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Scope and Contents Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. is once more returning from the jaws of death. Sunday he suffered from hemorrhage of the brain; the blood gushed from ears, nose and eyes. Three doctors performed an operation. The affairs of the Sisters of Holy Cross are going from bad to worse The French capitulants left Wednesday. Father Peter Franciscus C.S.C. is going with them to bring the decrees of the chapter to His Holiness. Franciscus is replaced by Father A. Dion C.S.C. of Canada as Proc....

Scope and Contents She has not heard anything since Mgr. Francesco Satolli's visit but things have assumed a menacing appearance. The Sisters at Notre Dame learned that they were to be cut off from St. Mary's, the habit changed, that they were to don a sort of secular uniform and be as servant girls working in the College. A committee was appointed to oppose such underhand design binding them against their will. Mother General of the Sisters of Holy Cross was greatly incensed against the administration. Mother...

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Father does not advise her to write to Archbishop Riordan or Mgr. Francesco Satolli. The latter will no doubt bring the matter through. The interference and opposition of Mother Augusta of the Sisters of Holy Cross may cause great delay. When Mother Ascension considers the removal of Bishop Joseph Dwenger of Fort Wayne she cannot but feel that God is acting. The prolongation of Father Thomas Walsh's life is but a question of months. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Edwards' cable on Ascension Day was gratefully received. She is happy that Edwards is enjoying excellent health. No news from Father Sorin. No doubt Edwards has heard of the Johnstown Flood. 17,000 reported lost. Brother Raphael whose relatives live ther went to the place yesterday. It is reported that a Catholic Church was swept away, but a corner where the statue of the Blessed Virgin stood is left standing, the lamp is still burning. Old Mr. Fenlon died Sunday. P.S. They received word...

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Their fervent prayers will accompany Edwards everywhere. She is sending a partial translation of the Prospectus of Mondorf. P.S. Brother Columkille C.S.C. died last night. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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It occured to her that Edwards will probably meet Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. when the Touraine is docking and bring him to the Sturtebant House. If so, he might have Father O'Connell call at Sweeny's Hotel and get Sorin's mail. She is glad Edwards will be the first to meet Sorin. They say Sorin is so lonesome. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards' telegram announcing the arrival of Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. was a double joy since Sorin wrote that he was unable to leave till Father Zahm would come. She hopes Edwards has attended to the mail. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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May the year 1893 prove to Edwards one of greatest blessings and graces. She has been quite poorly. What a pity Father Edward Sorin is not able to attend to business himself. All would be glad to have everything settled. She asks if he thinks Bishop Keane could do something for them. She had a letter from Sister Arsene who is now a Cistersian novice. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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A cablegram from Rome announced the transfer of Bishop Joseph Rademacher from Nashville to Fort Wayne - all by prayer! The condition of Father Thomas Walsh is daily becoming more alarming. Father Granger offered his life to God for Walsh. Notre Dame is certainly on the cross. She is glad Edwards keeps close so he can be here when Mgr. Francesco Satolli comes. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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She wishes Edwards a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She hopes Edwards' trip will prove beneficial to his health. She is gratified to learn that Mrs. Monarch was pleased with her humble accomodations. The little plant Mrs. Monarch admired in St. Edwards' Park is called Echeveria. Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. is soon to return home and is still in feeble health. Father John O'Connell left on the Alaska last Saturday.

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She is delighted that Edwards' trip is proving such a delightful source of enjoyment. She wrote Edwards of the unsatisfactory state of things and Father's Edward Sorin consequent disappointment. She has just been informed of the death of Edwards' father. Many prayers and masses will be said here. Father Sorin begs her to convey his sympathies.

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The enclosed by Father Francis Franciscus will plead its own cause. If the favor is granted, address the Ave to Bishop Joseph Koppes of Luxembourg. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Felicia asked her to remind Edwards of his promise to send her a Medical Dictionary. Her address is Our Saviour's Hospital, Jacksonville, Illinois Sister Ascension would be very thankful if Edwards would get her a diary for 1898 and a small passbook from the office. P.S. She was forgetting to ask for a French book lately printed from the works of St. Liguori. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. handed her the enclosed to be explained to Professor Luigi Gregori . She asks Edwards to do so. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards' letter found all quite well at Notre Dame. She is glad that Edwards cannot live outside of Notre Dame, but wishes he could make up his mind to live in it as a member of the community. It would be better temporally speaking to be settled in that way. The little sacrifices would be less than he imagines. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Sister has learned that Mr. Toomey inquired if any of the Sisters from the Scholastic were working on the Ordo and since they were not this was left to the Sisters on the Ave Maria. The arrangement is that Sister Mary Cherubim will work on the Ordo at her recreation. The Scholastic has been late, owing to the ill disposition on the part of the principal worker. She has more difficulty with the Sisters in the Printing Office than with any other employment in the House. :: X-2-h A.L.S....

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Sister requests that Hudson try to have the folding machine in operation as soon as the sisters have moved. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Ascension believes the nuns could get along with the type-setting. Sister M. Agnella is to replace Sister M. Joanna . Sister M. Cherubim's time has been taken by another Lady the last few days. Sister M. Alexis could not be taken from the Kitchen. She would like to see the protrait Hudson mentioned. There are times when more than ever one feels the Divine Assistance. She asks Hudson to pray for her. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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At the direction of the Very Reverend Father General Edward Sorin she sends the address of Maggie Flynn and her confessor, Father E. H. Welch of Boston University. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Please send some one to the clothes room for a basket of treasures to go to the Library. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents She has read twice over the beautiful verses he copied for her. It brings to mind the patient suffering of Father Augustus Lemonnier C.S.C. . She stands in admiration of his beautiful soul. It is an honor and privilege for Edwards to have been Lemonnier's chosen friend, because Lemonnier must have found in Edwards qualities and virtues corresponding to his own. A soul like his is out of place anywhere but in the sanctuary. She recalls to mind the day they visited St. Joseph's Farm with...

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Astor received McMaster's letter of April 23 and rejoices with him over the fact that the property of the Propaganda has been saved. He is grateful that his son could be of some service in such an interesting cause. He regrets that he is unable to serve as Vice President or to have his name used as one. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the list of dictionaries and other information concerning them. It will prove useful.

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A person who desires the grace to become a Benedictine sends McMaster $2 to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Bill of Lading. Consignee James F. Edwards. :: XI-2-g Printed Form, A. 2pp.

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At the request of Geraldine M. O'Meara they send a package of manuscripts by her sister, Kathleen O'Meara. He signs the letter: Editor Atlantic Monthly. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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For two years Mrs. Alice Seymour has taught the Countess' daughters English and piano. Mrs. Seymour is an English authoress, a singer, and an artist at the piano. She left the Countess' home at her own wish in May, 1878. Copy of a letter. Found in the Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C . paper. On the reverse side:

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She has sent to the Ave Maria a paper on one of the churches of Cologne. Atteridge sends two dramas for girls. She thanks Hudson for the Ave Marias. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Atteridge is sending the second part of "From Diest to Montaigne". She would like to send a plot and a few chapters of a serial for Hudson's approval. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.