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It will give them great pleasure to have Edwards drop in for a day or two. His mother and sisters join them in the invitation. They can take some side trips if agreeable to Edwards. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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They expect Edwards to spend a day or two with them. :: XI-2-f Telegram

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He has stacks of old magazines to dispose of. If they would by of any service to Edwards, he would take pleasure in sending them. Harpers, North American Review, Scribners, and Century are probably complete and perhaps some others.

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Scope and Contents Edwards' letter gave him pleasure as he hears so little from Notre Dame except through the "Scholastic". Edwards is aware that he studied law at the University of Minnesota, took his degree in '95 and the LL.M. the next year. He gives a humorous account of his first months' law practice. He has been dabbling in politics to the extent of helping nominate good men. In that state nomination by the Republican party means almost sure election. He has worked for the nomination of William Henry...

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They appreciate Edwards' greetings. Christmas Day his mother had a bad fall on the ice in front of church, rendering her unconscious. She was sitting up in three days but still feel the effects. He has been very busy this fall. Those magazines are one step nearer Notre Dame. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp.

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At last he shipped Edwards the five boxes of magazines which he promised him. Edwards may wonder why it took so long. The only reason is that he is pretty slow. He would be pleased to have Edwards visit him this summer. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He tells sbout the cyclones of Minnesota; the storm killed about 175 persons. Professor J. C. Brogan would have enjoyed it immensely. When is Professor Fredrick J. Liscombe to make his appearance in Minnesota? They took a different route home, going by boat to Milwaukee, then to Waukesha.

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Last Friday and Saturday they had a grand time out at Lake Minnetruka. They had a cyclone Thursday but it didn't do much damage. This evening they are going to the opera house. Prof. Barthelomew has hia trained horses there. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for the picture of Notre Dame. It calls up many happy days and the recollection of many good times when the Crescent Club and little private library seances made brighter the week's work. A friend of his gave him a dinner the other day. He spent a good share of time for the Orphan's Fair. They hope they make enough to pay off the indebtedness.

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She called to see Father Felix Tissot in regard to Bishop Joseph Cretin's mitre. He has a miniature of Cretin which Edwards is welcome to. There are three mitres still in use. Tissot advised her to call on Bishop Thomas L. Grace. She will remember Edwards' instructions to offer to replace the mitre with a new one if required. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She called on Bishop Thomas L. Grace. He promised to send the mitre and other relics of Bishop Joseph Cretin when Bishop John Ireland returned from Europe. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She is greatly obliged for the Mass Father Granger will offer for her intention. Bishop Grace will wait until Bishop Ireland returns before sending the relics. Father Tissot will send some also. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Not until her sons returned from Notre Dame were they aware of the great favor Edwards obtained for them from the Holy Father. They thank him. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They thank Edwards very much for the New Year's remembrance and wish all at Notre Dame the best joys of the season. He is about to send the bicycle. They frequently go to Lake Minnetonka. They are pleased with Dr. Albert Zahm's success in aerodynamics and Dr. Charles P. Neill's position as Commissioner of Labor. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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Chute thanks Hudson for the information about the Lyceum Magazine. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Chute inquires who publishes the Lyceum Magazine. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It is seldom one can find Bishop John Ireland at home. Bishop Thomas L. Grace promised that Edwards should have his predecessor's mitre when Ireland returned from Europe. She expects to visit Notre Dame soon. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Dimissorial letters for Horatius Cajone admitting him to receive clerical tonsure. :: VI-2-g A.D.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Archbishop Joseph Alemany is compelled to find out whether Arnold Porter died in New Orleans in 1857. He was a native of Ireland; his wife here in San Francisco wishes to be married but could not prove her husband's death. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Rev. P.B. Morgan' s review of Bishop Thomas Augustus Jagger 's sermon on the mission of heresy. The fiftieth anniversary of Father Francis X. Weninger 's ordination to the priesthood with a sketch of his life. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 4 columns folio

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Clippings dealing with the financial difficulties of Archbishop John B. Purcell of Cincinnati, disclosing amounts owed by the Archbishop, solutions as to repayment as offered by readers, etc. :: II-5-g Newspaper clippings 9 columns

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The writer encloses $1.00 for the needy at Mt. Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Eugene Rousseau, cashier, transmits a copy of an act passed by the Legislature at the request of a large number of the stockholders of this bank providing for the raising of $1,000,000 by means of subscriptions to a cash stock. The Ursulines are requested to file their written vote for or against this act. The benefits of the subscription are given. On the reverse of this letter is printed an act to authorize the Citizens' Bank to convert shares secured by mortgage into cash shares. This has...

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The cashier is directed to require of them the payment of $300 due on May 1, 1851 for contribution of $1 a share on their 300 shares, called by the Board on May 8, 1850 in accordance with the law of April 5, 1847. Unless said amount is paid within 15 days, the Bank will bring suit. The signature of the cashier is indecipherable. :: VI-1-a Printed L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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C. Roselius, F. Grima, and W.CC. Claiborne, mortgage stockholders of the Bank, call attention to the annexed Memorial to be presented to the Legislature. If it meets their concurrence, they are to sign the enclosed Power of Attorney. The attached Memorial traces the financial history of the Bank. :: VI-1-k Printed L. 4pp. 4to.

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She asks Odin's approval for a book she has written called "Theo," a defense of the necessity and valve of a religious education. Sister Candida, S.C. , read the manuscript and said she thought Odin would approve it since it is a work calculated to be great benefit for young people. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Beauprez's letter of May 30 on June 29. He hopes his health will be good enough to allow him to remain in Milwaukee where he seems to like it. Affairs in this country are about the same. He gives details of the economy and a procession. The Catholic party headed by the Bishop of Bruges and the former governor, Mr. De Muelenaere, tried to overthrow the liberal party but at Bruges Bishop Malou lost a great part of his influence. The assistant, Father Isac, has left Beauprez's house...

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The church of Lansing, Michigan will be exposed to public sale unless steps are taken to meet the claims of the creditors. The men at the railroad whose subscriptions amounted to about $160 have been paid in store bills so are unable to pay as promised. Claessens suggests that Lefevere order a collection in the churches throughout the diocese or use some other means. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed no enclosure is a draft on Lucas and Simonds, bankers of St. Louis, for $50 which Blanc is to give to Anne Claffa when she calls. Blanc can have it cashed in New Orleans. P.S Claffa has written to Anne to tell her to call. A.L.S. On the same paper:

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On March 10, Claffa enclosed to Blanc for William and John Claffa, of New Orleans, late from Ireland, a draft for $50 on the Bank of Lucas and Simons, St. Louis. As yet he has not heard from Blanc nor his brothers. Blanc is to let him know if they have called or if they have left for Jefferson City. P.S. The draft was drawn in favor of Anne Claffa . Direct to the care of Father William Walsh, Jefferson City. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.