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He asks how Peter is getting along mentally and physically and requests an answer. :: XI-2-h Telegram

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He sent Father Andrew Morrissey C.S.C. a formal letter presenting the paintings to him for the University. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed he sends a check for $8. He does not know what the custom-house charges are for. The pictures are supposed to have been stolen or smuggled from Italy almost three hundred years ago. News from Oscar is favorable. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' letter of condolence for the loss of Father Thomas Mackin was received and will be forwarded to his relatives in Chicago. His family is in Mexico for the winter, but will be back in May. They would like to hear from Edwards. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mrs. Place will write to Edwards about sending her son to Notre Dame. He asks that Edwards give her lower rates if he can. He has met the boy and he impresses him more than favorably. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Some time ago a Mrs. F. B. Place told him of her desire to send her son to a Catholic college. He promised if she should run short $50 in her boy's tuition he would pay it. He supposed that his wife knew her but found out that she does not. Mrs. Place wrote from Philadelphia asking for $120 saying that she had been robbed. He did not send her the money on the advice of his wife and Father Mackin. She mentioned Father Schulte of Iowa City as a friend of hers. Connor asks Edwards to check up...

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Both letters received and the conclusion is difficult to make. He has not written her Mrs. F.B. Place. He had promised to give her 40 or 50 dollars if she ran short to pay for the boy's schooling, but was surprised when she wrote for money to pay her board. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed he sends souvenirs at the request of Archbishop James Gibbons. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends some articles for Edwards' cabinet. One or two not marked, he was in doubt as to ownership. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. Postcard

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He was sorry he did not see Edwards. Better luck next time. He asks advice about a boy learning electrical engineering in New York. The electrical business is quite young and may prove of much benefit to the young man. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for the interest he took in regard to locating Joe. For the present he will remain at home and then try the other place. Father Thomas A. Lee is to be rector of St. Matthew's Church, Washington, when Father Placide Louis Chapelle leaves for Santa Fe as Bishop. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He received Edwards' kind letter in reference to having Joe go to Lynn. He mentioned the matter to Father P.J. Donohur of the Cathedral, but fears that the proper course wasn't pursued as nothing came of it. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He will accept Edwards' kind offer of beads for the sanctuary ladies if not too much trouble. The society numbers sixteen.

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The surprise Edwards sent them in the shape of Christmas gifts was simply grand. The Cardinal's picture is much admired. Connor will send the mitre Edwards spoke of. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He was sorry he was not at home when Edwards called but will see him on his return. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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The paintings were received. The cardinal James Gibbons said he received a letter from Edwards. Father Magnien received the painting intended for him. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Enclosed find mitre of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kendrick. Edwards' letter was handed to Connor by Cardinal's secretary to answer and forward mitre if possible.

Scope and Contents The mitre he sent belonged to Bishop James Roosevelt Baily Bayley. He now sends one that belonged to Bishop Martin John Spaulding Spalding. In answer to Edward's questions, he would say that the Cardinal needs an ordinary mitre for general use. Parties from Philadelphia have written the Cardinal for relics for a Historical cabinet. Edwards can judge Connor's answer. Connor thinks the west needs building up. Philadelphia has had enough. The Cardinal would prize the mitres Edwards mentions...

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Edwards kind favour to the ladies was received. They return many thanks.

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He was sorry to hear of McMaster's illness and hopes for a speedy recovery. McMaster should not consider this an intrusion, for though only slightly acquainted personally, he has know McMaster well through the columns of the Freeman for many years. He wishes McMaster a happy Christmas and many happy returns. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Connor ? asks McMaster to send him a book he had mentioned. The writer's purpose is to obtain information on Monsignor Pacca, and Monsignors Vitaleski, Randi, Nino Simoni, Antui Mattei. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They invite Edwards' attention to the Professional Memoirs, Corps of Engineers United States Army, and Engineer Department at Large a quarterly magazine. It is of value to all engineers; the price has been reduced; subscription is solicited. :: XI-2-m Postczrd, PRINTED

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Conolly has received the Ave Maria, money order and letter from Hudson. He has mailed their last years volume containing all their published numbers and will appreciate any notice in the Ave Maria. He returns the $3 Hudson sent and will try to make known the Ave Maria. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Conrardy makes Henry's acquaintance through Miss Ruth ? Elbers ? . He would have been happy to have known Henry's illustrious father, Orestes A. Brownson . Conrardy had heard of Brownson before he had come to this country and had known that he was a convert. Conrardy had read the "Convert" and the "American Republic" but has been unable to procure the Review. He will ask Archbishop Francis N. Blanchet of Oregon but if Henry has some numbers he can spare, Conrardy would greatly appreciate...

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Bishop Conroy will receive McMaster on the coming Friday or Saturday at any time McMaster wishes to appoint. He is staying for the present at St. Joseph's Presbytery in order to be near his former Pupils who are pastors in that parish and in surrounding parishes. He intends to leave for the South after the coming Tuesday and then to spend several weeks in New York upon his return from the Southern and Western States. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Conroy will be consecrated Bishop of Albany by the Archbishop of New York on the 3rd Sunday of October and he would like Purcell to preach on the occasion. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Conroy acknowledges Purcell's letter accepting the invitation to preach at the Consecration. Conroy will expect him at the episcopal residence in Lydius Street. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Conroy received Purcell's letter of Sept. 25 and was startled to learn from it the character he has at home and abroad. Purcell believed the admonition required, and his advice was at once accepted. Last week he was obliged to hold ordinations at the Cathedral, this week he is detained by official and financial business that can be handled only by himself, but hopes to leave the city immediately afterwards. He regrets that he will be unable to go as far as Cincinnati. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp....

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Father Edward Coleman would have been affiliated to Albany had he given satisfaction. Coleman had charge of a mission in which there were three churches and some stations; he left all in a worse state than when he had received the church. The funds he collected he applied to himself and family. Because of his dishonesty the property had to be forfeited for non-payment. The man is worthless. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In reference to Father Murphy, he sends an enclosed letter which he asks Purcell to return. The weakness alluded to was too public. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.