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Shortly after Clarke received Edwards' kind letter, he had to go to Nantucket for a change of air. He hopes to be in New York on October 2. He thanks Edwards and the President for their invitations to visit Notre Dame. Clarke looks forward to it. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Is Father J. Rese, C.S.C., of Hudson's community, a relative of the late Bishop Frederick Rese of Detroit? If Father Rese is a nephew of the bishop, Clarke will write him as he is thinking of writing volume 3 of the Lives of the American Bishops. If there is no copy of the 2 volumes since the burning of the building and library, Clarke will present one to the University. Father Peter Paul Cooney, C.S.C., dined with them at Morristown on Christmas day. A Pencilled note on the letter:...

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The books have been sent as suggested to the University. A suggestion is made for correcting the "Life of Bishop Hailandiere." :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McMahon is right in presuming his appreciation of the movement for the Catholic Summer School and his promise to cooperate. He has three lectures prepared, on Columbus, Washington, and Goethe. He mentions them because they are ready and would save him the labor of preparing others in this hot weather. As to terms the school should set its own terms until it is properly endowed. He will be absent from June 16 to July 8 attending the annual Convention of American Charities and Corrections at...

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Clarke accepts October 15 as the day for the address on Columbus at the University. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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It is the eve of his daughter's marriage. Clarke asks if he can postpone his trip to Notre Dame. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Clarke thanks the Committee on papers to be read at the Catholic Congress in November for the honor they have conferred on him in selecting him to read the historical paper on "What the Catholics have done in the last 100 years." The could have selected a more competent one for this task, but regarding it as a duty of the laity to cooperate in this good work, deferring to the judgment of those clothed with the selection and with a will to do his best, Clarke accepts the invitation and thanks...

Scope and Contents The success accomplished towards the erection of a statue to Orestes A. Brownson is such as to warrant the hope of seeing it standing in Central Park. Clarke has arranged for two lectures here in November by Eliza Allen Starr of Chicago, which with what is in the Treasury will complete New York's quota towards the fund. Clarke inquires whether Brownson or any of Dr. Brownson's family possesses a bust or statue of any kind, or cast of his face, or picture of any kind taken from life, which...

Scope and Contents Clarke thanks Brownson for the information and suggestions contained in his letter of the 11th and will try to fix Eliza Allen Starr's lectures either before or after the Carroll Centennial. Archbishop William H. Gross informed him that the Catholic Lay Congress would assemble the week before the ecclesiastical celebration, November 4th. He would like information as to dates, so that he can arrange the time of the lectures, and since Miss Starr will be his guest she may also wish to attend...

Scope and Contents Having received information fixing the dates of the celebrations at Baltimore and Washington, Clarke postponed Eliza Allen Starr's lectures so as to follow those dates. He sends Brownson a copy of the Catholic News containing and article on the centenary and Congress, in which it is suggested that the Catholic societies in the U. S. send delegations to the Congress. There is great danger of the Congress becoming unwieldy if this is done, as Catholic societies are not counted by thousands,...

Scope and Contents Having taken up his residence for the summer at Long Branch, Brownson's letter as Chairman of Committee was a day or two late in reaching Clarke. He sends his answer herewith. He would like to know what subjects have been chosen for papers, who have been selected to prepare them, and whether any paper will relate to the colonial period or the work of Catholics prior to the 100 years. If Clarke understands Brownson's remarks, while the work of Catholics in literature, science and art is not...

Scope and Contents Clarke was ready with his paper for the Catholic Congress at the appointed time, but the typewriter has delayed it a day. He encloses it herewith. He prepared it during a period of severe prostration and sickness and found it took a great deal of time because he had frequently to consume a considerable time in looking up a date or a correct name. While he does not feel well pleased with it-as he generally feels a little admiration for what he writes-still after so much time and labor he...

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Clarke thanks Brownson for his kind letters on his paper for the Congress and on the lecture for Eliza Allen Starr. In regard to the letter a more direct and satisfactory arrangement could be arrived at by a personal correspondence between Brownson and her. The two lectures here will take place November 18 and 21 and she is paid a fixed price for them, and Brownson and she can make their own arrangements. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents Clarke would like to be informed of the order of proceedings at the Congress, when his paper will be reached, how those having papers will report, and to whom, at the Hall, whether they will have seats on the platform, and such information as Brownson may possess; also how seats at the Sunday celebration at the Cathedral can be procured. He has almost lost his voice from illness. What shall be do in case his voice fails—get some one to read the paper for him? He finds the delegates here, who...

Scope and Contents Clarke asks for copies, and the bill, for Brownson's translation of the "Life of Columbus" and his pamphlet on Masonry. He notices that Brownson is his own publisher—a good thing to keep clear of publishers— and would like to know how he has succeeded in publishing and selling the works himself. There will be organized here, March 16, the Society of American Authors, embracing the best authors in American literature. Brownson is invited to attend. Clarke is going to take an active part in it...

