as his great grand uncle. In the papers of Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley . :: II-2-n A.L.S. 6pp. 4to. 32 CBAY II-2-n Mattingly, S.C., Mother Regina, Cedar Grove, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1868 Nov. 15 Last Thursday, beloved Mother Margaret George, S.C. , the companion of Bayley's sainted grand mother!, breathed her last. 57 years ago she gave her heart to God. She frequently expressed pleasure at the anticipated visit to Cincinnati of one so nearly related to her sainted foundress Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton :: II-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo. CBAY II-2-n Castet, Father D.C., Luxeuil, France, to Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Newark, New Jersey 1872 Aug. 14 Castet has just heard of Bayley's translation to the See of Baltimore. He sends his most sincere felicitations of the high dignity to which Bayley has been so deservedly raised. Castet is requested by his mother, by the curé of St. Jean, and by the curé of Garris, to offer their humble respects. When will Bayley visit Castet's modest presbytery of Luxe. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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