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He thanks Edwards for the efforts he is making in regard to the lectures. He can send an outline of the ones on Columbus and Washington so that the places may make a choice. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Clarke sends a syllabus of the present two lectures in Columbus and Washington. How about Notre Dame and the lectures? He asks for a pamphlet on Mother Angela. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Clarke concurs with the arrangement to postpone his visit at Notre Dame until October next. He saw that Luigi Gregori is now in Florence. In case Edwards writes to any New York Catholic Club he might mention the lectures. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Clarke wishes to dispose of some works in his library. He encloses a list of works available with their prices. He would like to sell to the University a set of Bancroft's "History of the Pacific States" at $6.50 a volume. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Clarke asks what Edwards would give for the books in his library which Notre Dame does not have. He would sell for $75 a book containing the Icelandic sagas of American discoveries. Will Edwards post him as to the publishers in Chicago? :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Clarke sends a list of works he thinks the University ought to have. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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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.

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While the bishops who died prior to 1888 have received their appropriate positions in the Lives of the Bishops, all who have died since are left without the same recognition. There are enough to make another large volume. But so far Clarke has not received payment for his outlay on the other volumes. Now all the bishops know and esteem Edwards. If all were to subscribe a certain amount he could publish the 4th volume. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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The past few months have been months of dreadful trial to Clarke. The list of subscriptions to the work on Columbus was sent to the provincials of religious orders, and to Father William Corby, C.S.C., with the rest. Will Edwards look into the matter they talked of. Clarke is very sensitive on the subject. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' active labors at the Columbian Catholic Congress must have been great and Clarke noticed that his labors continued in various Catholic interests for some time afterwards. The American Catholic Lay Congress seems to have been entirely clerical. The results of the congress were nil. No discussion took place, no method of improving the condition of the poor, of solving the labor question, of suppressing intemperance. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Clarke accepts the task of preparing a paper on "Columbus, his mission and character" to be read at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. The programme of the Congress was not enclosed, and Clarke would like to receive a copy. Clarke recalls that at the Baltimore Congress, his paper was removed from the earliest, where it properly belonged, to the last, and was consequently crowded out without any notice of the change to Clarke. He asks what security there is against a repetition of such...

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Clarke thanks Onahan for the papers, and the "Proceedings of the Catholic Congress." He asks for a copy of the proposal for the World Congress. He would like to receive anything relative to the Congress for the appendix of his book on Columbus. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Clarke sends two copies of his paper on "Columbus, his mission and character," for the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. He asks information on accommodations in Chicago. (A note by "W." asks Onahan's clerk to send Clarke Columbian stamps.)

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Clarke will represent the Archdiocese of New York and Georgetown College at the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. He, with his two daughters, shall spend the first week visiting the Fair, the second week at the Congress. During this time they shall be guests of Miss Starr.

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Ever since he saw Edwards in New York he cherished the hope of being present at Father Sorin's jubilee, but he has been quite sick and is now resting in the Mountains; he will be unable to travel. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Clarke Company, sends to McMaster, in care of P. O'Shea, a copy of The Bible in the Public Schools, just published, and hope that it commands itself to McMasters notice and consideration. :: I-1-n printed form filled in 1p. 8vo.

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Clarke requests a copy of his "My Visit to Distressed Ireland" be sent to Hudson that he might notice it in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Only today did they receive the Rosaries Edwards sent them. She encloses some of Bishop Mathias Loras' hair for the Memorial Hall. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Clarke sends the prospectus for the new magazine entitled The Month and asks Hudson to support it with his influence. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Clarke sends Hudson two stories written by Louisa E. Dobree, who before becoming a Catholic wrote for Protestant religious magazines. Clarke fears B. Stanley, in paying for his book cheated Hudson. He sends Hudson a small book composed of his articles on Lourdes. Hudson is asked not to notice it because Benziger is publishing a revised edition shortly. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Clarke thanks Hudson for the bound volume of the Ave Maria and commends Hudson's literary efforts. He has learned that the Carmelites are making representations at Rome regarding the article in theCatholic Dictionary attacking the scapular. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Clarke asks Hudson to indicate a subject about which he can write. Hudson's letter did not contain the $14; Clarke is a little nervous on account of the very slight fastening of the envelope which he encloses. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Clarke is sending Hudson an article on the meaning and derivation of the name Mary. He is grateful to Hudson for notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Clarke thanks Hudson for his remarks regarding The Month. Next year he hopes to begin publishing an American edition. He is glad to find the Ave Maria making its way in England. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Clarke has just succeeded to the editorship of The Week and finds that Hudson's subscription is owing since 1879. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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After their recent talk he feels that he would like to number Edwards among his friends and so he is sending a few samples in his line. If Edwards can say a good word for Thomas' U. S. History or Sheldon's, he will esteem it a favor. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He regrets his inability to comply with Richard Clark' s request. All that he knows of Bishop John Marcellus P. Verot he said in the pamphlet written at Verot's death. Some of the data he gave there was only second hand, and incorrect. Referring to the Bishop when yet a priest, he made him travel "afoot and fasting, for several years, after a first mass said in Baltimore, to Ellicott's Mills, where he sang a High Mass and preached." This, according to Father B.S. Piot of St. Charles...

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He acknowledges McMahon's letter calling on him to assist in the work of the Catholic Summer school. He desires to express his readiness to do anything in his power. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}

Scope and Contents The responsibilities which McMaster's question places on Clay and Thompson is greater than they wish to assume. If they support him they would seem to sacrifice principle. If they say oppose him they provoke the bitter hostility of his friends towards them and their country in case he is defeated. Since the party has not decided not to hold another convention it makes no difference how they advise. They will approve whatever McMaster does because they have extreme confidence in his...

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He got Edwards card and is glad to know that the salt air is building him up. George Rhodius was taken by his guardian and nurse Beck to Atlantic City and then to someplace on the coast. The Court instructed the woman not to go with Rhodius. :: XI-2-k L.S. (Typed) 1p.