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Miss Conway sends verses for the Ave Maria. At Hudson's suggestion she wrote to Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly and received a reply which made her feel she had had some message from an angel. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Writing on the train, Miss Conway is disappointed at missing the close of the Columbian Catholic Congress. She expresses her gratitude for the kindness shown to her. She hopes to see the Onahans in Boston.

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A receipt for 15 piastres from the Bishop's house at New Orleans for the hire of her negress, Clarissa, from September 6 to October 6. V-5-l - A. Receipt S. - French - 1p. - 12mo. - {0}

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A receipt for 15 piastres for the hire of Clarisse. :: V-5-n A. Receipt S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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A receipt for 15 piastres for the hire of Clarrisse. :: V-5-n A. Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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A receipt for 15 piastres for the hire of a cook. :: V-5-n A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for 15 piastres for the hire of Clarissa from February 6 to March 6. :: V-5-m A. Receipt S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Although she has not seen Blanc for years, she asks him to grant her a favor. She has here now, a young brother, William Conway, who has just graduated in medicine at Philadelphia and who wishes to go to complete his studies in Paris. A letter of recommendation from Blanc for Bishop Sibour would be of great help to him. Reasons of health keep her from coming in person to ask this favor. Mr. Conway will go tomorrow to learn Blanc's reply and present respects. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp....

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Receipt for 15 piastres for the hire of Clarrissa from January 6 to February 6. :: V-5-m A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Receipt for 6 piastres for the hire of Clarissa from March 8 to April 24. :: V-5-m A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Conway submits a poem of a friend who has written for years for the Cork Examiner. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has been in the infirmary about 5 months on account of one of his eyes which is still sore. He was playing football and by accident some of the boys kicked sand into his eye. After 2 weeks he caught cold in it and was forced to come to the infirmary. He has not yet come to the conclusion of taking any particular situation in life but thinks he would prefer that of a clerk in a store. Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. has spoken about learning a trade and informed Conway of Blanc's letter....

Scope and Contents They are building two wings to the college University of Notre Dame which will be finished in about a month. Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C . has not yet returned from France but he is expected in a few days. Father Francis Cointet, C.S.C. desires Conway to commence the study of French in February. Conway is glad that Blanc let him learn French. Blanc is to tell Conway's uncle to write as soon as possible as he is desirous of knowing his name so that he may write to him. They had fine times...

Scope and Contents Conway is well. Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. came from France about two months ago. The boys had a large fire in the yard when he came and the professor told the boys to get their ranks. Nearly all the priests and seminarians were there. They sang an anthem in the church and then went into one of the wings of the College and the boys made speeches in Irish, French, and German. One of the Brothers played the fiddle and one of the professors played the harp. They shot off the cannon in the...

Scope and Contents He writes to show that he has not forgotten how good Blanc had been to him while at the College. When he wrote his first letter he did not think he could write good enough but he does not want to be an apprentice. He wants to get an education and hopes Blanc will let him go to school. He does not want to stay here if he cannot go to the College. The master of the shop keeps him chopping all the time so he left it. He thinks he could make a living keeping a store if he knew arithmetic well...

Scope and Contents Since writing his last letter, Conway has tried at least 50 places and also went to the Bishop here to ask for a place; he said he knew of no place, the times being so dull. Conway went to Father Ryan about 2 months ago; Ryan said he would do his best but yesterday he gave Conway the same answer. Conway has tried on steamboats and stores. He asks Blanc to send him the means to get to South Bend, Indiana. He owes $15 for board. He would be very glad if Blanc would send him $20. :: VI-1-n...

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Conway wants to study French and book-keeping. He will be a good boy towards his teachers and companions. Father M.F. Rooney, C.S.C . tells Conway to write to Blanc for some clothes. The boys go to town on the first Wednesday of every month. Most of the time they won't let Conway go because he does not have good clothes and he is very cold in winter. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Conway has not forgotten how good Blanc has been to him. He wishes Blanc would send him some spending money. He is well and would like to hear from his uncles and aunts in St. Louis. He wants to go with them at the end of the year. He has had good health all the time he was here except for once. There are plenty of boys here now and Brother Vincent, C.S.C. said Conway was going to New Orleans at the end of this year. On Wednesdays the boys play all day and in the afternoon sometimes walk to...

Scope and Contents At present Conway is very well; he has not written for a long time. Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. has had the St. Mary's Academy removed from Bertrand, Michigan to the banks of the St. Joseph River about a mile from the College. Conway would be glad if Blanc would send him $6 for spending money. There are between 50 and 60 boys at Notre Dame, University of . Conway hopes Blanc will give him permission to learn an instrument. Sorin has bought a large tract of land extending a few miles along...

Scope and Contents As this is the day appointed by their professor to write letters, Conway lets Blanc know how he is getting along. The big boys went to Mishawalkey! yesterday, a little town five miles from here and the smaller ones to the banks of the St. Joseph river. Conway wishes Blanc would let him stay at school all the time he will be here. He is in need of clothes and wishes Blanc would tell his uncle to send him some. The boys go to town the first Wednesday of every month and buy what they want. ::...

Scope and Contents The servant, Clarissa, now in Blanc's employ, has in the parish of St. James a mother far advanced in years who wishes to see the last of her remaining children born in this state after her removal from Africa. As an act of kindness to her who has always been a faithful servant and nurse to Conway's wife, a member of Blanc's flock, he wishes to obtain a leave of absence for Clarissa from tomorrow until Saturday evening, to pay her mother a visit on the Coast, her time to be deducted and her...

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She sends many thanks for the kodak views which she presumes Mrs. Zahm sent. She is sending Mr. Zahm another card from Tolstoi that is more interesting. She anticipates the pleasure of meeting them again sometime. :: XI-2-e Postcard, signed.

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Conway thanks Hudson for the kind favor which supplied one of his great needs. He had in mind to index the Catholic World, but time does not permit the study necessary by nature of the article's heading. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is in full sympathy with the Summer school, but that is all he can offer to the group organizing it. As a Jesuit when he finishes his year's teaching he must give retreats just when the summer school should be in operation. He does not want this to be considered a permanent refusal. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

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He asks Odin to send the enclosed to his brother, William P. Cunningham, Houston. If he should wish to join David, any assistance Odin can give him will he thankfully repaid. Conyngham signs as war correspondent, New York Herald. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Cook returns the clergy permit and thanks Hudson for the kind attention he received while at Notre Dame. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cook introduces two representatives of the Redemptorist House in Detroit, who wish to see the results of the retreat around the church at Notre Dame. Maybe Hudson can knock some poetry out of Father William? Bond,C.SS.R. ; his companion is Father Brand, C.SS.R. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a poem entitled "Hymn to Our Lady" by a young Catholic doctor. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. Cooke is a contributor to the St. Louis Catholic World. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A receipt for $650 from Seton in full payment for membership in the R.C. Pilgrimage party on the "Wieland" sailing February 21. Signed by Charles E. Stokes. :: II-1-b Receipt S. 2pp. 8vo.