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He is preparing a second edition of Manuel pratique du bibliothecaire. He submits a list of questions to be answered. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Printed circular) (French) 4pp.

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Many thanks for Edwards' kind wishes which she returns most heartily. :: XI-2-j A.(Calling Card)

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He sends an affectionate souvenir. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed.

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His name is signed to a list of groceries including: a bottle of rhum, pigs feet, a lobster and imported swiss cheese. $3. appears at the top of the list. :: XI-2-j A.(List)S. 1p.

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Edwards' very kind letter came in due time; the postal cards also came. He wishes Edwards a Happy New Year and many of them. Edwards should not forget to take his liver pills and tell him just how he is in health. He encloses a medal commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the Holy Cross Cathedral; he explains about the church on the medal. It was hard sledding when Father Matigon started the first building. The medal is from Lillian Westervelt. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 10pp.

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He wishes Edwards? a Happy New Year and many of them. :: XI-2-j A.(Calling Card)

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She wants to thank Edwards for the beautiful little picture he sent. She appreciates all the nice things Edwards does for her. Miss Kanalry is in Washingon and Charlie is with the family. Lucille Casey announced her engagement to George Swift. They send New Year greetings. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 5pp.

Scope and Contents Giuseppe just brought up Edwards' letter. Edwards will perhaps know of the death of his two sisters, Helen and Elizabeth Seton. Helen was Sister Mary Catharine of the Order of Mercy whom he received by permission in Danston Street Chapel. She had been educated at the Sacre Soeur in Paris. He was most attached to Elizabeth who wrote him every week after William's Seton death. She wrote some interesting articles for the Ave Maria. Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. might take some notice of her...

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She wishes Edwards a Happy New Year and thanks him for his kind wishes. They hope to have the pleasure of seeing him at their home in New York. He must not forget to call this year. :: XI-2-j A.S.(Calling card)

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He thanks Edwards for his sympathetic lines from Indianapolis and shall keep a set of Volume XIv 1907 for his as requested. He asks Edwards to see to it that last year's subscription of Lemonnier Library is paid. He encloses the bill and wishes Edwards Happy New Year. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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She was sorry to have missed seeing Edwards when he called yesterday. She asks him to come over again at his earliest convenience. The sisters were in the Chapel at Benediction. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Let this be the reminder of the coffee pot Edwards intended sending them. He met Father Andrew Morrissey, O'Connor and John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., at the presentation of a Doctor's degree to Morrissey. Also he attended the dinner given by Mr. Breen. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He returned and found a telegram from Miguel saying that he had reached Notre Dame safely. They enjoyed having him for the holidays. Mr. Meyers said would stop for a visit to Miguel. The reports on the mines were satisfactory; he is president of the Corona Queen Mining Company which has a capital stock of $2,000,000. He expects to realize a little fortune out of it. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He was asked to lecture on the subject of the Church's work in the higher education of women at the University of Chicago. He asks Edwards if he has any data on that line and if he can furnish him with information on the subject. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Mrs. Smith, Sinclair and he arrived the first and have had a delightful time. They will go to Rome next week. He has collected quite a complete set of reproductions from the frescoe's at Pompeii. He is anxious to get their boy in school. He met Judge Kavanaugh a devoted friend of Notre Dame. He can scarcely find anyone to practice Italian on; they have the American accent and English is an important study in Italian schools. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He waited yesterday but was disappointed. Now it is understood that Edwards will call this morning without fail. The menu is approved; lunch at 2 o'clock sharp. He will give Edwards the money. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He feels awfully uneasy about Edwards, not having heard from him for several months. He has written Edwards twice, but no answer. He asks if Edwards is sick or traveling. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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She regrets that a favor she is going to ask should be the immediate cause of her letter. She asks if Edwards could induce the Editor of the Ave Maria to give the Schola Cantorum a notice in the magazine. It is the first organization of its kind in America. Harold Becket Gibbs is the director; the clipping will show the esteem in which he is held. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Cavanaugh may recall their conversation about Solinus, who as quoted by Douglas Hyde, says that in his day there were no snakes in Ireland. He gives references looking at the snake story. If the quotation were authentic it would do much to put to rest the tradition about St. Patrick and the snakes. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Father John Cavanaugh, C.S.C. will lecture on the White Shepherd of Christendom under the auspices of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Chicago. It would be a pleasure to have Edwards name in the list of honorary vice-presidents and to reserve a seat on the stage for him. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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They received a request from Mr. William P. Galligan, student at Notre Dame University for references on the Negro Question. They see that a Select list of references on the Negro Question was sent to the library and advised Galligan. A copy of the Fourteenth Amendment will be sent to the library. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He was pleased to hear from Edwards. Today is his birthday and he is having a nice time. It is cold there, three below zero. Edwards should tell Miguel A. Otero that he is having a nice time and wishes that he were there. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Note: Ticket to a lecture by Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., The White Shepherd of Christendom under the auspices of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Chicago. :: XI-2-i Printed Card

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On Jan. 23 and 28, he put in an extra 15 minutes, bringing his whole amount of extra time to three and three-fourths hours. He attempted to make himself familiar with History books. And also with literary History essays. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He received a letter from his cousin, Miss Cornelia Prime, telling all about his sister Elizabeth's Seton death and burial. She asks him whether she should destroy or return to him his letters to his sister. He told her by mail that he wanted them to go to Edwards and that he would put Edwards in touch with her. He gives her address; she is a Protestant. His sister's executor is James P. Lee, a nephew to his brother William's Seton wife. He advises Edwards to write to Lee and ask to have...

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They request the honour of Edwards' presence at the marriage of their daughter Catherine M. Ballor to Mr. Daniel E. O'Shea on Wednesday, February sixth, 1907 at nine o'clock in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. :: XI-2-j PRINTED (invitation) 1p.

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They request the honour of Edwards' presence at the marriage of their daughter Catherine M. Ballor to Mr. Daniel E. O'Shea on Wednesday, February sixth, 1907, at nine o'clock in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. :: XI-2-j (PRINTED invitation) 1p.

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They are all so sorry that Edwards was unable to be with them at the tea party�it was almost perfect. Her cousin and aunt join her in thanking Edwards for the lovely time in his bachelor quarters. She will always be grateful for his kindness to Gerald. Edwards has certainly trained the boy waiters beautifully. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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Mr. Marks their assistant architect is going to Notre Dame, and is taking with the picture of their church that he promised to Edwards. He is assured that when he meets Edwards, his day will be made one of pleasure. He asks Edwards not to mention their new house; he and Mr. Kreig made some gratis sketches. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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It was only last evening that Father John W. Cavanaugh C.S.C. told him about Edwards' accident. He feels very sorry for it and hopes Edwards recovery will be speedy. Meanwhile he will pray for him and the inmates of the Community House also. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.