J, Sister M., Notre Dame, Indiana to James F. Edwards Paris, France, 1889 August 13

Sister M. Rita said nothing would please her better than to write to Edwards, but she is afraid to ask permission. Sister Benedict spoke of Edwards before she died, saying that he forgot his promise to write to her. The obediences were given out at St. Mary's; she tells the changes. Father General Edwards Sorin, C.S.C. is not happy; times are rather stormy since the election of a Mother General of Sisters of Holy Cross; they do not consult him about anything at St. Mary's. It is hard to see Sorin treated so. Bishop Joseph A. Dwenger (of Fort Wayne) wants to assume all authority. Prof. Joseph A. Lyons will not be forgotten on the anniversary of his death.