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Father Peter Franciscus C.S.C. returned from Belgium last week. Father General Edward Sorin C.S.C. starts for Rome today and it taking Franciscus with him. Franciscus is to replace Mgr. Peter Dufal C.S.C. at Sta. Birgitta. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He speaks twice a day and hears directions between tiems. He sends greetings to all his friends in Indianapolis. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents They are in retreat. The retreat of the Sisters of Holy Cross finished last Friday at Notre Dame. The Sisters are approved and will be all one - N.D. and St. Mary's. They will hold an election for a Mother General. A special train of old students came for Commencement. Some v.g. John Armstrong looked older than Corby. Laura Fendrich feels badly about the death of Mr. Fendrich, Sr. No doubt Edwards will go to Sta. Birgitta and see Mgr. Peter Dufal, C.S.C., Father Peter Franciscus C.S.C. and...

Scope and Contents He was glad to hear from Edwards and to know that his dear friends Mgr. Robert Seton and Dr. Richard Clarke are well. From the moment he first met Seton he formed an affection for him. Seton is an honor to the priesthood. He would be delighted to see him at Notre Dame for the Eucharistic Congress. There will be about 14 bishops and 300 priests there. He has a high regard for the good Dr. Clarke has done for the Church. Father Joseph Kirsch goes to Cincinnati. Father Condon is visiting his...

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Obediences were given and not a change demanded.Father Andrew Morrisseynot named to Sorin Hall; he did not wish it.Father Nicholas Stoffel C.S.C. paster of Lowell,Father James Gleeson C.S.C. pastor of Richwood, Wisconsin. He tell some of the changes made among the Sisters.There was a big time at St. Mary's. He sends his love to George Rhodius.

Scope and Contents He will act on Edwards' suggestions as far as he can. Father Roberts will preach their retreat. Mother Ascension was overcome by the heat and was anointed, but she is better this morning. Maurice Francis Egan was there yesterday; he is the same. He puts up at the O'Brien's in South Bend. Says he has a contract to arrange the English course for the Dominicans. P.S. Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. received his LL.D. They call him Doctor. Hudson does not like to be called Doctor. :: XI-1-o...

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He spent three hours in Toledo and did not know Edwards was there. They are in the midst of their retreat. Father John O'Connell C.S.C. will start for Salt Lake tomorrow; he looks very poorly. They must do all they can to make the 15th a big thing. P.S. Father Andrew Morrissey's C.S.C. father died; he will leave to spend three weeks with Father Luke Evers. Father Francis Ryan S.J. is preaching the retreat. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is in the midst of chapter. Jubilee sermon will be preached by Archbishop John Ireland. Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishops Elder, Ireland, Bishops of Buffalo, Alton, Fort Wayne, Louisville, and others will be present. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He regrets to learn that Edwards has been sick. He sent Edwards the catalogues. Edwards may go to Iowa; he may get a few students. Corby would go miles after one good student. They must have at least 300 this year. He asks to be remembered to Col. Dunbar. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo.

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Father General (Edward F.) Sorin died this morning. The funeral is Friday at ten.

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Edwards is authorized to canvass for students and transact business for Notre Dame. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He told Father Dion to get a relic of St. Anthony of Padua. He also told them in France to get up a picture of Father Moreau and Father Francais. He does not think they are overgenerous in France. Business goes slowly. He encloses a note to Mother Ascension. P. S. Brother Celestine writes that receipts are $7161.55 more than last year with 4 more students. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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The good Archbishop Francis Janssens of New Orleans sends regards; he has some notion that the picture painted by Luigi Gregori was for himself and not for the fair. Father Peter here wants the stations of the cross. It occurred to Corby that Gregori could copy those in the church. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been absent and delayed answering Edwards' favor. He will tell Brother Constantine to see what he can do for those boys Edwards mentions. Father Augustus Lemonnier arrived in France all right. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He asks Edwards to call on Mrs. L who intends to send her son to Notre Dame. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 16to.

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He misses Edwards and asks why he is not at Notre Dame. He wants him to write and tell his thoughts about his vocation, how he feels and what he would desire. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Corby confirms the order of four volumes now out with instructions to forward Hudson the other two volumes. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He encloses a draft for $200 to pay Dr. Edward Johnson's subscription for a window in chapel at Notre Dame. Note: This manuscript was found in James F. Edwards' papers. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents 's letter of the 23rd was received at noon. Father John O'Keeffee, C.S.C . has a gun but it is a present from Father E. McGinity and is worth something over $20. O'Keeffee has one hunting dog only a few months old. Corby does not go often to the College of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart . As far as Corby can find out, Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. is a very conscientious young man; he will make a very useful subject. Likely the person who reported must have been misinformed. The college has a good...

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Corby is now nicely fixed. He has an excellent house keeper. He little expected after writing letters all vacation to parents and students that he would again be pastor of St. Bernard's. The enclosed letter shows that those to whom Corby wrote formed some regard for him. He received many letters expressing regrets. Corby is happy here but must confess there is no place like Notre Dame. He labored many years to build Notre Dame and feels that it should be his home.

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Father Richmond, as Father Zahm calls him, but whose real name is Father Etchman F. X. Etschman , left here. Etchman took all his books with him, and the new priest is German and keeps nothing but German works. Corby just made $1400 on a fair for this place. He has been very busy. He is glad the marble basins in the washroom are used; they will not put him down for a fool now. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He regrets not to be able to do something. He got a $200 collection Christmas which was enough for his personal debts. He was under the impression that the Archbishop Most Rev. John M. Henni would sign a mortgage that would clear up debts and salary, but he would not sign it. Times are hard here. Corby is getting no salary, but he hopes to get the debt under control in six months and will then demand from the congregation all that it owes him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He is anxious to know how Edwards is getting along. He asks if Jo is still alive and if he has a pass on the Lake Shore. He tried to get those works of Brownson from Father John O'Keefe for Edwards but failed. Corby was never happier in his life than he is now. All he wants is a little news. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He left an English straw hat in his room, now Father Thomas Walsh's room; he asks Edwards to send it to him. He wants to have one made like it as he cannot find a hat to suit him. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He was glad to hear from Edwards because Edwards knows better than anyone except Brother Edward how Corby esteemed Notre Dame and worked for its interests. It gives him consolation to know that he still finds a place in the affections of its inmates. Even if Edwards had not written, he would still consider him a friend. The prosperity of Notre Dame delights him. Money never was so flush in the United States as during the last two years. Perhaps they will see another financial crisis within...

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He thanks Edwards for his letter. All are well. Corby got a letter from Miss Fendrich lately. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He knew that Edwards was always true to their friendship and was not surprised at his not writing. He has in progress a nice little house. He will have a room for Edwards when he visits him in the summer. He is very glad to hear that Notre Dame is booming. The College Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Watertown has nine new students. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He does not write often to anyone at Notre Dame, still the fast friendship formed has not changed a particle. Maj . Gaul Sykes was well known to Corby; his 5th Army Corps was noted for doing good work. Corby will see the Panorama of Gettysburg when he goes to Chicago. They had a grand Easter service. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Although he is retired from public life still he likes to remember his friends. Corby is doing well; his new house is fine. Father Patrick Condon C.S.C. is not very well but is improving The college here is doing well. P. S. He asks how many students are now at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Edwards for his kind wishes. Edwards' constant friendship is in perfect harmony with his character. Corby does not forget his dear friends at Notre Dame and elsewhere. He had hoped to see Edwards Christmas. Perhaps Edwards could come up Easter. His thoughts often turn to Toledo where he was received by Edwards' excellent parents. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.