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David thanks Hudson for permission to reproduce articles from the Ave Maria in their Record. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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David thanks Hudson for the notice in the Ave Maria. When he returns to South Africa he hopes to be able to stock the "Record" with worthwhile material from the Ave Maria and a few other American publications. He wishes he could scrape together enough coppers to bless South Africa with an institution as becoming as Notre Dame. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Davida is the baritone of the 6 French singers who sang in Blanc's cathedral. The next day Davida fell ill; he has spent much for the doctor and pharmacist. His hotel? asks for payment every day; he does not know how he will pay 15? piastres. He brings this letter to ask Blanc's help. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Davidson was a postulant at the Convent in Vermillionville when Leray visited there. She is deaf but Archbishop Perché twice gave her permission to be received. Notwithstanding, she was notified to leave; she was forced into a carriage and sent on her journey. She had no home to go to; at present she is living with her uncle. His wife considers her an encumbrance. Davidson has no means of support but what is scantily doled out to her by Minnie from the estate in Vicksburg. Being so helpless...

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Davidson has left home and has no means. What shall she do. :: VI-3-d Telegram 1p. 12mo.

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She addresses Purcell in behalf of a gentleman who solicits the counsel and religious instruction of the Catholic Church. He was arrested and placed in irons at McLean Barracks, near Cincinnati. His name is Vincent Marmaduke and he comes from a wealthy family of Missouri. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She gives her servant Martha permission to have her infant, Ada, baptized. On the note in another hand: Maria Josephine Ada, Emile Mercy, Marie Joseph Joseph Feloris, 10 months old, baptized March 23. :: V-5-c A. Note S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Notice is given that an article was forwarded to Hudson. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Davis had to go to Hartford for a few day's outing and was pleased to find McMaster's not and the Journals. He plans to give the message to the general on Christmas. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He pledges to abstain from all intoxicating liquors. Witnessed by James F. Edwards :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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William J. Onahan, late city comptroller, gave Davis Hudson's address. He sends verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Davis asks if McMaster would be interested in having Davis write a weekly Roman correspondence for him. It is the eve of Pope Leo's Jubilee Year, and Rome will be the center of Catholic interest. Davis has valuable and trustworthy sources of information at the Vatican, and is sure he could write a light and gossipy column on Catholic news that would interest Freeman readers. As references he gives the Lord Mayor of Dublin and the editor of the Dublin Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-g A.L.S....

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He writes that he arrived home safely. He had his picture taken and will send one.

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He was glad to hear from Edwards and likes his picture very much. He hopes that he will visit them this spring. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He would like to go down to Notre Dame in June for the exhibitions. He would like one of the medals very much. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In reply to Onahan's telegram, Davis states that he has received no letter in regard to the Catholic Congress Day at Jackson Park. It may have gone to C. C. Bonney. Onahan should send another copy.

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By his son Charles Augustus Davis, Davis sends $50 toward tuition and boarding. Charles has been detained longer than anticipated, on account of having his clothes made. Davis asks Timon that the boy be kept strictly to his studies and that at the same time proper moral habits be formed. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Since his arrival here Davis has been advised that his son had better return home until the sickly season has passed. Davis, with Timon's permission, would prefer that his son go home until the commencement of the next session. His plan has been to permit his son to remain at school at the Seminary for four years if his progress justified it. H is glad to hear that the boy has behaved well thus far. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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As Davis will probably leave here today, he writes relative to his son becoming a student at St. Mary's Seminary. The terms are too high; he is willing to give $100 per annum for board and tuition for Charles Davis. As it will be inconvenient to send a mattress from his house, he asks to be furnished with one at the seminary and also for the loan of a trunk. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Father James Lesne? Laine is authorized to marry Augustin to Annette belonging to the estate of J.H.Field and V. Field . Samuel B. Davis signs for Davis. :: V-4-o Note S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks McMaster for the copy of the Ballad, Sentinels, and expresses his deep emotions on seeing it. He asks God's blessing for Father Abram Ryan for placing immortal sentinels around the unmarked graves of Confederate dead, who died for a principle which yet may live after the monuments of their victors have crumbled. He thanks the editor for copies of the Freeman's Journal and the Catholic Register. It is a great comfort to him that justice and constitutional right is and can be so...

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She writes to say that she will be in Edwards' city some time next week, and asks if he will leave for Notre Dame before that time. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Freddie has left space for her to write. Edwards seems to have quite won Freddie's heart. Freddie gave no peace until he gained permission to have his picture taken. This is his first letter. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They had the two St. Louis gentlemen who visited Timon with them a little more than a day before they met with a boat to go home. They seemed to think St. Mary's College Barrens, Missouri would be much more eligibly situated if it was convenient to the river. If a situation here would suit Timon, Davis would give Timon fifty acres of land, commanding a handsome view of the river, for the use of the college. If Timon prefers a less quantity, Davis will pay $25 per acre for all. Timon...

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Having just learned that Seton has a miniature of Mary Queen of Scots, Davisson asks if he will loan it to his firm, James E. Caldwell and Company for a few days to exhibit. (A note on the back of the letter): "Refused by telegram."

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He encloses $20.00 as a donation from various members of the Davlin family. This is to be divided between Ireland and Notre Dame as noted by each donor. P.S. Mrs. Norah McCarthy, Corinth, Mich., encloses $2.00 also. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Due to Perché $100 payable on demand. :: VI-2-o A.D.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for his letter and for the invitation to get the books when in Cincinnati. He names several books he has read, and in which he was very interested. He has learned at least the views of the Roman Catholic Church and will not misrepresent or conceal them. Nearly all of the books deal with ecclesiastical questions judged from different points of view. There is a good deal to be said in defense of a stronger form of Church government than the merely congregational. :: II-5-e...

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Father Day orders a complete set of Brownson's Works and inquires whether Brownson intends to publish a volume of the shorter notices, which he believes very valuable. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster's letter to Dr. Cyrus Edson has been brought to the attention of Dr. Day since Dr. Edson is on vacation. Day, sanitary superintendent for the New York Health Department, finds no complaint against the premises McMaster mentioned, ever since 1882 when the Board, on the recommendation of the Inspector ordered the business of rendering lard discontinued. Prompt attention will be given to the complaint. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.