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Harrison regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to the Second Regiment's First Annual Banquet. He elaborately praises, and wishes for the welfare of the regiment. He believes that a standing army is a menace, that free people should foster its citizen army. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for the papers. McGee's pontifical election and explanations are very interesting. He has subscribed to the "Louisville Catholic Advocate" and is well pleased with it. Father Picherett Henry Picherit in Jackson has been very sick. He writes from his father's office overlooking a good view of the Mississippi. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks him for the present he sent to Sister M. Providence and herself. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He writes with a heart full of grief to let Edwards know of his sad misfortune. Those who have driven him to these steps may have reason to regret it all the days of their lives. He would have gone to Notre Dame the night of the same day that Father Patrick Condon arrived there but he was too sick. He made up his mind not to return to Notre Dame as he knew they would not believe his excuse. He is preparing to start on a long journey and will commence very poor in a new place. He wrote to...

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Kate his sister was burned badly when her clothes caught fire from a coal oil lamp. His father's hands and feet were burned. Father Picherett Henry Picherit will annoint Kate today. The doctors have little hope of her recovery. His father is low-spirited; Morris has a good deal of business to attend to for him. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for the $8 and his kindness to the McGee's Illustrated Weekly. He will act on Edward's suggestion and publish more religious pictures. He sent Father William Corby, C.S.C. the special terms given to colleges wishing to advertise in the Weekly. Father Corby is mistaken when he says that he met McGee; he means Col. Jas. E. McGee who has been editor of the Weekly from its birth until a few months ago. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The class invites him to attend the commencement exercises. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He cannot comply with Edwards' wishes with regard to returning to Notre Dame. He received a letter from Father Alexis Granger C.S.C . provincial with the dispensation from his vows; so that settles the whole thing. He has a chance for a place in Chicago which he may have to take if he does not get his pass to a place far away. He asks Edwards to loan him $10. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He announces the death of his sister Kate. She died happy and was wholly resigned. Father Picherett Henry Picherit was with her a great deal and also two Sisters. Morris promised to receive Holy Communion once a month for her. He asks Edwards to tell the Sisters at St. Mary's to pray for Kate. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He encloses $2 for a few back numbers of the Scholastic and also for the balance of the session. He asks if any of the old school mates will be at Commencement. He will be there if business permits. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is invited to the entertainment given by the pupils in honor of Mother Superior Mother M. Angela, C.S.C. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He has been confined to his bed with the fever which he probably caught in Indiana. His family is going down to St. Mary's Academy for Commencement. He has a lot of books which Edwards is welcome to. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Edwards' letter acknowledging the receipt of the Catholic papers which Hairland donated to the Notre Dame library. He has sanguine hopes regarding the students of Notre Dame. He would give the last cent and the last book he has if by so doing he could induce the Catholic youths to know their religion and the part the Catholic Church played in the history of the country so that they could maintain their rights. Every student should become familiary with "Letters of a Kentucky...

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She is free to visit Notre Dame at anytime, but wishes to know a date which will not interfere with the boys' studies. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They enclose photographs of Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Archbishop James Gibbons, Bishop John Lynch, Archbishop Martin J. Spalding, and a group of seven Archbishops of Baltimore. They could not procure photographs of Archbishop Alemany and Bishop Dubois. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She will leave for Notre Dame Tuesday. F. Wade would like to come up if he would get an invitation. He will bring Edwards an annual pass on the Pennsylvania Railroad. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He expects to be in Queenstown tomorrow, in England Monday, and in Germany Wednesday. Then he will write to Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C. He asks Edwards to arrange to have those specimens Mr. Ernest Kitz was speaking of sent to Notre Dame, either directly or through Mrs. Marie Rhodius, and also a letter of introduction to Mr. Kitz' father at Frankfort-on-Main. He is depending on Edwards' help in getting the specimens. His address in Germany is Cologne, care of Father Bellesheim. He asks that...

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He received the invitation for commencement but regrets that business compels him to forego the pleasure. His recollections of college life afford him much pleasure. He asks to be remembered to Father William Corby, C.S.C., and to Professors Arthur J. Stace and Timothy E. Howard. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sent Edwards 35 copies of the Scholastic. The catalogue is progressing rapidly. Edwards may apply for any number that he may need. Stoffel has executed all Edwards' commissions and even went to see Mother Ascension . He has heretofore been greatly mistaken in the character of that person. There is some misunderstanding about the picture of Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. provincial. Stoffel understood that Luigi Gregori wanted the photograph first, and that he would come down only when the...

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Edwards is authorized to canvass for students and transact business for Notre Dame. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He asks for a catalogue of the plays which the Editor of the Scholastic edits. He is sure that he has seen it advertised somewhere. He asks for drama for male characters suitable for the boys of their parochial school. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After much searching he found the likeness of Bishop Augustus Martin of Natchitoches which he sends to Edwards. John and Prudhomme are enjoying good health. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 32mo

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He received the peaches in excellent condition. He writes now about Rev. Jos . Stephen 's trip to Washington City. What has Edwards done in the matter? Edwards is to communicate with Stephens directly. Stephens has received his appointment to the Standing Rock. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Edwards is booked for an address Aug. 15, at Stanton's Grove. Edwards must not fail to appear, otherwise his reputation as an orator may be compromised. Sullivan asks that he give the "Charge of the 600." He should have accompanied Mr. Jacob Wile to Notre Dame but was too busy organizing for the picnic. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He received no answer from his letter so he renews his request for a catalogue of their dramas suitable for boys of the parochial school. A penciled note names a few dramas. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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People are leaving the country by hundreds on account of the yellow fever. The Sisters of the Mercy have taken charge of the Hill City Hospital at Vicksburg and are nursing the sick. So far, Jackson, Mississippi has escaped, but most of the people have left. All of Morris' family have escaped so far. In Vicksburg and Grenada, Mississippi they are dying like sheep. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He encloses draft for $150 to be applied as tuition for Frank, whom he thinks spent too much money during the last term. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He congratulates Edwards on being elected President of the Thespians Thespian Association . He hopes Edwards will wipe out that old belief that none but Prof. Lions Joseph A. Lyons could run the Society successfully. He sends a receipt for money which he deposited with Brother Edward C.S.C.. As the newly elected officers were not recognized last year, there being no quorum, Deschant had no authority to give them the money. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He received eight shillings and two pence from Edwards for a year's subscription to the Irish Monthly. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He received a letter from Johnny saying that he is joining the Boating Club and that he needs $5 for an initiation fee. English is opposed to Johnny spending money in a reckless manner and thinks the fee may be an excuse. However he is willing to pay for anything that might be of benefit to him. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.