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Last summer when he purchased the casts from Decombs it was with the understanding that he would allow a discount of 25%. Edwards always gets a good discount in anything he buys for the library. If Decombs is not satisfied with the bargain he made, Edwards will return the casts. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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If Hagerty can secure him a pass to Dubuque, he will confer a great favor. An enclosed note grants a pass to Edwards James F.. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He had given up all hopes of hearing from McKee. He is glad he is enjoying his vacation. Had Edwards received a letter sooner he might have had the pleasure of seeing some of those Kentucky belles. He met some of the beauties and it pleased him to find them good Catholics. From appearances there will be a larger number of students than last year. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Edwards sends $7.00. $5.00 from students, $1.00 from J.A. Lyons, and $1.00 from himself. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards again takes the liberty to ask for new favors for the Bishops' Memorial Hall. He asks if there is in existence a mitre used by Bishop McGill. He is anxious to secure the mitre in which Gibbons was consecrated. So far Edwards has failed to find souvenirs of the first three archbishops of Baltimore. He asks also for the mitre used by Gibbons at the third Plenary Council. The Memorial Hall is the first attempt to illustrate a nation's whole hierarchy by a complete collection of...

Scope and Contents He begs Claypool not to draw him into this terrible mixup. Many at Notre Dame do not care to have the school mentioned in connection with their friend George Rhodius. He was connected with the preparatory school, but never entered college. The poor boy fell into bad hands after he left Notre Dame. His mother asked Edwards not to appear against George. Should George hear that he had testified that he was an imbecile George would conceive a violent hatred for Edwards. Time and time again...

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In his hurry that morning, he placed an extra c in the word necessary. He intended to erase it, but was interrupted. Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. often inquires about Oliver and his family. When Jamie returns he should come out to see them all. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Mother Ascension has informed Edwards that Madame has promised to assist them in securing souvenirs of Cardinal John B. de Cheverus, first Bishop of Boston. They have established a national monument to the American Bishops in the form of a Bishops' Memorial Hall . They are particularly anxious to secure a mitre used by the first Bishop of each diocese. Edwards will be obliged if she can inform them of any person who can assist them in getting souvenirs of Bishop Dubourg, first Titular Bishop...

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Some years ago Thomas Cavanagh, a Harvad law student, presented to his alma mater, Notre Dame, a bust of John Boyle O'Reilly which he secured from Bachmann. It was a real work of art. The ivory continues to chip off ruining the appearance of the bust. If Bachmann can do anything to restore its beauty he will confer a great favor. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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With this he sends a copy of the constitution of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. The late Mother Angela felt that Straniero was the person to secure the approbation of the Holy See. Many of the old sisters are anxious to secure the approval of Rome before they die.

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Otero's letter should have been answered long ago. Mrs. Otero came to Notre Dame, but her visit was all too short. Miguel A. Otero, Jr. returned to Chicago with her. Miguel's ear was giving him trouble to Edwards took him to the doctor. The other evening he had to chide Miguel for his manners at the table when they had dinner with the Frawley boys. He is sure Miguel will develop into an excellent man. :: XI-2-i A.L.(unsigned) 3pp.

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The address (Seton) sent for the Bishops' Memorial Hall has arrived. They expect a visit from John Gilmary Shea some time this month. Professor Egan, Father Hudson, Father Sorin and all (Seton)'s friends hope that (Seton) will come with Shea. John McMaster has placed all his father's (John Alphonsus McMaster) library, pictures, and correspondence in the Bishops' Memorial Hall.

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Many absences in Chicago have kept him from congratulating (Seton) on his address before the Parliament of Religions. Father (Edward F. Sorin) is to celebrate his feast tomorrow but (Edwards) fears he will not be able to receive his friends; he has not been well for several days. Father (Daniel E.) Hudson's face is in bad shape from ivy poisoning. (P.S.) Is Seton pleased with "Dignity of Labor" in pamphlet form?

Scope and Contents A severe cold deprived E(dwards) of all energy for many weeks; he is now almost himself again. He has been arranging the little souvenirs (Seton) gave him. When they get their fireproof building E(dwards) intends to reserve a room for the Setons and christen it The Monsignor Seton Department of the Catholic Historical Collections of America. They have an excellent lot of boys this year and most are Catholics. Is there any truth in the rumor that (Archbishop Francis) Satolli is to be made...

