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The 10th of this month may or may not be his birthday, but she sends him a box of candy which she hopes he will divide with her dear little W. Barret Frost without mentioning from whom it comes. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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She feels grateful to Edwards for talking Ben out of a visit from her. She is afraid a trip to Chicago will make Ben desire frequent change but she leaves this matter to Edwards. She encloses $15 for his expenses. She sent Ben some Valentines so that he could send them to his friends. She hopes she is not breaking any rule in doing this. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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He acknowledges the receipt of the manuscript copy of Father Jacker's lecture on Baraga. This is the first benefit he has derived from the Catholic Archives of America at Notre Dame. It is of great value. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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It is about two months since he wrote Edwards about the paintings which he would like Edwards to take as Edwards is a great friend of his. He is anxious to get Edwards' decision. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He takes the liberty of sending a catalogue of the model of St. Peter's at Rome with a photograph of one of the ten portraits of the popes. He desires to dispose of his collection and would like to submit the same to Notre Dame. He had the collection in the World's Fair. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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They announce the death of Leopold Huffer who died in his home Feb. 18, 1897, at the age of 71. :: XI-1-o PRINTED (French) 1p.

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He received the $2 for Catholic Record from June 1896 to June 1897. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. Postcard

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It is awfully tantalizing to hear of documents one doesn't get. So little of the material at Notre Dame gets out that the treasures are really valueless and less important. He would gladly print copies of letters. The "Researches" are a success$#x2014;they pay their way. :: XI-1-o L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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She invites Edwards to come up and take her to a little dancing party. Corinne is writing and will explain what it is. She is awfully anxious to see Edwards. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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He thanks Edwards for his photograph. He will reciprocate some day. He has had no photos taken for six years. They spent a pleasant winter at home, only taking two weeks' excursion to Florida. Florida is a great country. They talk more of Norway than of any part of their trip. They remember with pleasure their short acquaintance with Edwards. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Those tokens of Brother Azarias are presented to Notre Dame University with the compliments of his brother, Mullany. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Edwards is the one man of her acquaintance who always does the right thing at the right time. It is a pleasure to be remembered by friends when away from home. She thinks she will follow Edwards' example in the future and have no more birthdays. They come entirely too often. Her friends gave her some fine pieces of pewter. So after all there is some compensation for birthdays. She feels guilty in having such a glorious time while Fred is at home digging away, allowing her to throw away his...

Scope and Contents The first opportunity he will get an order from Senator Turpie for the books. His studies keep him busy. On Sunday they have a Medical and surgical clinic at Providence Hospital. Next year Georgetown University will have a hospital in connection with the Medical School. Washington is preparing for the inauguration of McKinley. William J. Bryan visited the city and was cordially received by his friends. His presence stopped business the House of Representatives for some time. :: XI-1-o A.L.S....

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He was unable to see Edwards before he left. Those sore places on his stomach are shingles. His physician says they are a result of a low condition of his nerves. He must keep out of classes until next fall. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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Mrs. Raff has fixed up a basket for Edwards. He has it in his office and asks that Edwards send his messenger for it. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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After viewing the relics of her uncle Professor Joseph A. Lyons, she concluded to ask Edwards for her uncle's silver water service. She would take good care of it and have it always remain in the family. In after years strangers may not appreciate it as Edwards does and may not think it a fitting piece for the library. Edwards should let her Brother Aloysius know what he decides. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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Rev. J. A. Maxwell of Attica referred to Hoynes as one who might give his some information. A farmer living across the river in Warren Country found a silver cross; he intends to make an excavation to see if there is a grave there. Ray thinks that it is possible that some of the early Jesuit Fathers had been buried there add asks if there is any record of it in the archives at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He sends a donation of books for the library. If he had left these books around last summer very few of them would be left. He hopes they may be of some benefit to the students. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He sends a photograph of himself taken in 1889 when he was 66 years old. As Edwards seems to wish a photograph he throught he might be pleased with this. It was taken at French Lick springs. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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The memorial cards of Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. Edwards sent him are received with many thanks. He will make good use of them. He sends Edwards a ticket of admission to the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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She is glad to hear that Ben is trying to control his temper. When he writes her complaining letters she feels as though her burden is greater than she can bear. She expects the trip south will be of great benefit to Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C.; his duties are so arduous. She is sorry to hear that Father Corby has the grippe. Everything depends upon the care he gives himself. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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It does one good to receive letters when blue and discouraged with a sickness which came so unexpectedly. For his own physical good he should remain away from classes until next fall. He intends to keep up with his studies at home. They would enjoy having Edwards spend a day there. It is unfortunate about the music and he is dreadfully sorry. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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He sends a drawing of a thin silver cross found some years ago at Fulton, Illinois on the Mississippi River. It was found 3 or 4 feet down. He writes to ask if it would be valuabel as a relic to Notre Dame. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He made quite a trip to New Orleans to take in the Mardi Gras. He never had such a rip-snorting time in all his life. The officers of the battleship Maine were extremely nice to his party. He struck up a great friendship with Gluardi? the young fellow who distinguished himself as a hero in the storm off Hampton Roads. He was asked to spend a couple of days and nights aboard ship. P.S. He made a big hit with his flute at a musical in New Orleans. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents He asks Edwards to find him some back numbers of "The American Ecclesiastical Review" to complete his set Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. spent about a week with them and seemed pleased with his visit. They have a small school 21 boarders and 20 day students. He is told that there were never before as many day students. Spillard divides his time between the college and the church five miles distant. The second session of the "Winter School" closed last Saturday. Austin Adams drem the best...

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Ben complains of suffering intensely from his toe. She asks Edwards to have Ben consult a regular physician. She expects Ben will get his tandem next week. She hopes Edwards will learn to ride. She is afraid that Edwards will thinks she is imposing on his good nature. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents During his last visit to Notre Dame Father Frederick Linneborn, C.S.C. told him that he intended to publish a Golden Jubilee history of Holy Cross Seminary. Carrier wrote down what he could remember of the place where he made his novitiate and was superior for many year. Edwards can aid Linneborn in this work, especially by loaning him "Guide to Notre Dame", a second edition augmented by Carrier. Edwards should renew his efforts to erect a fire-proof building for his precious ecclesiastical...

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She is sorry to her that Ben is having such a dreadful time with his feet. If Edwards thinks best, he can send Ben home. It is good of Edwards to trouble himself about her boy. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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They do not know of an English History of Germany which can be unreservedly recommended to Catholics except Janssen's. They have two more in their general catalogue but do not know anything of their merit. :: XI-1-o L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Feeling more concern touching the notice of "Thomas Ruffin" in the "Ave Maria" than in any other Catholic paper, he wishes to ask Hudson not to forget the preface by Cardinal Gibbons. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.