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Scope and Contents Lefevere's letter of March 8 was received. Eldridge wrote yesterday giving the result of the vote of the Senate on Lefevere's bill which was taken yesterday. Quite strong opposition was made by certain senators, induced, he understands, by letters from Edward V. Cicotte . Believing the act just, Eldridge is satisfied with the part he has had in the matter and it would give him pleasure to aid Lefevere in any effort for the benefit of his church. Sent from Senate Chamber. :: III-2-h A.L.S....

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Eldridge informs Lefevere that the Senate passed the bill that day to amend the "act to authorize the sale of certain lands on Macon Reserve ". They had a struggle but after some discussion, a majority of two-thirds of the members voted for the bill. Senator George R. Griswold also gave the bill his support. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sick for 2 ½ years, unable to leave his room for 3 weeks, unable to work, he is in destitute circumstances. Through the kindness of some ladies, his wife gets material from which she makes gentlemen's shirts, which they sell, and the profit is the only source of sustenance. He sends 3 shirts to the bishop; he asks Lefevere to buy them for $14.00 which will give him and his wife new life and hope. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She received his kind presents and will try to do justice to the little volume by attentively perusing it. Her health is restored., P.S. She sends half of the large Yankee onion seed and some of the common. Mr. Elis sends respects. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister Benedict died this morning. According to her promise to Sister Benedict, Sister Elizabeth hastens to inform Edwards. Mother Augusta was elected Mother General; MotherGenevieve, Superior; M. Annuciata in charge of the Academy; M. Colette, Stewardess; M. Prapedes, Mistress of Novices. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Elizabeth received the enclosed from Sister Mary Gonzales Coyle, which she wished Hudson to read. No Enclosure :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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An envelope addressed to Hudson. :: X-3-g Envelope 1p. 32mo.

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Her mind for the last week has been entirely taken up with Edwards' great bereavement. Our dear Lord will comfort him. Edwards' many friends at St. Mary's send their regards. Ten Sisters from Notre Dame go to Calcutta India. She hopes Edwards saw the palaces built by Frederick at Pottsdam.

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Sister Elizabeth has just received Sister Cecilia's Ave Maria and sees that her grandmother's name was misspelled. It should be: Harriet Anne Redman . Hudson should correct it. Her grandmother loved all. God's will be done. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Laura Fendrick's father died on the 25th. Sister M. Denedict, C.S.C. is again ill in the infirmary; there can be little hope of recovery. Mrs. Arthur Stace has been dangerously ill, but is better. They are moving into their new house, driven out by the Academic students. The whole country has suffered, devastated homes and crops and a plenitude of rain. Their retreat begins next Sunday. Thomas Ewing Sherman, S.J., will be ordained next Sunday in the Jesuit's Chapel. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp....

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Elliot thanks Hudson for Professor Arthur Stace's article. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Elliot wishes to know whether Brownson's father Orestes A. Brownson was ever a resident member of the Brook Farm Community. In writing the life of Father Isaac T. Hecker that question comes up and Dr. Brownson is mentioned as one of its founders. He does not himself refer to it in The Convert, nor does Father Elliot know where else to look in his writings. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His son Thomas R. who represents K.W. Hexter and Co. of Cleveland is desirous of obtaining an order from Mr. Fenton in his line. It occurred to Elliot to ask Edwards to speak a good word in his behalf. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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Remembering his promise, he has copied the notice of the career of Father Michael E. Shawe as published in the New York Freeman in Jan. 1881, also the obituary published in Detroit Catholic Vindicator, May 14, 1853. He sends also a miniature of Father Shawe taken during his residence in Indiana. With some regret he sends autograph letters of Bishop Simon G. Brute. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Elliot asks if Hudson would accept some short stories and publish one of them. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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McMahon was kind to send him a choice of dates. He selects Sunday August 7. He will get the necessary information from Father (Thomas) McMillan or some other member of the Committee. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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He is entirely at McMahon's service for the lectures at the Catholic Summer School and trusts that McMahon can use him. He may do for padding with abler men giving the substance. He asks McMahon to let him know in good time. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

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Absence from the city has delayed his reply to McMahon's of the 9th. The title of his sermon is "The Apostolate of the Press." He does not have a synopsis ready. As to the date, the first week in August he will be at the Catholic Total Abstinence Convention in Indianapolis. Any time from August 7 he is at McMahon's service. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Father Isaac T. Hecker's writing desk presented to Edwards for the collection of mementoes of Catholicity in America. Also a vestment worn by Father Hecker. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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A thousand thanks for the pictures. The large one is beautiful reproduction of the statue and gives the effect he desired. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He sends some autograph letters of Father Isaac Hecker. He would like to have a picture of the Sacred Heart statue in front of the college, the one having Venite ad me Omnes on the pedestal. He does not remember seeing any statue of Our Lord that he admired more than this one. He would gladly accommodate Notre Dame in anyway possible. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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The Father who has charge of the Library being absent, he must delay replying to Edwards' letter. He thanks Edwards on behalf of the Fathers Paulist for the invitation to Father Sorin's jubilee. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It has been decided that they cannot let Edwards have the volumes of the Freeman's Journal now in their library, as it contains the only published accounts of the early events of the Paulist Community. They regret that none of them could get away to attend Father Sorin's jubilee. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Today he found these mementoes of his happy stay at Notre Dame so many years ago. He fancies they may be of some use in Edwards' collection. Note: They are: certificate of membership in Archconfraternity of the Sacred and Immaculate Heart of Mary, signed by Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C., Nov. 21, 1857; certificate of membership in Contraternity of the Nocturnal Adoration, signed by Granger, same date. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 3pp.

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Father Elliott accepts the invitation to prepare a paper for the (Columbian) Catholic Congress on "The Missionary Work of the Catholic Church in the New World. He asks if he may confine himself mainly to the United States. If so, he shall send in copies for approval. This regulation galls Father Elliott. He wishes there were some other means to secure the same good end.

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Father Elliott hopes to be in Chicago on Sept. 4 to read his paper. He shall attend the opening Mass, and trusts to be able to learn then when he shall report for duty.

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Elliot submits an obituary to Hudson which he thinks should be printed in the Ave Maria as due to a gentleman whose energies were spent in serving the Church. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Elliott asks McMaster to recommend a reliable Catholic school for girls but one that is not too expensive since he is poor. His girls are 14 and 15 years of age and have been attending the local Convent school but he wishes them to study away from home for a year. He has been advised to send them to Canada and wants McMasters opinion first even though he has no claim on him except that of an old subscriber. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A resolution giving thanks to the originators and delegates of the Congress from the Catholics of America. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan.)

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A resolution giving thanks to the originators and delegates of the Congress from the Catholics of America. Among the papers of William J. Onahan . :: IX-1-b A.L.S. lp. 8vo.