FLAGET, BENEDICT

Scope and Contents Written to Mothers Delphina and Angela, these letters report jubilee of prioress, death notices, regrets about Americans having to teach school because some might "prefer it to retreat and prayer". Tells of conversions in England and other consequences of improved religious climate: religious women are acknowledged by law; there are some regularly enclosed monasteries. Expresses disappointment over the sale of Port Tobacco farm and names a sister of Dublin Carmel (Mary Teresa Kelly) who has...

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Notes: The Foundation of the Baltimore Carmel, typescript, ca 1935, containing mention of The Pious Guide, Bishop Gross' sermon in 1874, statistics on U. S. foundations, religious and secular names of the four foundresses and those who entered Carmel at Port Tobacco, Discalced Carmelite Nuns in the United States (lists the foundations), and a necrology 1904-1927. No author, but authorized by Mother Seraphim.

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In French, with English version. French version has signature of S. Marie Theresa. Rev. Mathieu Herard has been there, looking after Baltimore nuns' needs and wants. This community is very poor, unable to help but send chasuable. They are interested in learning about Baltimore, its climate especially. Sends spiritual contract. 7/30; they saw Bp. Flaget; he also told them about Baltimore Carmel. Are concerned about climate and austerity.

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Serial Story About The Carmelite Order: Its Beginnings. The Holy Land, Europe and Maryland in four installments and concerning raising funds for the new Carmel. Typescript, 15 pages.