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The mitre was received in good condition. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Fathers Taylor, Dougherty and Connolly determined after seeing the picture of the Archbishop in Edwards' collection to secure a more perfect picture. Connolly was commissioned to have one painted in Rome and inquires the size of the present frame. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan) invites Seton to dine with him on Monday, June 3 at one o'clock. He also invites Monsignor (Donatus) Sbar(r)etti for the same dinner.

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Archbishop (Corrigan) expresses thanks for Onahan's note, and the tickets for the delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Connolly is a student in the seminary, and encloses an article which he wishes McMaster to publish. He is compelled to have recourse to this means, as the system of teaching in use here in the seminary. He takes this means of justifying Maynooth, or at least of giving other an opportunity of defending it against the prejudices of German doctors who never lose a chance of making anything outside of Germany a butt. He does this from his sense of duty and honor as a theologian, and asks...

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Connolly remarks that no notice has been made of his letter concerning "Jansenism in Maynooth", in the Freeman's Journal. He is satisfied if McMaster felt the article not worthy of notice, but would like to know if the letter reached him, or if it was intercepted here the seminary. He wishes to know if the article has been received and if McMaster thinks it worthy of insertion. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are preparing for orders. They do not spend much time in the city as they live outside the limits. He cannot give a very agreeable report of the place; the appearance exteriorly and interiorly is perfectly horrible. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He cannot understand Edwards' coolness in not writing. He was glad to see his name in the Scholastic as among those returned. He sees that Edwards' perseverence is great in supporting the library of the Archcongraternity of the Blessed Virgin which must number 300 volumes by this time. Connolly had intended to write long before but had heard that Edwards had entered the Novitiate and later that his father had taken him home lest he should enter. Professor Joseph A. Lyons promised to send him...

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He thanks Edwards for his photograph. He learns from the Scholastic of the fine times at Notre Dame. He understands that Edwards is celebrated in the art of singing. He asks if he still takes lessons on the piano. Those advantages are cut off in the seminary. He advises Edwards to complete his studies before he leaves the university; he will be more independent afterwards. He wants no formality between himself and Edwards. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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A petition of the Widow Connolly, widowed since April 6. Her husband Michael Connolly came by his death when a crate of china rolled over him leaving a family of two children. The widow asks Blanc to put her in the way of supporting them for a short time until she is capable of earning for them herself. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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He asks if McMaster can print 5000 copies of an enclosure, sending the proof to Mr. Cady, Clerk of Arrears at the office of the Comptroller. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents J. P. Maguire of Cork is now in America for the purpose of writing a book on the condition of the Irish in that country. He wishes to obtain information from Purcell. P.S.—Connolly has obtained all that the bishops in the Lower Provinces have been contending for the last forty years. They are to have all the privliges of the Protestant minority in Canada; separate schools in the most unrestricted sense all committees named by the bishops; all teachers appointed and dismissed under their...

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He sends a draft for $3.50, balance on hand in the treasury of the Columbian Literary and Debating Society St. Edward Columbian Literary Club . He will not return to Notre Dame, but will attend the Rush Medical College in Chicago. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They appreciate highly Edwards' kind thought in obtaining the papal benediction and plenary indulgence for them. She hopes Oscar arrived safely at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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They saw Archbishop Robert Seton last week; she finds him very much aged and his memory very poor. She hopes Edwards' health is improved. She is enjoying Rome and Naples was charming. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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She is so sorry Peter Connor was so homesick that he had to come home. Mr. Connor advised taking Peter back as soon as he was straightened out. They will leave the latter part of the week for South Bend. Peter, being the best of the children has been petted a good deal. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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Millie Schmidt will be married to T. S. Grassell of Cleveland on May 29 at St. Joseph's Church. They will be so glad to welcome Edwards and it will be a great disappointment if he fails them. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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They are all distressed to hear of Edwards' illness. She expects to sail for Italy the last of the month for her health. She asks for Archbishop Robert Seton's address. She trusts Edwards is improving. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Oscar Schmidt is so unhappy about not getting a room. He says that sleeping with so many others disagrees with him. She asks Edwards to use his influence in getting him a room. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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They received Edwards' letter yesterday; Mr Connor is in the East. Nevertheless, they want Edwards to be sure and stop off and visit with the rest of them. Mr. McCoullough who is contemplating sending his son to Notre Dame would be glad to see Edwards. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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Having heard from Oscar that Edwards intends going to Europe she wants to give him her folks address. Mother and Willie would be overjoyed at seeing Edwards somewhere. Edwards will have to come to see them Christmas. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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He has written to Downing's Foreign Express as Edwards directed. The paintings are not valuable, but are supposed to be three hundred years old. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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His son Oscar informs him that the four old painting he sent from London as a present to the Notre Dame Art Museum are held in New York for duty. Connor was informed in London that there would be no duty on account of the age of the paintings. He asks what the claim is. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He asks how Peter is getting along mentally and physically and requests an answer. :: XI-2-h Telegram

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He sent Father Andrew Morrissey C.S.C. a formal letter presenting the paintings to him for the University. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed he sends a check for $8. He does not know what the custom-house charges are for. The pictures are supposed to have been stolen or smuggled from Italy almost three hundred years ago. News from Oscar is favorable. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards' letter of condolence for the loss of Father Thomas Mackin was received and will be forwarded to his relatives in Chicago. His family is in Mexico for the winter, but will be back in May. They would like to hear from Edwards. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mrs. Place will write to Edwards about sending her son to Notre Dame. He asks that Edwards give her lower rates if he can. He has met the boy and he impresses him more than favorably. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Some time ago a Mrs. F. B. Place told him of her desire to send her son to a Catholic college. He promised if she should run short $50 in her boy's tuition he would pay it. He supposed that his wife knew her but found out that she does not. Mrs. Place wrote from Philadelphia asking for $120 saying that she had been robbed. He did not send her the money on the advice of his wife and Father Mackin. She mentioned Father Schulte of Iowa City as a friend of hers. Connor asks Edwards to check up...

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Both letters received and the conclusion is difficult to make. He has not written her Mrs. F.B. Place. He had promised to give her 40 or 50 dollars if she ran short to pay for the boy's schooling, but was surprised when she wrote for money to pay her board. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.