Clarke, Richard H., New York, New York, to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1887 March 5

Edwards' letter of March 3 has been received, asking when Clarke expects to publish the third volume in the series of Deceased Bishops in order that arrangements may be made to present to Clarke the Historical Medal from Notre Dame. The materials for the third volume have been collected completely, one-half has been written, the plates of the first two volumes have been recovered from the publisher and only the injunctions of his physician have prevented publication. It will appear as soon as his health and the doctors permit. Clarke understood Edwards' first statement to refer to the Laetare Medal. Clarke is able to attend to his business as usual, but is admonished not to add other labors at the present.