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She was delighted to receive Edwards' letter. The little Church near there is attended by the Franciscan Fathers and has all the privileges for the devotion established by St. Francis of Assisi. Mass was said Aug. 2 for Rebecca Carroll. The priest in charge of the Mission gave her a fourleaf clover and she construed it into a message from St. Francis to join the Third Order. She thanks Edwards for the invitation to the Golden Jubilee. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 4pp.

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She will be absent from Washington until the last of October; she is distressed to know she will miss Edwards. She is with Mr. Fitzhugh, her nephew. Edwards is as dear to her as ever. The church is a mile off and that is the only drawback to the cottage. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She is sorry she will not be in Washington when Edwards is there, but it is one of her great crosses. Only think of her being in New York visiting her nephew Mr. William Brent who has come from Lima, Peru, when Edwards was in New York. She is determined that Edwards will not forget her. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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They are enroute to Washington. Their nephew D. Carroll Fitzhugh will meet them today. They were fearfully disappointed at Atlantic City. The ocean view is crowded out by booths along the board walk. She encloses a letter that might interest Edwards. Mrs. Fitzhugh is their eldest sister. P.S. She suggests that Father General install a "Merry go round" for the minims; it would be a money-making business.

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She may be able to send some papers of Archbishop John Carroll, but must look over her papers. Miss Emily Brent of Washington could give Edwards letters of Archbishop Leonard Neale . They will be happy to present the souvenirs to Edwards. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She had a most charming visit of three months with her relatives at Bay Head where she could enjoy the ocean. The G. A. R.'s are stirring up Washington by the crowds of bands, etc. Her niece, Effie Burritt, sails next week from Antwerp. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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She sends thanks to Father Sorin for the blessing sent her through Edwards. She can never forget Sorin's great kindness. Words cannot express her sorrow when she learned that Edwards had been in Bay Head six times whilst she was there. She was there with her nephew, Carroll Fitzhugh. Emily Brent 's sister, Mrs. R. S. Chilton, whose husband is U. S. Consul at Godderich, Canada, will be there in a few days. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 6pp.

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Edwards' lovely Christmas greetings she values most truly, a proof of Edwards' not forgetting her. She wishes him every blessing of the New Year. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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The beautiful Golden Jubilee card arrived and is the admiration of all. How Father Sorin would have rejoiced in it all: She is now undergoing treatment for her throat. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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She is busy arranging to break up her home now so desolate without her sister Rebecca Carroll. She sends Edwards a box of books which Rebecca intended for him, also photos of her father, her home. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. Key was delighted to receive the rosary. She is a lovely campanion and so spititual. It will be a great delight to see Edwards. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32to.

Scope and Contents She never supposed for a moment that Edwards slighted her; she knows too well how valuable his time is. She had a mild attack of the grippe. She was invited to the Catholic University to attend a course of lectures but it was too deep for her. She thinks Miss Mary Gwendolin Caldwell's picture is out of place in Divinity Hall. Miss Carroll has a home with her niece Mrs. Burritt and her family. The new St. Peter's will be a beautiful place, built upon ground donated by her father. She will...

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Edwards' last letter was just what she cares for, to herself. She appreciates Miss Emily Brent, but she cannot take the place of her sister Rebecca. No more joint letters. The ceremonies of the Georgetown College Centennial were magnificent. She was delighted to attend as the representative of the Carroll family. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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She spent an enjoyable summer. She was much interested in the accounts of Father Edward Sorin's improvement. Guy Burritt is on the N. P. R. R. at Seattle. Hugh has nothing to do. William Brent was dismissed from his post as Consul at Callas in Peru because he lacked political influence. He has applied for many positions, but no success. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She sends New Year's greetings. Edwards' life is so filled with goodness and sublime acts of usefulness that he must be supremely happy. Edwards knows how she values his friendship. They are all well. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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She is obliged to Edwards for the advice about Boyce. Had they known Edwards when their old home was closed they could have saved many relics for him. She wishes she could see more of Edwards. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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She thanks him for the beautiful photograph and the glorious privileges attached. A beautiful act of true friendship on Edwards' part. She was delighted to find Edwards looking so well. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She wants a long letter. She sees by the Catholic Mirror that Edwards was enjoying the Carnival in New Orleans. She did not think Edwards would be silent so long. Mrs. Burritt is worried about her boys; it is so hard for them to get employment. Guy Burritt was disappointed in his Cuban venture. Hugh Burritt is preparing for Civil Service, but that is so uncertain. It is the greatest misfortune that Emily Brent does not occupy herself with something at home and not be dwelling so much on her...

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Miss Emily C. Brent is not well; she is suffering from extreme nervous depression on account of some mismanagement about her business. It really has a most unhappy effect upon her mind. She shrinks from her friends and dwells all the time upon her misfortune. Edwards should write to her soothingly and in his usual strain. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The physician is much encouraged about the condition of Miss Emily C. Brent. He has hopes for her complete recovery. She knows how lovely it must be now at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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At last she has settled down for the winter. She loves quiet and retirement. She would be happy to hear from Edwards. On next Sunday the new St. Peter's Church is to be dedicated. Bishop John J. Keane of Catholic University will preach. Miss Emily Brent is improving steadily. Hugh Burritt received his promotion to $1000 per year in the Census Bureau. Gay Burritt is working on the Nicaragua canal. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Emily C. Brent died in Mt. Hope Hospital near Baltimore, and will be buried at Carroll Chapel Cemetery where all her family are buried. They cannot understand such a terrible visitation of Divine Providence. Emily left a brother who was placed in the Institution a raving maniac when a young man. There are several cases of insanity in the family and this is the third death at Mt. Hope. Guy Burritt has been discharged from the Nicaraguan Canal Co. owing to retrenchment. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 6pp....

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She expresses sympathy to Notre Dame for losing the presence of such a commanding leader as Father Edward Sorin and reverence in memory of Sorin's great kindness to her and her sister. It is a privilege to know that they enjoyed his friendship. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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She was delighted to hear from Edwards. She knows that Edwards does not forget her. Her niece Effie Burritt is to be married to Henry Martin, son-in-law to Senator Vance. Hugh Burritt is assistant to the Indian Commissioner at South Dakota. Guy Burritt is in the new Capitol library. They have reason to be happy in their family circle. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 8pp.

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She is sure that Edwards has not forgotten her. She wishes him all the joys of the season. She begs him to write a few lines. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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She thanks Edwards for the special blessing from the Holy Father. She was sorry to hear of the death of Edwards' father, but he will accept the will of God with perfect resignation. Emily Brent has decided to live with the Sisters of Holy Cross near St. Matthew's Church. But Miss Brent is very restless and cannot settle anywhere. The new St. Peter's is progressing finely, but her heart is in the old church. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Father Hudson for the remembrance made of her sister. Both she and her sister, Rebecca beg a remembrance in Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She is sorry that Edwards cannot come to Washington; she had made most charming arrangements for his comfort. She asks him to write often. She expects to be very happy surrounded by her nieces. They aro in hopes of recovering same property belonging to her father, perhaps $30,000. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She was delighted to see Edwards' familiar hand-writing once more. She has been suffering from an attack of acute bronchitis. Guy Burritt was married on the 11th of December. She can never forget so dear a friend as Edwards has been. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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When they find any letters they will send them to Edwards. Father John Carroll of Chicago will send Edwards some books belonging to his uncle Bishop Edmund Burke of Helifax who landed in Quebec May 16, 1787. Burke was born in 1745, in Queen's County, Ireland. Her sister Rebecca is quite sick. They wrote Mother Angela a long letter. She sends her respects to Fathers Sorin and Walsh. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.