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Father Richmond, as Father Zahm calls him, but whose real name is Father Etchman F. X. Etschman , left here. Etchman took all his books with him, and the new priest is German and keeps nothing but German works. Corby just made $1400 on a fair for this place. He has been very busy. He is glad the marble basins in the washroom are used; they will not put him down for a fool now. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He regrets not to be able to do something. He got a $200 collection Christmas which was enough for his personal debts. He was under the impression that the Archbishop Most Rev. John M. Henni would sign a mortgage that would clear up debts and salary, but he would not sign it. Times are hard here. Corby is getting no salary, but he hopes to get the debt under control in six months and will then demand from the congregation all that it owes him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He is anxious to know how Edwards is getting along. He asks if Jo is still alive and if he has a pass on the Lake Shore. He tried to get those works of Brownson from Father John O'Keefe for Edwards but failed. Corby was never happier in his life than he is now. All he wants is a little news. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He left an English straw hat in his room, now Father Thomas Walsh's room; he asks Edwards to send it to him. He wants to have one made like it as he cannot find a hat to suit him. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was glad to hear from Edwards because Edwards knows better than anyone except Brother Edward how Corby esteemed Notre Dame and worked for its interests. It gives him consolation to know that he still finds a place in the affections of its inmates. Even if Edwards had not written, he would still consider him a friend. The prosperity of Notre Dame delights him. Money never was so flush in the United States as during the last two years. Perhaps they will see another financial crisis within...

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He thanks Edwards for his letter. All are well. Corby got a letter from Miss Fendrich lately. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He knew that Edwards was always true to their friendship and was not surprised at his not writing. He has in progress a nice little house. He will have a room for Edwards when he visits him in the summer. He is very glad to hear that Notre Dame is booming. The College Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Watertown has nine new students. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He does not write often to anyone at Notre Dame, still the fast friendship formed has not changed a particle. Maj . Gaul Sykes was well known to Corby; his 5th Army Corps was noted for doing good work. Corby will see the Panorama of Gettysburg when he goes to Chicago. They had a grand Easter service. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Although he is retired from public life still he likes to remember his friends. Corby is doing well; his new house is fine. Father Patrick Condon C.S.C. is not very well but is improving The college here is doing well. P. S. He asks how many students are now at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for his kind wishes. Edwards' constant friendship is in perfect harmony with his character. Corby does not forget his dear friends at Notre Dame and elsewhere. He had hoped to see Edwards Christmas. Perhaps Edwards could come up Easter. His thoughts often turn to Toledo where he was received by Edwards' excellent parents. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The vestment in question is at the college. It seems that it was sent when Father Patrick Condon C.S.C. was president. Corby suggests that Edwards get a respectable vestment from Notre Dame to replace it. He was sorry to hear that Fathers Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C . and Daniel Spillard, C.S.C . are sick. P. S. He asks what Father Peter Cooney is doing. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thinks it will be easier to get that vestment in vacation. Father Granger has some white vestments received from the Propagation of the Faith Society intended not only for Notre Dame but also their missions. One of these could be sent as replacement. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He will not forget Edward's request about letters of bishops. He has a surplice of Father Piurre Jean De Smet, Indian missionary, given to him by Col. Otis. He will bring it down in vacation. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sent a letter to Notre Dame, but drops this line to Toledo. Edwards will get the letter Friday. He sends New Year's greetings. Note: On the reverse side Edwards has copied part of the letter of Eugene Amoretti of Dec. 27, 1884. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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List of those on the various committees in charge of activities of the Golden Jubilee of Notre Dame University. :: XI-1-m 1p.

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Corby plans to write to Father John A. Zahm to get the geography of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and old Mexico. Father Patrick Condon, C.S.C., while visiting his parents, wrote that he planned to stop off at Notre Dame on his return trip to Watertown. After discussing Hudson's statement with Father John O'Keefe, Corby understands what Hudson meant regarding Condon. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Corby thanks Hudson for his letter. Father Kelly arrived last evening and then departed this morning. Kelly told Corby about P.P.'s resignation and the numerous changes; but Kelly takes little interest in anything except his new house. Father John O'Keefe sends his regards. Corby wishes he could see Colonel Elmer Otis . On a mission near Fond du Lac, the priest there told Corby of a strange case more wonderful than that of Louise Lateau in Europe. There is a young German woman fifteen...

