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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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Brother will please ask Professor James F. Edwards to come to see her this evening after class hours. She has a message for him from Mrs. Corbett from Paris. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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Edwards will please come over tomorrow. They have news from Rome. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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She has been in the Morman state since Christmas eve. She had a delightful visit with Sister Lucretia. St. Mary's Academy has a fine building with 170 pupils. The hospital there is very fine and well conducted. She was grieved to hear of the death of Father James Coleman. She asks if Mr. Boyle is still at Notre Dame. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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She asks if Edwards remembers how delighted she was when he came to Washington. She will call on Edwards soon and get the books she asked for. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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She asks Edwards to call on her when he is in South Bend. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Had our Lord spared their Providence Home a day or two longer, Edwards would have received a letter penned within its walls. Edwards knows the cause of her delay since the never-to-be-forgotten 7th of Feb. at St. Mary's. Mother Euphrasia appreciates Edwards' letter; she is no better. She invites Edwards to visit them before he goes abroad. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks Edwards the number of lights in the university and the whole cost of putting in the electric light. They will not mention the figure to other parties; they wish to know for their own guidance. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mother wishes to know if the "Crosses" are for general use. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She asks why Edwards did not ask sooner for a letter of Bishop John S. Bazin. They had just sent one to Edwards' historical friend of Philadelphia, F. X. Reuss . However they will see if they can spare another one for Edwards. Mr. Breen of Loogootee promises them the pleasure of Edwards' presence at their commencement. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The Sisters are grateful for the beads Edwards sent them. Mother Euphrasie is again in poor health. How can they ever repay Edwards! Mother has the rosary used by the late Father Monsignor J. Benoit. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She has waited to know the results of her search for letters of the Bishop Edwards mentioned. She wrote to Mother Julia Superior in St. Louis, but all the letters are of too private a nature. The Sister is busy copying the manuscript of the play "Anima" for which they thank Edwards. Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of Mother Theodore's death. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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What became of Edwards' promised visit to them on his return from New York? Mother Euphrasie thanks him for the cross. She is now a confirmed invalid and fears she cannot write again. All rejoice on the honor to Father Sorin. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Their reverend Mother asked her to write Edwards with the hope that in the collection he got at Vincennes there are some letters and mss. relative to the early experiences of their holy founders, Mother Theodore Guerin, for whom the Bishop has given permission for the prosecution of the cause of canonization. They would like to use this material, if possible, the originals. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Since the death of Mrs. McMaster, Sister M. Ambrose of the Sisters of Providence has kept a mortuary card bearing her picture in her prayer-book, and so she sends McMaster a mortuary card commemorating Bishop Maurice St. Palais, of Vincennes, Indiana, who has died recently. The Bishop always subscribed to the Freeman's Journal and had good faith in McMaster's judgment. She promises to pay her subscription fee as soon as McMaster sends her the amount of his charges. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp....

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She asks where they can get the drama "Anima". They are happy to learn that the good Sisters Holy Cross are generous enough to give other Convent schools the privilege of presenting the drama. They expected Edwards to visit them during the vacation. They hope Brother de Sales C.S.C. will visit them next summer. She asks Edwards to remind Brother Vincent that the 22nd will be the 45th anniversary of Mother Theodore's arrival at St. Mary's. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The only photograph they have of Sister Olympiade does not resemble the sister. If they had a good one they would be glad to send it to one who was one of Sister's most intimate friends. Mother Mary Ephrem was much pleased with Mr. Mahony. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents McMaster's letter of the 18th arrived during the busy time thus was not answered sooner. The entire Community is grateful for McMaster's kindness to them, especially those who were Mother Theodore's daughters in Christ when McMaster was first attracted to St. Mary's years ago. The Sisters of Providence hold the editor and the Freeman's Journal in high esteem. When Sister Mary Joseph was on her death bed she humbly wished that her sister in France would not see a glowing obituary...

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The Sisters are desirous of getting another large picture of "Our Lady of Good Counsel" like the one Father Sorin sent Mother Euphrasie. Mother underwent a dangerous operation, but is much better now. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The valued package came safely to hand yesterday and with deeper thanks their Rev. Mother begs to re-assure Edwards that all will be most carefully handled and returned in perfect order. The request that no letter or paper be copied will be complied with. She is sorry he is not well but has hope he will soon be better. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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Edwards' letter came after the death of her predecessor who died on the 28th of last month. She can procure the two articles Edwards desires. She asks for prayers. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends a mitre of Archbishop John Hughes ; a skull-cap and rabbi of the Cardinal John McCloskey ; also the candles burned by him when he expired. By next vacation they hope to have a neatly arranged library. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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It is impossible for Mother Helena to procure Edwards desired souvenirs, as she is no longer in office or residing at Nazareth. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Cuts can be supplied in any desirable size. There is a one and one half per cent discount for cash. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Proofs are sent to Hudson. Information is given regarding costs of printing. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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List of names in the handwriting of William J. Onahan evidently these were sent copies of the Proceedings of the Congress. Among the papers of Henry F. Brownson :: III-3-g A.D. unsigned 8pp. 8vo.

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An imaginary report of the projected Catholic Congress. The place given is Washington, D.C. Among the papers of Henry F. Brownson. In the handwriting of Edmund F. Dunne. :: III-3-g A.D. unsigned 17pp. 4to.

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A resolution submitted to the Congress to have it petition the United States Congress to declare Good Friday a legal holiday, signed by T.J. Larkin of New York and James Murphy of Arkansas. :: III-3-g A.D.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Apparently the official report of Henry F . Brownson, as Secretary of the Congress on all of the preliminary meetings held to organize its public session in Baltimore. Places and dates include: Detroit, Jun. 5, 1889, Sep. 4-5, 1889, Oct. 16, 1889; Baltimore, Nov. 9, 1889. Attached: rough notes obviously taken during the sessions. :: III-3-g A.D.S. 22pp. 4to

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Notes and papers which evidently were used to make up Proceedings of the Congress. Among the papers ofHenry F. Brownson. :: III-3-g T. A.D. unsigned 119pp 8vo