Scope and Contents Clarke received the two volumes of the Life of Columbus and the pamphlet; and sent his check for them He saw a notice of Brownson's translation. He had nearly completed a paper on the subject of Columbus, condensed, and suitable for general and popular use, and will mention Brownson's translation as one of the works consulted. It does not read like a translation, but has the ease and fluency of an original work. He will be pleased to see Brownson when he comes to New York. :: III-3-d A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Clarke sends a letter to McMaster introducing Mrs. M.O., Driscoll of Mobile Alabama. He claims she is a worthy Catholic lady, who conducts a Catholic Book store in Mobile Alabama and whose, family he formerly knew in Washington D.C.. He suggests that Mrs., Driscoll apply to McMaster for the opening of an agency for the, Journal in Mobile Alabama. He is sure such a move would be, gratifying to the many followers of the Journal in that city who are, anxious to read and enjoy its columns....

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He is confined to his bed with sickness at Atlantic Highlands. He regrets not seeing Edwards. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. Postcard

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He will call on Edwards on his way to a meeting of the Catholic Club. He would be pleased to have Edwards visit the club and hopes that he makes his office his headquarters in New York. :: XI-1-g Postcard, signed

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Clarke has received Edwards' kind favor with the enclosure. He thanks Edwards for his invitation to visit Notre Dame. At what date is Eliza Allen Starr' s visit expected? She can readily visit the University, but for Clarke it would be a special trip. He will endeavor to accept the invitation after Easter. Clarke sent invitations to Edwards and Father Walsh for the Washington's Birthday celebration at the Protectory. :: AI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards' letter of March 3 has been received, asking when Clarke expects to publish the third volume in the series of Deceased Bishops in order that arrangements may be made to present to Clarke the Historical Medal from Notre Dame. The materials for the third volume have been collected completely, one-half has been written, the plates of the first two volumes have been recovered from the publisher and only the injunctions of his physician have prevented publication. It will appear as soon...

Scope and Contents Will Edwards please write out what he mentioned about the lives of Bishops Francisco Porro, John David, Luis Ignacio Maria de Penalver y Cardenas, and send it together with the letter of Bishop Patrick Neeson Lynch about a mission among colored people. Clarke also asks for information about Bishop Augustin Blanchet, Francis Blanchet, Sylvester Rosecrans, Joseph Melcher, Thaddeus Amat, Augustus Martin, August Toebbe, Dominic Manucy, David Bacon, Anthony Pellicer, and John Quinlan. Clarke...

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Clarke introduces ( ) Derby, the representative of Hubert Howe Bancroft, the historian of the Pacific slope.

Scope and Contents Clarke's delay in answering Edwards' letters was due to the hope that Clarke could tell when the third volume of the Lives of the Bishops would be issued. He is not now able to answer the question. He received two propositions, one from Kehoe and the other from Benzigers, but both proposed to take all the profit. Clarke concluded to publish it himself and also issue the three volumes together as a set. The third volume will cost $3 and the set $7.50 net. Clarke thought of issuing a circular...

Scope and Contents Clarke will be glad to send to Notre Dame any papers of the kind Edwards mentions. He thinks Edwards' pioneer work will do much good. He is delighted that the missionaries' document movement has been placed in competent hands. Clarke has heard enough of the Historical Medal to awaken a sense of honor. He would like to get a brief memoir of Father Sorin. One of his daughters is to marry a surgeon in the army. It will be the first military wedding in the Cathedral. Edwards and the faculty of...

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Edwards' letter contained a notice of Luigi Gregori which he will place in the hands of one of the editors of "Appleton Cyclopedia". Edwards' labors in behalf of Catholic American History entitle him to such a distinction. The "Freeman's Journal" contains an account of his daughter's wedding. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Clarke found Edwards' letter of March 30 on Clarke's return from Florida. Edwards offers to send the letter of Bishop Celestine De La Hailandiere. Clarke would feel much obliged by Edwards allowing him to read it. Edwards' collection of the likenesses of the Bishops is the largest Clarke has heard of. It includes Bishops Concanen and Connolly, first and second bishops of New York. Publishing a Catholic almanac and annual might supply some of the missing ones. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Clarke returns Bishop Hailandiere's letter which he has copied and translated. Clarke sent four pamphlets lately to the University. He asks to be remembered to Father Sorin, the Rev. President and Father Hudson. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards' last letter, relative to photograph, accomplished what twenty years of request by Clarke's own family had failed to do. Edwards' request for Clarke's photograph got out at home, and he surrendered to requests from his family as well as from publishers and others. Clarke send the requested photograph for Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Clarke thanks Edwards for the generous sentiments expressed in his letter of April 18. Clarke has sent five of the volumes of the Catholic Almanac Edwards wanted. Clarke has written to his friends to assist in getting the portraits Edwards wants. Edwards might write to Father P. M. O'Regan of Chicago to get a picture of his uncle, Bishop Anthony O'Regan. Can Edwards help get volumes 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 17 of the Freeman's Journal? P.S. He would be delighted to visit Notre Dame. He has...