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This is a book of mounted clippings containing "The Jesuit Manuscript-The Account book of the Huron Mission of Detroit … of the mission and the Colonists of Detroit 1733-1751 written by Father Peter Potier, S.J., last of the Huron missionaries" translated and annotated by Richard R. Elliott. From the Detroit Sunday News, 1891. :: III-2-m Clippings mounted on 88 pages and bound in board, leather tipped small 8vo.

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He regrets that it is impossible for him to attend the commencement. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He delayed fulfilling his promise to send Edwards John Gilmary Shea's letters to him since in looking through his files they brought up old memories. Now Miss Isabel Shea asks for her father's letters. If Edwards request the fulfillment of his promise he will inform Miss Shea. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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In accordance with Edwards' suggestion Elliott sent Isabel Shea ten letters of her father on the condition that she copy them and return. Elliott then will send the originals to Edwards. He encloses a letter from the Catholic Universe of Cleveland, dated September 7, 1886 concerning the antagonism of Rev. T.B. Forbush, a Unitarian minister, toward Catholic interests. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp. With enclosure.

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The last letter he received from Dr. John Gilmary Shea is too confidential to send. The copy within is all that may be of interest. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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He sends 9 letters of John Gilmary Shea, Shea's receipt for the archives of St. Anne's Church, a transcript of Shea's last letter, and "The Genesis of French History in Detroit". To all these Elliott has affixed his book mark. Whar Shea has written is of historical importance. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He thanks him for the invitation to the Commencement and regrets his inability to be present. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Bishop Frederic Baraga dies Jan. 19, 1868; his eulogy was pronounced by Father Edward Jacker and was published in the Catholic Telegraph. Elliott is now writing his last article on Baraga and the discourse of Jacker is essential to his work. He asks Edwards to find the article and have it copied for him. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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It gives him great pleasure to contribute to the Catholic Archives of America a photograph of Father Shawe. The fine face of Shawe recalls to him many memories. He hopes that Edwards and Father Corby are well. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He acknowledges the receipt of the manuscript copy of Father Jacker's lecture on Baraga. This is the first benefit he has derived from the Catholic Archives of America at Notre Dame. It is of great value. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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It is a long time since he had the pleasure seeing or hearing from Edwards. He is at a loss conjecture the reason. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards has sent him a valuable chapter in the history of Bishop Frederic Baraga as related by Father Bourion in his letter to Archbishop Purcell. Elliott is grateful for this, the latest of Edwards' many favors. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He is in receipt of the "Corby Memorial Number" of the "Scholastic". Two of the illustrious founders of the great university have passed to eternity leaving the great monument they reared to religion and education on a foundation apparently indestructible. It was permitted to Elliott to be honored by the friendship of the saintly founders. How few really knew or appreciated the noble qualities of Father (William) Corby.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo.

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The passing of the venerable founder of Notred Dame Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. was suggestive; he went to his reward amid surroundings such as have been vouchsafed to none of his contemporaries. Catholics of America have but a hazy idea of what an institution Notre Dame is. Elliott suggests that Notre Dame prepare a complete description of the college with a catalogue of its relics, art treasures, manuscripts, etc. Such a work should be extensively circulated. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents A copy in Elliott's handwriting of an obituary notice of Father St. Michael Edgar Evelyn Shawe that appeared in the New York Freeman's Journal, January 1, 1881, with annotations by Elliott in which he corrects some of the errors and omissions of the writer. To this is added by Elliott in his own hand a copy of an obituary notice of Father Shawe that appeared in the Detroit Catholic Vindicator, Saturday, May 14, 1853. Copied on a separate piece of paper from Mount Elliott Cemetery, Detroit,...

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Elliott is obliged for the official call and programme of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress Onahan sent. He is interested in the subject of "Public and Private Charities" and remarks upon its importance. Elliott mentions the development of Charities, and mentions several prominent men associated with them, who could contribute valuable information. He would like to explain his views - especially on the burial of the poor.

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Elliott accepts the invitation to prepare a paper on "Public and Private Charities" for the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Elliott's paper on "Public and Private Charities" is sent to Onahan in duplicate. The other copy he shall read before the (Columbian Catholic) Congress. If Onahan needs both copies, he should inform Elliott.

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Elliott would deem it an honor to read his paper on "Public and Private Charities" before the Columbian Catholic Congress. His paper has already been accepted.

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Enclosed are two copies of Elliott's paper as requested. His address shall be as above for the next three weeks. (No enclosures attached.)

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The three drafts of communications intended for Monsignor Satolli, Secretary of State Judge Gresham, and Cardinal Gibbons, have been forwarded to the Museum to be engrossed on Museum stationary. They will be returned for signature. Dr. O'Gorman will be advised as suggested. Onahan is asked to list his expenses to Washington which will be paid. (Signature stamped.)

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Onahan is asked to fill in the dates of the letters to Satolli, Gibbons, and Gresham, and also to give any desirable advice to Dr. O'Gorman.

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Ellsworth thanks Onahan for permission to read Dr. O'Gorman's letter, which he returns.

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They wish to express their grateful appreciation of his kindly sympathy expressed on the occasion of the death of Mrs. Ellwanger. :: XI-2-g Printed card 1p.

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She has not forgotten her promise to send Edwards the doll dressed as a nun and will do so when she hears from him in regard to the size. She will send one dressed as a Presentation Sister if he has none of that order. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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The picture and easle went forward today. He hopes it will arrive in good condition. :: XI-2-f L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He sends Edwards a copy of the book he has prepared describing the collection of portraits of Thomas F. Ryan entitled London Company which he hopes Edwards will find an interesting addition to the Library. :: XI-2-k L.S.(Printed) 1p.

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She is making a collection of book plates and would esteem it a favor if he sent two copies of the plate used in his library. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Elsensohn sends McMaster $3.50 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists 10 contributors of the money, among the few Catholics in his section. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents The undersigned priest of Detroit Diocese was granted on July 25 a two months' extension of his holiday. On June 11 he was ordained a priest for this diocese, on July 18 he was permitted to leave the seminary at Louvain to begin his journey to America in October and to become a missionary priest in Detroit. To date he has had no reply from his bishop and so can take no other assignment?. Whether the war is responsible for the non-arrival of his call he cannot judge. The present was has made...