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Emily Brent has decided to give up the house and Jeannie is going to live with her niece Mrs. Burritt. The confusion of moving will interfere with Edwards' visit. She regrets that they will be deprived of such a real pleasure as his visit would have been. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' last letter was so assuring to her of his great friendship. She knows Edwards will never forget her sister's soul. She has been there two weeks; she describes her surroundings. Captain Buritt has been extremely ill; he has a "cancerous tumor". Miss Emily Brent desires remembrances. The fair for the new St. Peter's was a great success. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Edwards has lost many dear friends but the crowning sorrow is the death of Father Sorin. She hopes to have the pleasure of meeting Edwards soon. Life is so short for separations from friends. She wishes him a Holy Christmas. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Carroll was much pained to find that Clarke did not know of the death of their sister Anne. She died on Dec. 20, 1882 and saintly sister Mrs. Fitzhugh, Dec. 4, 1883. She and her sister Rebecca are lonely, the only two left of a large family. She asks if Clarke had heard that Duddington, their old home, is no longer in the family. Waggaman advised them to sell and it gave them terrible grief. They have none of the papers or pamphlets, that Clarke asks for. They destroyed much rubbish,...

Scope and Contents Carroll is writing from a place not far from Washington. A great niece of his, Jane Brent, is being sent to be under Mrs. Seton's care. Since her uncle neglected to ask Mrs. Seton whether she can afford to admit the girl, the Archbishop is asking for her admission. He believes "unimproved but innocent" Jane will, under the care of Mrs. Seton, Margaret, and Fanny, give satisfaction to Mrs. Seton and the neighborhood. It is Sunday and the Archbishop is fatigued. The gentlemen who came...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges Richard's letters of July 28 and Sept. 3, 1803 and Feb. 8, 1804. He did not see the first until about Christmas because he was traveling. When he recommended to Richard and Father Jean Dilhet to advise their parishioners to provide the traveling expenses of another priest he meant this merely as a recommendation. If Richard had reasons for postponing the announcement he is not to be blamed. At the time Carroll had fears that all the Sulpicians would be called to France...

Scope and Contents Carroll acknowledges with pleasure Levadoux's letters of Mar. 1 and April 24 and with the latter the bill of exchange on Mr. Bell of Philadelphia for $200, which he has given to Father Leonard Neale. Carroll thanks Levadoux for the exactness with which he has carried out his duties and taken care of the affairs of the church in those distant parts. Since he feels that he cannot take care of Vincennes and the Illinois country Carroll intends to pout Father Jean Rivet in charge and let him...

Scope and Contents Carroll announced with pleasure the arrival of Father Diliet Jean Dilhet, S.S., who will join Levadoux in the spring. He suggests that Levadoux give him charge of Riviere au Raisin and give Father Gabriel Richard the Vicariate of Detroit since he wishes to keep him near him. He has consented to Richard's going to Detroit, and he understands from Father Jean Rivet's letter that he will remove there in the spring. The obstacles to Richard's removal from the Illinois were the attachments to his...

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Carroll sends McMaster $3.10 which he owes on the Freeman's Journal. He is sorry to have to discontinue his paper but Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes of Alton, Illinois has placed an interdict upon the paper and has forbidden them to read it. The paper should not be sent until further orders are received. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carroll was informed that Onahan had a letter for him at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He was unable to see Onahan before leaving so he asks that it be forwarded.

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Through resolution of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, greetings are extended to the Columbian Catholic Congress, along with wishes for success.

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Since he has to stop the Journal, he wishes to pay his bill. Father Quitter desires to have his Journal stopped also. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Carroll's speech on being introduced to the Congress as temporary president. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland.)

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Carroll's speech on being introduced to the Congress as temporary president. Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Printed D. 1p. 8vo.

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Carroll thanks Onahan for the invitation to the Columbian Catholic Congress, which he hopes to attend.