Scope and Contents Edwards today read in a western paper that (Seton) is descended from the saintly King of England. He would like (Seton) to give him a good account of this interesting fact. Yesterday with Father (William) Corby, (C.S.C.) Edwards visited Bertrand, (Michigan), a once flourishing town just over the Indiana line. While there he secured several relics from the old church of Fathers (Stephen Theodore) Badin, (Louis) De Seille, (Benjamin Marie) Petit, and (Edward F.) Sorin (C.S.C.), now tumbling...

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He supposes Desire has written the particulars of Paul Wood's horrible death. His parents were also injured. The money Paul was saving for his European trip has to defray his funeral expenses. Edwards sends a bill for the paintings she ordered. The money is badly needed by Wood's family. Gregori has a fine studio in Florence. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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Permit Edwards to wish her and Miss Teale a Happy and Blessed New Year. He heard from Mr. Vinton Liddell whose wife and Miss Hall accompanied them to the North Cafe. He started to go abroad but his friend was taken suddenly ill; when he recovered it was too late. Mr. D. Wentz was graduated from Harvard last June. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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This picture of Indians shows a happy family. He hopes she is well. :: XI-2-i Postcard, signed

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He sends the card with much love. :: XI-2-i Postcard, signed

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Edwards remitted to the Postmaster, Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. twenty-five lire; advise sent to the Exchange office at New York to enable Bishop Francis Frederick Linneborn, Rome, Italy to draw that amount in Italy. :: XI-2-l A. (Receipt)

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Rhein will confer him a favor by having the enclosed renewed. Rhodius expects to be home then and Edwards wishes to run over. :: XI-1-o (Incomplete) 1p.

Scope and Contents Edwards expresses appreciation for the donation of the "Deceased Bishops of the United States" to the library. He offers to let Clarke see a letter written by Bishop Celestine R. de la Hailandiere . Edwards has also a collection of pictures of Bishops of the United States. He gives a long list of the names of Bishops whose pictures he has. Edwards will appreciate it if Clarke knows where he could get pictures of the Bishops. They intend to have a series of portraits painted in oil for...

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Edwards sent for Clarke's perusal a letter he received years ago from Bishop Celestine de la Hailandiere, 2nd Bishop of Vincennes. Edwards prizes it highly and wants it returned by registered mail. He wishes Clarke would visit Notre Dame. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards thanks Clarke for the pamphlets sent to the library. The first Bishop of New Orleans was never Archbishop of Havana. After he resigned the See of New Orleans, he was made Vicar General, Provisor, of Havana and afterwards Archbishop of Guatemala. Father Edwards Sorin C.S.C. is in Europe. P.S. Edwards wants a portrait of Clarke to place near Brownson and Shea in a gallery of Catholic writers that they have commenced at Notre Dame. Fathers Thomas Walsh and Daniel Hudson send...

Scope and Contents Clarke's photograph has arrived and everyone is pleased with it. Especially Edwards because he was the cause. It will be framed and put in the gallery of eminent Catholic laymen. Edwards hopes to have an oil painting taken from the photograph. He wants Clarke to come to Notre Dame. He seeks Catholic Directories before 1854. All but 6 pictures of the 69 Bishops consecrated for sees in the United States have been received. Edwards lists the name of the bishops whose portraits he still...

Scope and Contents Edwards delayed acknowledging the annuals because he was searching for the Freeman's Journals. He can find only five or six volumes of recent date. Before the fire they had nearly all the volumes. He has an old pamphlet copy of the "Conversion of Father Thayer" which he will gladly send. Fathers Sorin, Walsh, and Hudson invite Clarke to Notre Dame. Father P.M. O'Regan, C.M. informed Edwards that he knew of no portrait of his uncle. Notre Dame's artist is to paint a portrait of Cardinal...

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Edwards asks Clarke if he has autographed letters by the first three Bishops of New York for the Bishops' gallery. Edwards is also anxious to get letters signed by Bishop Joseph Rosati of St. Louis and Bishops William Dubourg and Leon De Neckere. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Everything in his room No. 31 and 30 belongs to Father Andrew Morrissey, C. S. C., Provincial. Morrissey allowed him the use of them during Edwards' life. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards has written to Paul Wood to call on Raff for a ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia.

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He thought he was his best friend at Notre Dame, still he has not received a line from him. His friends are very attentive to him in Paris. He saw Arthur Stace and he is looking well but tired of Paris. Stace cannot enjoy life on account of that dreadful disease. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.