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He would have answered Edwards' letters sooner but he waited for certain news: Father David O'Leary, C.S.C. president of St. Edwards College and Father Thomas Hennessy, C.S.C. vice-president. There were seven new priests ordained, two Poles and one Hungarian. As a result of the St. Mary's elections there were no changes except the mistress of Novices. The Provincial was glad to receive Edwards' letter. Father Timothy O'Sullivan sends regards to Edwards and Mary Cook. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Father Provincial left again last week for Galveston to meet Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher and have an understanding with him concerning the division of St. Mary's Parish, Austin, Texas where the Paulists intend to settle. He is going to New York and take a steamer to New Orleans. A host of friends send regards to Edwards. Father David O'Leary C.S.C. is president in Watertown, Wisconsin and Father ThomasHennessy, C.S.C. is vice-president. Father Martin J. Regan C.S.C. is in the sanitarium at...

Scope and Contents Father Provincial returned from the South with Father P.J. Franciscus who is cured of his poor man's gout. He tells of the great functions going on. Golden Jubilee of Brothers Anastasius, Basil, Boniface and Benjamin C.S.C.'s with strict temperance. At sic there is a great supper in their house with wine, beer, cigars, coffee and Three Star Hennessy. Father William A. Moloney left for Portland. Father Timothy Crowley has just gone to Bengal. He names a list that send regards to Edwards....

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Edwards' Bunker Hill postal received. They miss Edwards as majordomo and otherwise. He received the book. Fr. Joseph Just is withdrawn from the Belgian Church in South Bend and Father Charles Stuer was given charge of both congregations. Father William A. Maloney C.S.C. has gone to Portland. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Yesterday was the renewal of the anniversary of Rev. Provincial. Edwards' might have danced a gig with Sister M. Aloysius C.S.C. or his auntie reappointed. Father John B. Scheier C.S.C. and company must have left Los Angeles a few days ago for home. Father General goes to St. Jos eph 's Farm next Saturday to preach a retreat. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Father James Hogan was drowned in Lake Geneva with his brother, sister, and sister-in-law. He knows none in Paris related to Bishop Dupanloup. Sister Cherubim, C.S.C. who intended to go to Bengal has changed her mind. He may send a list of philosophical works which he would like Edwards to get him. Maurice Francis Egan is most likely to go to the Catholic University. P.S. Father Hudson was delighted on hearing Cardinal Vaughn's thought of the "Ave Maria". :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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Poor Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. has gone to his reward. Fathers Condon, Spillar and Moses McGary were with him in St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee. Father Alexis Granger, the saint of Notre Dame, is very low. All are gloomy and cast down. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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According to Father General and Mother Ascension's wishes, Fitte will be in the city Tuesday and call on Edwards. He will be in the party with the Apostolic Delegate. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He has hardly time to get a letter to Edwards before he comes back but attempt to. They are all anxious to see Edwards again. Fathers General, Provincial and Timothy O'Sullivan send kindest greetings. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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It is always a treat to hear of true loyal hearts. Father John Zahm returns Edwards' compliments. They were all pleased with Father Edmund who conducted their retreat. It was decided to send Father Walsh to a Hospital in Milwaukee; he is not improving. P.S. The case of the sisters of Holy Cross seems to be in a good way. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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He writes in verse praying Edwards not to write his letters in verse lest he wishes his friends to curse him. :: XI-2-d No Signature 2pp.

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He sends a letter written by Sister M. Eugenie, C.S.C., from St. Mary's to congratulate the priests of Holy Cross for having given Mother M. of the Ascension a solemn burial service in the Church of the Sacred Heart. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. (French & English) 1p.

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He thanks Edwards for the sad information Edwards gave him and he wrote a note to George Rhodius to tell him that he takes part in his grief. He did not know the lady very well, but had learned to esteem her through Father General's words about her sterling qualities. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

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It was only last evening that Father John W. Cavanaugh C.S.C. told him about Edwards' accident. He feels very sorry for it and hopes Edwards recovery will be speedy. Meanwhile he will pray for him and the inmates of the Community House also. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Since Father Provincial has invited himself to take a cup of coffee today after dinner. Edwards will please not fail to be there himself and to bring his can-opener. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He will spend three weeks in Canton with Father Victor Arnould. Good Father August Goupille C.S.C. if much put out about having received an obedience for Cincinnati. Everything is quiet and very lonesome. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He is glad that Edwards is improving and hopes that they will see his genial face soon. Many thanks to Edwards for having sent over that nice student of South Dakota. Father Provincial is in Cincinnati Friday. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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It is too bad Edwards did not call yesterday; Fitte was the loser. The paper had a very sensational articleson the non-celibacy of the French clergy. Father Augustus Goupill, C.S.C. was there for dinner. He had another note from Washington on the lost Fr. Sham John A. Zahm. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. Ip.

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His name is signed to a list of groceries including: a bottle of rhum, pigs feet, a lobster and imported swiss cheese. $3. appears at the top of the list. :: XI-2-j A.(List)S. 1p.

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He asks them to please send to his address a list of groceries including; almond, liquorice, and nugat candy, some figs and some Wiesbaden in vanilla syrup. He asks if they know where he can get Some Marronsplace's and if they keep on hand pate of pardish. :: XI-2-j A.L.S (unsigned) 1p.

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As Edwards is well again he must come over next Monday after dinner. Mr. Delauncy and Brother Joseph will be on deck. Father Connor has the grippe. Father Provincial is expected back from Cincinnati Monday. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents He received both letter and postal sent by Edwards. He spent the 18th in the Windy city with Mr. Mason. There is no decision yet as to the future Archbishop, but wrangling about Bishop John Lancaster Spalding and Peter Muldoon. The third man Bishop James Edward Quigley of Buffalo may be selected. According to all Msgr. John Farley will succeed Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan. They had a splendid banquet at Father Timothy D. O'Sullivan's. He waited until the 23 rd for Father Andrew Morrissey...

Scope and Contents Edwards' postals and letter reached him. Their Provincial requested him to preach a retreat for the Brothers of St. Joseph's Farm. He does not do anything to please men or flatter superiors. He understands that two more priests have left the community, Fathers Frederick Reuter and John Thilman and one Brother, Vigbert of the Ave Maria. Brother Francis replaces him and is replaced himself by Brother Raymond. He is glad Edwards enjoyed his trip and will be pleased to hear Edwards talk of it....

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Fitz-Henry encloses a paper for publication, which paper, he has also sent to the Irish World. The enclosed paper is missing. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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This sonnet about King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is the first of three which she sends. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sonnet the Second by Ellen Fitz-Simon, sent to Hudson on the death of Pope Pius IX. A Third Sonnet with the name "Leo" is begun at the end of the page. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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This third Sonnet on Leo the XIII was written impromptu as the various events took place. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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The enclosed were sent to Fitzgerald. He thought Spalding might like to have them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The writer sends $5.60 as dues for a year for the Indian Missions with the names of the contributors and promises to say the prayers. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They scarcely did anything at New Orleans except accepting formally the Baltimore and Vatican decrees protesting against Pruss, etc. It was decided to divide Texas into two diocese and a Vicariate Apostolic and to ask Rome to establish a Vicariate of Prefecture Apostolic in the Indian Territory, now under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Little Rock. As there is no mention of these matters in the papers, he imagines they should not be spoken of until the Holy See has acted. He has not seen...