Scope and Contents Carroll regrets that Onahan will not be able to visit Maryland before the Congress. There are some matters which Carroll would like to discuss with Onahan. Carroll has prepared a short address to deliver when introduced as Temporary Chairman. Were Carroll to be named as permanent chairman, the address could serve for both honors. He asks by what rules the Congress will be governed, or if it is an open question to be decided by themselves. According to Cardinal James Gibbons, there...

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Carroll received the letter; but he is going to the country today. He will return Saturday, and try to see Count Adrien Albert de Mun and confer with him. A Paris address is written on the inside. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Carroll had an interview with Count (Adrien Albert) de Mun, asking him to accept an invitation to attend the (Columbian) Catholic Congress to be held in Chicago. The United States would welcome the Catholic Party Leader of France. The Count feels it his duty to go yet is not certain that he may visit the United States.

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Interview with De Mun today. De Mun cannot say positively but thinks he will go to the Congress. (Note by Onahan: The forgoing cablegram is from exgovernor Carroll who presided over the Baltimore Catholic Congress. He is chairman of the Committee of Arrangements for the Catholic Congress of 1893.)

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Other duties prevent Mother Carroll from accepting Onahan's invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Edwards will know how sincerely they sympathize with him. Dear saintly Mother Angela, (C.S.C.)! She prayed for all her devoted friends and left a grand, significant record and example to follow. They will write a lengthy reply very soon.

Scope and Contents Although they have been silent they often think of Edwards. He certainly has the "Open Sesame" to the many treasures which he has acquired. It seems that Edwards' presence is sufficient to open the hearts of all around. Their nephew Mr. Fitzhugh is with them. Mary Ewing wrote them of all their friends at St. Mary's. Tomorrow will be the anniversary of the death of Charles Carroll of Carrollton; he was the first cousin of their grandfather Charles Carroll and the guardian of their father and...

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St. Mary's is simply perfection. She describes it at length and tells the things she saw at Notre Dame, her meeting with Edwards, etc. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 10pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They were delighted by the notice of the gift of Caspar Borgess Bishop of Detroit, Michigan. They ask if the crowns were restored. Father Carroll told them he would give Edwards a likeness of his uncle Edmund Burke, Bishop of Halifax. The Carrolls are situated near their nephew Carroll Fitzhugh. Their niece, Mrs. Burritt, comes in often, their boys, Hugh, Guy, and Boyce would love to go to Notre Dame, but no money. Another niece, Mrs. Daingerfield of Alexandria, Va. comes often, also other...

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They were most truly distressed to read the account of the desecration committed by those wicked thieves in the church of Notre Dame. They sympathize with the Community in this heavy sorrow. They send kind regard to James Edwards.

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It seems that Edwards has forgotten to write. They have interested Mother Gertrude, Eureka, California, in the Memorial Hall. They will try at the Carmelite Convent in Baltimore for letters of Archbishop Neale. Their pastor Father Devine has a photograph of Bishop O'Sullivan which they will try to have him lend to Edwards. They read where Edwards lectured on Rembrandt. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.

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They are obliged to Edwards for the book of sketches of Notre Dame and were delighted to know of the gifts that Bishop O'Sullivan sent Edwards. They do not deserve the credit for it. They are enjoying the company of Mrs. Fitzhugh of Bay City, Michigan. They inquire after Father Shortis.

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They send Edwards many thanks for the lovely remembrance just received, and good wishes for the season. They ask Edwards to give the enclosed to Father Daniel E. Hudson for the "Ave Maria" subscription. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They are very much gratified that their friends at Notre Dame think so kindly of them.. They will ask Rt. Rev. Jeremiah O'Sullivan bp. of Mobile, Alabama to Send Edwards his photograph. Miss Emily C. Brent will use evry effort to secure a souvenir of Bishop Leonard Neale from the Visitation Academy, Georgetown, where he is buried. The Carrolls will send a picture of their father and one of the old mansion. Every brick of the Duddington Mansion is contained in hte beautiful new parochial...

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In a short time Edwards will have a grand time at the University. The visitors will take great delight in seeing Bishops' Memorial Hall. Father Curley of Georgetown suggests that Visitation Convent, Georgetown, may have some of Archbishop Leonard Neale's letters. They are keeping house now.