Ascension, Mother M., Notre Dame, Indiana to James. F. Edwards, 1892 August 26

Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. is once more returning from the jaws of death. Sunday he suffered from hemorrhage of the brain; the blood gushed from ears, nose and eyes. Three doctors performed an operation. The affairs of the Sisters of Holy Cross are going from bad to worse The French capitulants left Wednesday. Father Peter Franciscus C.S.C. is going with them to bring the decrees of the chapter to His Holiness. Franciscus is replaced by Father A. Dion C.S.C. of Canada as Proc. General. Father William Corby C.S.C. is appointed 1st Assistant General retaining the office of Provincial. She thinks they elected a successor to Sorin in the event of his death within six years, but the name will not be made public. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.