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Father Coppens should have returned the enclosed letter long ago but it disappeared under some papers. He hopes Brownson will have a successful meeting in Chicago, and that he will remember that on Sunday, May 12, his place at 7:00 A.M. and at 7:30 P.M. is among the members of the Men's sodality, of which he is now a member. After the mass all go for a very few minutes to the Sodality Chapel to record their presence and to hear announcements. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has sent for the Notre Dame library of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois consisting of 8 volumes. It is considered a valuable publication. He asks that the President accept it as a token of his regard for the university of which he once was a student.

(Note: Found among James F. Edwards' papers)

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No message. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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He hopes Edwards is enjoying his vacation. He will see Edwards at Notre Dame in a few weeks.

XI—2-l - Postcard, signed

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Her young son and household duties prevented her from expressing her gratitude for Hudson's kind note and "Record of a Suffering Soul." She invites him to their home; they expect to visit Notre Dame soon. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Coquillon has been requested by the Catholics of Mandeville to express their sorrows of not having a pastor. He asks Blanc to consider their destitute state Blanc has left them in by withdrawing Father Joseph Outendirck . They ask him to return Outendirck or send someone over to attend them. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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She announces the arrival of her mother in New Orleans. Her mother's health requires Victoire's constant care. A visit from Odin would be a great consolation. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Coquillon writes on behalf of the citizens of Mandeville, who have a church and no priest. They hope Rousselon will send them one for the summer. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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This certifies that James J. Boyle, and D.C. Mulhearn were elected as delegates to the Catholic Congress to represent the Mauch Chunk Catholic Lyceum. :: IX-1-a A.D.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A few days ago he received Rousselon's letter informing him of the reception of a case of books addressed to him. He consulted a Terre Haute merchant who has an agent at New Orleans and he advised him to wait a little while before taking it. Therefore he asks Rousselon to hold it for him and he will take it as soon as possible, paying him for all his expenditures. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Only some days ago, Corbe was reminded of a bad impression given to Rousselon about him, some years ago by Sister Ann Joseph, S.P. . Corbe knew it at the time because it was reported to him and because he saw the letter of Ann Joseph to Mother Théodore Guerin, S.P. . Yesterday on the occasion of Rousselon's letter to Mother Théodore, Corbe thought that perhaps the Sisters of Providence would establish themselves quite soon, in the diocese of New Orleans and so they would have some contacts....

Scope and Contents Conforming to what Father Auguste Martin recommended in behalf of Blanc, Corbe hastens to write but they cannot accept his offer which would bring so many advantages to the community Sisters of Providence of which at the moment, Corbe is Superior. Martin has talked to Blanc about their difficulties with the bishop and now Corbe has hopes that they are ended. He asks Blanc in his relations with Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière not to make any mention about the Sisters as anything could renew...

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He found Edwards' Christmas Greeting and thanks him very much. Edwards and Fr. John Scheier, C.S.C. are the only ones from whom he has heard. He is well and happy; but this is not Notre Dame. He hopes to hear again from Edwards; at a distance one find's one's true friends. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 1p.

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The bearer of this note, William Corbett, is the son of Father Corbett's brother, John. He asks Onahan to procure a position for him. Young Corbett resigned a bank job for the stage but is now seeking employment.

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Corbett thanks Hudson for the book "Angel of the Schools". Her grandmother sends an offering for Masses. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Corbett thanks Hudson for the gifts. Her mother received the prospectus sent by Brother Jarlath Jeremiah O'Brien . :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Corbett writes for her mother whose health is failing. Her mother is worried about her vocation and does not see much of an opportunity of her getting a position in Vancouver. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Corbett thanks Hudson for the gift. Hudson should not regret her disappointment. She wishes she should do more for her parents. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She asks him to let her know how Father Morrissey is today. :: XI-2-e Telegram

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Acting upon Edwards' advice she wrote to Father Andrew Morrissey asking him to allow Vincent to take his meals in the infirmary during the remainder of the term but received no reply which she supposes means that it got no consideration. She thanks Edwards for his kindness to Vincent. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards' letters have just been forewarded from Paris and she thanks him for the letters especially those of Rome. They intend to return to Paris, Germany, Holland and Belgium. They are looking forward to a visit to Lourdes. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp.

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Corbin submits a poem entitled "An Advent Song." :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Klein put on a play dedicated to Corby as Provincial. It was more than Corby expected. The building of St. Edward's College is a fine stone one and when the wing is added will be the finest in the state. There are seven sisters of St. Joseph there from Kalamazoo and are doing fine. The Sisters of Holy Cross at the Academy were extra kind to him. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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An article of agreement made between Corby and Edwards. Corby engaged Edwards as Professor of History in the University for a term of three years at $500 per year. Edwards binds himself to teach five classes in the University. Note. There are two copies of this manuscript. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He is here about ten days and thinks he is improved. He stopped at Little Rock; the good Bishop was very kind to him and promised to send Edwards a bust of Dr. McCaffery. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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He wants to be home and yet he does not like to go to Notre Dame without the General Gilbert Francis. He had a talk last night with the General about going on to Indiana and thinks he will hurry some. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Bishop Peter J. Hurth and Corby arrived in France last Saturday. The Provincials of France and Canada will be here today. What the object is Corby does not know. He has arranged to have a council with Father Gilbert Francais C.S.C. He has not spoken to him on the Sister question yet. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He was sea-sick all the way and even yet has little taste for food. Without the Sisters of Holy Cross they cannot run Notre Dame. All depends on St. Mary's. No bishop can help them unless St. Mary's is willing to hold the place at N. D. He asks that Edwards not give out the circulars. Every move is dangerous. It is even said Rome will remove the sisters from all the educational establishments in America. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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On his way to New Orleans, Corby stopped off at Mobile, but was unable to see Bishop Jeremiah O' Sullivan . Much of the South including Mobile is poor. The people are not overly friendly. Sunday, Corby said Mass at St. Mary's parish. Archbishop Francis Xavier Leray resides there but at present he is in Baltimore. Corby will shortly start for Texas. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents All the while he has been under the impression that Edwards was off somewhere in Europe. There will be an account of the Grotto in the Annals for August. The priests of the diocese are here on retreat. Father Girardi, C.SS.R. Provincial of the Redemptorists, is preaching it. They had a pilgrimage from St. Mary's to the Grotto, one from Kalamazoo, and one from Benton Harbor. The Grotto and grounds will in a year or two be the most beautiful feature at Notre Dame. P.S. Father Thomas Carroll...