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News there is purely "local"; it would interest a man like Father Patrick J. Colovin who spent several years there. Hudson's letter of September 27 was received. Through the "Scholastic" and other sources they learn of the prosperity of Notre Dame. Money has never been so abundant in the United States as it has been in the past two years but Corby predicts a crisis within three years. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 16mo.

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It is hard for boys to write letters during vacation. He is having such a fine time it will be hard for him to go back to school. Bishop Burke has his old crozier for Edwards and his mitre if he gets a new one. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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Death notice of Corcelle who died September 3, 1892 in Paris. (The names of many relatives are listed). (On the back is a note in Seton's hand): "I knew him in 1867 and last saw him in 1889. He gave me a grand dinner."

Scope and Contents They are much disturbed by the latest news which her daughter has received. Her daughter has persuaded her that her sentiments would add weight to the reasons she has given Seton to try to change his intolerable position. The first thing to do is, at the beginning of winter, to be dispensed from night calls and mass before dawn. If those measures prove satisfactory she sees only one remedy, that is, to take advantage of the boredom for his sanctification and gain merit. She and her...

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He is pleased to hear that Seton will speak before the Board of Trade. There are few Catholics on the Board. He believes that if more Catholics would participate, the city would benefit.

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Annie Corcoran sends McMaster $3.66 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Corcoran sends McMaster $3. to aid the Indian Missions and credits Thomas Corcoran for the collecting of the money. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In reply to Purcell's letter Corcoran submits the following opinion. Looking at the case as presented he does not believe Mr. Bunbury was under censure. The positive laws of God and Church do not bind under "grave incommodum." That was Banbury's case, and there was no contumacy in his actions. In the concrete case under American law, Bunbury was just exercising his right. Canon 155 of the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore forbids laymen to go to court against ecclesiastics without...

Scope and Contents Corcoran received Purcell's letter in due time and gave it full and attentive consideration. He was prepared to submit a reply when unfortunately he was called to town and kept busy, sent to Baltimore for Bishop Gross's consecration, and busy visiting with students returning from the American College at Rome, until business was impossible. This is his only excuse. With this letter Purcell will receive the documents enclosed to him by Purcell. His answer he sends to Purcell for prudential...

Scope and Contents Corcoran received a letter from Orestes A. Brownson last month in which there were several points which Corcoran would have answered had he not suffered a pulmonary attack. He sends condolences to Henry and his family on the loss of the great, good man. Corcoran was in doctor's hands when he heard the sad news and was grieved that he was deprived for ever of the opportunity, so kindly furnished by Brownson, of renewing their friendly intercourse that had been interrupted by the civil war,...

Scope and Contents In a letter marked "private" Corcoran informs McMaster that some young men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary have agreed to say the daily prayer for the Spiritual welfare of the Indians. He feels Providence will soon punish both rulers and people for the injustices done the poor tribes. Since neither he nor the students wish to be known, he asks that the money be credited to "Teacher and fourteen students, Pennsylvania". He wonders what has become of our "parental" government, and...

Scope and Contents Corcoran apologizes for not answering Clarke's of Dec. 13, 1884. Being in Baltimore, he did not come back to Overbrook until March and has been sick. A partial operation in April gave temporary relief and a more thorough one in May relieved him entirely. He spent the summer at the sea-side recovering. Corcoran feels honored to contribute to the personal reputation of Bishop Patrick Neeson Lynch, unless the work is already completed. Corcoran suggests meeting Clarke in New York on Oct....

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The books have been shipped by express. He does not think there are many copies of the "Catholic Miscellany" of charleston to be found. The Sisters of Mercy in Sumter, S. C. have a copy. The copy they had was burned in the great fire of Dec. 11, 1861. They have 7 vols. of "U. S. Catholic Magazine"; 6 Vols. "Metropolitan".