Box CEDW 11

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He is happy to learn through Louis Cleret that he is well. They are very unhappy in France. All religious orders without exeeption are expelled. Many will no doubt establish themselves in America. He would be content to meet him at Cherbourg and show him the country. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. French

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The Notre Dame Athletic Association is anxious to send its track team to Philadelphia in order to compete in the American Championship games there. They believe they have the fastest team that ever represented Notre Dame. On Feb. 22 the student body raised from among themselves the money to send the team to the big Georgetown meet. The cost of making the Philadelphia trip will be $400 and they are trying to raise this fund from among the Alumni. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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His sister Elizabeth Seton of Huntington, New York, would be pleased if Edwards would accept as a gift from her to Memorial Hall the portrait of her brother Msgr. Robert Seton. It is a good painting. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was sorry to learn of Edwards' trouble concerning the eye. It was probably due to a cold. The balmy spring days of Notre Dame will greatly bebefit Edwards. It is his duty to take care of himself. Carroll distinctly remembers Father Nicholas Stoffel C.S.C for he was his Greek teacher in 1878. Stoffel was a splendid teacher and a saintly man. Edwards is one of the old links which connect Carroll with Notre Dame. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 7pp.

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He regrets that Edwards did not receive the box. It contained some very nice vestements worn by Southern missionaries especially Dr. Jeremiah O'Connell, O.S.B. It may be in freight office. The south has some deep snow. He thanks Edwards for the interest he is taking in procuring books for their library. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' letter concerning her brother's portrait reached her a few days ago. There has been some delay about the photography of the picture. Later on she hopes to send him a few Seton mementoes which she will be thankful to have so well preserved. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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The portrait of Msgr. Seton will reach Notre Dame next week. He goes next week to Mt. St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, to lecture on snakes. He brings a rattlesnake and boa with him. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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He is about to take the examination for admission to the bar for Iowa and needs a certificate to that effect that he attended some university. He wants a certificate to the effect that he attended Notre Dame. Fleming and Gibson who were in attendance with him are both playing baseball in the Western League. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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They beg to announce that their promises concerning the Sunnyside Golf Club have been fulfilled and the work planned last fall is substantially completed. They describe the grounds and accommodations and invite Edwards to join. :: XI-2-e TYPED 1p.

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A letter of Father Stephan T. Badin dated Cass City, Indiana, June 29, 1832 came into his hands. Having heard that Notre Dame preserves old relics concerning Church History in the U.S. he places the paper at Morrissey's disposal. It treats an intended riot or murder. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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They are so sad to hear such poor accounts of Edwards' health, and hope things turn for the better. She has just returned from Bremen where she spent a few days with Herman who is very busy with business. The place is the same as Edwards left it only more foliage. They hope to hear of Edwards' good health. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 5pp.

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She was glad to hear from Edwards. Her Papa was hurt but he is better now. She supposes Edwards enjoyed his trip. Alma will be married the sixth of June. Safa's father died Sunday night. Elsie Booth is in Europe; it would be fine if they met. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 11pp.

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They mailed the Library fouryards of silk mending tissue and now after trial ask for a remittance of $.25. :: XI-2-e PRINTED, Postcard

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Although he has been very busy he has been anxiously expecting to hear from Edwards. Their team has done itself proud. By the middle of June they expect to be installed in their new home. He asks Edwards his opinion of the merits of Purdue and Rose Polytechnic as he is trying to choose between those schools for next fall. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents It was kind of his sister whose means are limited, to have bought his portrait for Notre Dame. Miss Seton gives away to others more than she spends on herself. That Cushing is Father N.G. Cushing who at one time was an assistant in the Newark diocese. Seton does not want to have anything to do with him. He received letters from many in his parish and he wouldn't have believed that he was so much loved. Their regrets make him feel grateful. Edwards was almost the only one in America who spoke...

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Granda is very ill. He asks for Masses. :: XI-2-e Telegram

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He wants a photograph of the picture of Father Corby giving general Absolution at Gettysburgh. He wants it for the history of his regiment which is now in the press. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed he sends the promised documents of Father Stephen T. Badin. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He should like to advise with Edwards on a matter which he was long spoken of doing. There must be a climax. It has reached the limit. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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Today she sent the book George gave her. She supposes Edwards is as busy as always. Mother went to Philadelphia to attend John O'Donnell's wedding. She hopes Edwards will come to see them. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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In extending sincere thanks she voices the feelings of them all for the floral offerings Edwards put on the grave of dear Mother Ascension. She will never forget his kindnesses. Note: Inclosed is a clipping concerning the death and conversion of Dr. Allan Fowler, Medical Director of Holy Cross Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards will receive within a few days a box of books and pamphlets written by the Canadian clergy. Most of the books are valuable being out of print. Note: attached is a list of the works. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 5pp.

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He was pleased to hear that Edwards and Jamie had at last madeup their minds to pay him a visit. He saw by the papers that Herbert and several others had been taken off the team severely weakening it. Joe was hoping to see Notre Dame carry off great honors. He thought school work was hard but he changed his mind since working on the road. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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He moved to Rootstown last September. He hopes Edwards benefited by his European visit and has returned to perfect health. When Edwards goes to Cleveland again, he must stop at Ravenna and come over to see him. When the relics are in a permanent case, he will come to see it. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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He'll give no excuses for not writing. He hopes Edwards will come to LaCrosse and let him repay Edwards for his kindnesses. He is going home Friday. If Edwards hasn't said anything to Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C., never mind, it may not be best for him. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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He sends him a check for the $34 which Louis owed Edwards. He notes with interest what Edwards says about Edward Rousseas and will be obliged for any interest Edwards takes in him. :: XI-2-d L.S.(TYPED) 1p.

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She thanks him for the invitation and asks if he goes abroad this summer. Perhaps he can come to Ithaca. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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She desires Edwards to be present at the commencement. Perhaps he is aware that she is to get her music medal and that she will not return to St. Mary's next year. She expects her parents there for the event. She thanks Edwards for his remembrance. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 6pp.

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He supposes Edwards heard of the flood they had. There were three lives lost and much damage. All business was suspended. Water did not strike their house but across the street in the yards it was from 1 to 18 feet deep. :: XI-2-e TYPED 2pp.

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As yet she has not made up her parcel of Seton mementoes but she encloses her brother's Monsignor Robert Seton first sermon in America, delivered in the summer of 1867 at St. Raymond's Church, Westchester. Edwards will appreciate it considering how eloquent Seton has become since. Note: the sermon is attached :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.