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They have disposed of their property and do not wish to remain in Washington. They heard a great deal about St. Mary's and Notre Dame and the attractions for Catholics. She asks if there is a place there for ladies to board. They wish to settle where they will be contented. It is too expensive to keep house. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She expresses at length her sorrow over the death of her sister Rebecca Carroll. Mother Augusta invited her to spend the winter at St. Mary's where she would be so peaceful and calm in her sadness.

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Edwards' Christmas wishes are so full of Catholic love. She is very much alone without her sister. She trys to be resigned.

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Her life is a perfect desolation without her sweet companion who supported her in all her troubles. The sisterly tie is so strong and where two hearts from childhood have been so united in devoted love, it is a fearful struggle to be calm and submissive. In the spring she will break up the house. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The result of Edwards' labors announced in the "Scholastic" interests her deeply. Edwards' goodness to her can never be repaid. She does not wish to have the care of a home without the companionship of her sister.

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She is grateful for Edwards' kind remembrance. Last year her sister was with her. She is unhappy without her and life is really desolate. Her niece Mrs. Fitzhugh of Bay City is with her. She is going to live with Miss Brent. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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What can be the cause of his long silence? They fear he is ill. The last number of the "Scholastic" is most interesting — all the tributes to Father Sorin. Mother Augustus called to see her and invited her to visit St. Mary's. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 32to.

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What a lovely kind letter Edwards wrote her: She asks now for a pair of the indulgenced beads. She only sent photographs of her sister Rebecca to her most especial friends of whom Edwards is one. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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It is impossible for her to say how sorry she is that Edwards is going so far away. She trusts that his health will be improved as his life is such an active one and his good works bringing with them blessings innumerable to others. She has been devoting her time to the Burritt family in their great affliction. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She has never been more hurt in her life than she has been by Edwards' prolonged silence. She thinks it strange that she should have been dropped from his list of correspondents. She likes her friends to be exclusive and not bring her in with others. She would like to know if she has forfeited her friendship in any way. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She hoped Catholics generally will not give themselves too much license in the matter of keeping Lent. She is confident that Edwards does not forget her sister Rebecca in his prayers. She is thinking of Notre Dame for her nephew, Boyce Burritt; the street amusements there are very demoralizing for boys. Guy Burritt is getting on nicely; Hugh, his brother, is trying for a job; She is sending Sallie Burritt? to the Visitation Convent. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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How kind is Edwards' determination to come to Washington to say goodbye to them! He can have a room next door to Mrs. Burritt's where Jeannie will be after Easter Sunday. She leaves Emily Brent with regret, but her first duty is with her relatives. Easter Monday they begin to pull down old St. Peter's. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Emily Brent has decided to give up the house and Jeannie is going to live with her niece Mrs. Burritt. The confusion of moving will interfere with Edwards' visit. She regrets that they will be deprived of such a real pleasure as his visit would have been. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' last letter was so assuring to her of his great friendship. She knows Edwards will never forget her sister's soul. She has been there two weeks; she describes her surroundings. Captain Buritt has been extremely ill; he has a "cancerous tumor". Miss Emily Brent desires remembrances. The fair for the new St. Peter's was a great success. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Edwards has lost many dear friends but the crowning sorrow is the death of Father Sorin. She hopes to have the pleasure of meeting Edwards soon. Life is so short for separations from friends. She wishes him a Holy Christmas. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Carroll was much pained to find that Clarke did not know of the death of their sister Anne. She died on Dec. 20, 1882 and saintly sister Mrs. Fitzhugh, Dec. 4, 1883. She and her sister Rebecca are lonely, the only two left of a large family. She asks if Clarke had heard that Duddington, their old home, is no longer in the family. Waggaman advised them to sell and it gave them terrible grief. They have none of the papers or pamphlets, that Clarke asks for. They destroyed much rubbish,...

Scope and Contents Carroll is writing from a place not far from Washington. A great niece of his, Jane Brent, is being sent to be under Mrs. Seton's care. Since her uncle neglected to ask Mrs. Seton whether she can afford to admit the girl, the Archbishop is asking for her admission. He believes "unimproved but innocent" Jane will, under the care of Mrs. Seton, Margaret, and Fanny, give satisfaction to Mrs. Seton and the neighborhood. It is Sunday and the Archbishop is fatigued. The gentlemen who came...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges Richard's letters of July 28 and Sept. 3, 1803 and Feb. 8, 1804. He did not see the first until about Christmas because he was traveling. When he recommended to Richard and Father Jean Dilhet to advise their parishioners to provide the traveling expenses of another priest he meant this merely as a recommendation. If Richard had reasons for postponing the announcement he is not to be blamed. At the time Carroll had fears that all the Sulpicians would be called to France...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges with pleasure Levadoux's letters of Mar. 1 and April 24 and with the latter the bill of exchange on Mr. Bell of Philadelphia for $200, which he has given to Father Leonard Neale. Carroll thanks Levadoux for the exactness with which he has carried out his duties and taken care of the affairs of the church in those distant parts. Since he feels that he cannot take care of Vincennes and the Illinois country Carroll intends to pout Father Jean Rivet in charge and let him...

Scope and Contents Carroll announced with pleasure the arrival of Father Diliet Jean Dilhet, S.S., who will join Levadoux in the spring. He suggests that Levadoux give him charge of Riviere au Raisin and give Father Gabriel Richard the Vicariate of Detroit since he wishes to keep him near him. He has consented to Richard's going to Detroit, and he understands from Father Jean Rivet's letter that he will remove there in the spring. The obstacles to Richard's removal from the Illinois were the attachments to his...

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Carroll sends McMaster $3.10 which he owes on the Freeman's Journal. He is sorry to have to discontinue his paper but Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, Illinois has placed an interdict upon the paper and has forbidden them to read it. The paper should not be sent until further orders are received. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carroll was informed that Onahan had a letter for him at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He was unable to see Onahan before leaving so he asks that it be forwarded.

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Through resolution of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, greetings are extended to the Columbian Catholic Congress, along with wishes for success.

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Since he has to stop the Journal, he wishes to pay his bill. Father Quitter desires to have his Journal stopped also. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carroll's speech on being introduced to the Congress as temporary president. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland.)

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Carroll's speech on being introduced to the Congress as temporary president. Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Printed D. 1p. 8vo.

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Carroll thanks Onahan for the invitation to the Columbian Catholic Congress, which he hopes to attend.

Scope and Contents Carroll regrets that Onahan will not be able to visit Maryland before the Congress. There are some matters which Carroll would like to discuss with Onahan. Carroll has prepared a short address to deliver when introduced as Temporary Chairman. Were Carroll to be named as permanent chairman, the address could serve for both honors. He asks by what rules the Congress will be governed, or if it is an open question to be decided by themselves. According to Cardinal James Gibbons, there...

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Carroll received the letter; but he is going to the country today. He will return Saturday, and try to see Count Adrien Albert de Mun and confer with him. A Paris address is written on the inside. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Carroll had an interview with Count (Adrien Albert) de Mun, asking him to accept an invitation to attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress to be held in Chicago. The United States would welcome the Catholic Party Leader of France. The Count feels it his duty to go yet is not certain that he may visit the United States.