Fairhurst, James, London, England to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1901 March 07

Edwards' welcome letter with his photograph is a most agreeable memento of an absent friend. It was fortunate for the Portugese Father Antonio that Edwards met him and his sister in Paris for with Edwards' better knowledge of travel he could assist them. With regard to sending the postcards, it is only a small service to render to one who gives them the privilege of reading the Ave Maria. The war drags on and is a dreadful affliction to everybody. The death of the good Queen also cast a gloom over everything. The accession of her son, Edward VI should bring good news to Catholics for his is most liberal in his leanings towards Catholics. In the first opening of Parliament it is doubtful whether the King even spoke the offensive declaration as to the Mass as no person standing alongside could possibly have heard them. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 2pp.