He asks God's blessings on Edwards for his attempts to forestall the ultimate destruction of Shea's materials. Since his return from Notre Dame, his health has deteriorated. His thoughts are turned to preparation for the close of an unexpectedly prolonged life. His trip to Baltimore yielded little. Documentary material henceforth becomes very fragmentary. His third volume is nearly through the press and he hopes to see a bound copy by the first of January. The publication will require the expen se of time and letter writing on his part, but he will subsequently be able to plan for future work. Mrs. Shea and the girls have coughs and similar winter troubles. :: II-2-o Copy 2pp. folio