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He calls Onahan's attention to an inaccuracy in the table which deprives the diocese of Cleveland of nearly one-half of its Catholic population.

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Connelly, in answer to Hudson's request, sent two copies of the Catholic Mirror for June 4. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Connelly has been instructed by the Catholic Editorial Convention to extend thanks of the delegates for the kindness shown by Onahan in providing them with a meeting place.

Scope and Contents Connelly sends $50 which he has collected since leaving Bay City. Since the action of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, of Alton, Illinois has been publicized, Connelly has been asked by many subscribers to express their sympathy. Everyone condemns the action. One German priest who Connelly mentioned the matter to, referring to it as a mistake on the part of Baltes, exclaimed that "mistake" was a charitable word and that "gross stupidity" would better express it. The readers of the Journal...

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The Household Library of Ireland's Poets; an advertising leaflet containing notices of the book. In the papers of Father Daniel E. Hudson. :: X-3-f Printed leaflet 3pp. 8vo.

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Connolly sends The Household Library of Ireland's Poets. He hopes that it will merit a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends one of the Vertex Document Ties. He left the address to the Archbishop with Mr. O'Day. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He mailed the numbers of "The Seminary" Edwards asked for. He is sorry that he cannot allow the mitre to remain with Edwards as it is one of a set. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The mitre was received in good condition. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Fathers Taylor, Dougherty and Connolly determined after seeing the picture of the Archbishop in Edwards' collection to secure a more perfect picture. Connolly was commissioned to have one painted in Rome and inquires the size of the present frame. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan) invites Seton to dine with him on Monday, June 3 at one o'clock. He also invites Monsignor (Donatus) Sbar(r)etti for the same dinner.

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Archbishop (Corrigan) expresses thanks for Onahan's note, and the tickets for the delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Connolly is a student in the seminary, and encloses an article which he wishes McMaster to publish. He is compelled to have recourse to this means, as the system of teaching in use here in the seminary. He takes this means of justifying Maynooth, or at least of giving other an opportunity of defending it against the prejudices of German doctors who never lose a chance of making anything outside of Germany a butt. He does this from his sense of duty and honor as a theologian, and asks...

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Connolly remarks that no notice has been made of his letter concerning "Jansenism in Maynooth", in the Freeman's Journal. He is satisfied if McMaster felt the article not worthy of notice, but would like to know if the letter reached him, or if it was intercepted here the seminary. He wishes to know if the article has been received and if McMaster thinks it worthy of insertion. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are preparing for orders. They do not spend much time in the city as they live outside the limits. He cannot give a very agreeable report of the place; the appearance exteriorly and interiorly is perfectly horrible. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He cannot understand Edwards' coolness in not writing. He was glad to see his name in the Scholastic as among those returned. He sees that Edwards' perseverence is great in supporting the library of the Archcongraternity of the Blessed Virgin which must number 300 volumes by this time. Connolly had intended to write long before but had heard that Edwards had entered the Novitiate and later that his father had taken him home lest he should enter. Professor Joseph A. Lyons promised to send him...

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He thanks Edwards for his photograph. He learns from the Scholastic of the fine times at Notre Dame. He understands that Edwards is celebrated in the art of singing. He asks if he still takes lessons on the piano. Those advantages are cut off in the seminary. He advises Edwards to complete his studies before he leaves the university; he will be more independent afterwards. He wants no formality between himself and Edwards. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He asks if McMaster can print 5000 copies of an enclosure, sending the proof to Mr. Cady, Clerk of Arrears at the office of the Comptroller. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents J. P. Maguire of Cork is now in America for the purpose of writing a book on the condition of the Irish in that country. He wishes to obtain information from Purcell. P.S.—Connolly has obtained all that the bishops in the Lower Provinces have been contending for the last forty years. They are to have all the privliges of the Protestant minority in Canada; separate schools in the most unrestricted sense all committees named by the bishops; all teachers appointed and dismissed under their...

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He sends a draft for $3.50, balance on hand in the treasury of the Columbian Literary and Debating Society St. Edward Columbian Literary Club . He will not return to Notre Dame, but will attend the Rush Medical College in Chicago. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They appreciate highly Edwards' kind thought in obtaining the papal benediction and plenary indulgence for them. She hopes Oscar arrived safely at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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They saw Archbishop Robert Seton last week; she finds him very much aged and his memory very poor. She hopes Edwards' health is improved. She is enjoying Rome and Naples was charming. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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She is so sorry Peter Connor was so homesick that he had to come home. Mr. Connor advised taking Peter back as soon as he was straightened out. They will leave the latter part of the week for South Bend. Peter, being the best of the children has been petted a good deal. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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Millie Schmidt will be married to T. S. Grassell of Cleveland on May 29 at St. Joseph's Church. They will be so glad to welcome Edwards and it will be a great disappointment if he fails them. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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They are all distressed to hear of Edwards' illness. She expects to sail for Italy the last of the month for her health. She asks for Archbishop Robert Seton's address. She trusts Edwards is improving. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Oscar Schmidt is so unhappy about not getting a room. He says that sleeping with so many others disagrees with him. She asks Edwards to use his influence in getting him a room. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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They received Edwards' letter yesterday; Mr Connor is in the East. Nevertheless, they want Edwards to be sure and stop off and visit with the rest of them. Mr. McCoullough who is contemplating sending his son to Notre Dame would be glad to see Edwards. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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Having heard from Oscar that Edwards intends going to Europe she wants to give him her folks address. Mother and Willie would be overjoyed at seeing Edwards somewhere. Edwards will have to come to see them Christmas. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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He has written to Downing's Foreign Express as Edwards directed. The paintings are not valuable, but are supposed to be three hundred years old. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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His son Oscar informs him that the four old painting he sent from London as a present to the Notre Dame Art Museum are held in New York for duty. Connor was informed in London that there would be no duty on account of the age of the paintings. He asks what the claim is. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.