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Edwards should accept her thanks for the reception of the money; since it was not the fault of the merchant he could not refund the money. She asks Edwards to remember her to all their good friends and to thank Father Hudson for his note; and ask the sisters to pray for her. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp.

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Edwards has surely heard through Father Hudson that dear Scipione has gone to Heaven; he can imagine the desolation of his parents. The Duchess wanted Edwards to know. She went to the funeral; Edwards should write the parents. Edwards should tell Father Augustus Saulnier C.S.C. to pray for him. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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They cannot go tomorrow as they expected, but will leave Chicago with the 10:30 a.m. next Thursday. If Edwards should go before them, she asks that he tell them when they are coming. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Little would they have thought that their next letter would be to offer Edwards sympathy for the affliction he has sustained in the loss of his father. What now seems a cruel separation is but the beginning of an eternal reunion in heaven. Her father Luigi Gregori is now hard at work on the pictures for Washington. A painting from Rome has arrived which was sent to Father Edward Sorin for his jubilee. It is a copy of part of a painting by Raffaelle, painted by her father before coming to...

Scope and Contents Her heart is still so full that she could not write to thank Edwards for his remembrance of her father Luigi Gregori. In March the doctor said that his days were counted. His life during his illness had become a constant prayer. He was rewarded for his faith with a holy death. She asks Edwards to show this letter to Mother Elizabeth, Sister Eugenie and others who would like to hear about Gregori. After dividing the little they had left between her and her brothers, she was obliged to look...

Scope and Contents It is very hard to find time to write as she has to be constantly with her charge. She was glad to hear that the pictures arrived safely and pleased Sister Aloysius. It was agreed that Luigi Gregori would paint the six for $200 but as the sixth is unfinished she leaves it up to Edwards to do the best he can for her. She must divide the money with her two brothers who are both in need. She would be better satisfied if the Nativity remained at Notre Dame, where so much of Gregori's work is...

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She thanks her dear friends at Notre Dame for sending more than the price agreed upon for the pictures. She feels a little anxious about the check as she has not received it yet. Her brother continues in very poor health; he cannot leave the house. They consider her so much like one of the family here that it makes her feel a little less lonely. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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As Edwards heard from Sister Aloysius she received the letter containing the check. She does not know how it was lost for so long. She is grateful for the Scholastic; it seems to keep up the link that bound her to Notre Dame. In one of the past numbers she was delighted to see the article about her father. Her brother is still quite poorly; he is going down to Rome to consult their cousin the physician. She is still satisfied with her position. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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From a letter from Addie Walsh she learned of the death of Father William Corby, C.S.C.. It is really too sad to see the world deprived of so many good self-sacrificing people. She had the greatest esteem for Corby. Every day they learn they must be separated from their dearest ones.

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Scope and Contents How badly Edwards must have felt to be away while poor Father Corby bid farewell to his Community! She had written Corby about the paper he had from her father. This paper was an obligation from a Mgr. Massareuti of Rome to give her father Lire 10,000. Corby tried to see if there was any way to realize this credit but in vain. She asks Edwards to send her a copy of the paper and see if the signature is legalized. She is sorry to hear the the Nativity has been copied not only by Sister...

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She sends best wishes for a happy New Year. Her brother Pio is still in very bad health; his terrible condition may be the cause of his losing his position. Then her brother Costantino's business is not successful so that she has little cause to rejoice. She wrote to Father Zahm offering to give the Nativity for $1500 from which he could keep $500 in payment for that sum borrowed by her Father (Luigi Gregori) from Father General.

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Scope and Contents For fear that this might not reach Edwards in Europe, she sends it to America. They were sorry that Edwards was so near and they could not see him. Edwards must be having a wonderful trip. Mrs. O'Brien writes that Will is over with Maurice F. Egan . Perhaps Edwards met them in England. Her father's Luigi Gregori health has not been very good his summer. It was fortunate for Egan to get the position at the Washington University; it is a loss for Notre Dame though. She sends love to Mother...

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He father Luigi Gregori was busy with his painting for Genova. Everyone thought it very beautiful. He resumes his work on the Nativity. They are very glad for the decision of Mr. Ball. The price Gregori asks must be free; he will have nothing to do with duty. They had a delightful visit from Father Guendling. Her father continues well except for a heaviness of breath now and then. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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They did not receive the letter Edwards spoke of containing the one from Mr. Jemison Ball. Her father Luigi Gregori will take the painting to Notre Dame first and if Ball should change his mind, will exhibit it privately. Gergori asks that Ball send a written contract. They hope Edwards will return to Europe with them after their visit to America. It is difficult to become accustomed again to Italian habits. Signed also by Luigi Gregori. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 6pp.

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She encloses the contract for Mr. Jemison Ball to sign. If it is not expressed in the right words Edwards may change it. Her father wants to be sure of the sale of the picture, otherwise he could sell it in Italy. It will be the last work he will do. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Mr. Jemison Ball sent her father the contract signed. From what Ball says it seems that he is not disposed to pay the duty. They don't understand it. Gregori will start with the picture about the middle of April. They are anxious to see their old friends again. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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They sail on the German Lloyd and ask prayers for a safe journey, as she fears violent rolling of the ship may be harmful to her father's health. Gregori's heart is weak. Gregori would like the address of the man in New York who does all the business for the College at the Custom House so that he may assist them in sending the picture to Notre Dame. Edwards may send word to the Sturtevant House in New York. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Her father Luigi Gregori is very ill and she asks for prayers. She wishes Edwards to tell Sister Aloysius C.S.C. to write her father to send all the pictures he has finished. There is only one undone but she fears he will never have strength to complete it. They are in great expense just now. They would sell the Nativity for $2000 if Notre Dame would buy it. The thought that her father might remain without means of supporting himself enables her to make the sacrifice. :: XI-1-n A.L.S....

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The studio is almost ready but her father Luigi Gregori does not go there yet. She is anxious to see him at work. They are glad that Paul Wood is doing so well. It will do him good to come to Europe. He could manage with 100 francs a month in Italy. They will miss the Midnight Mass. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Her father is busy with the painting of the Nativity. They were shocked to hear of the death of Paul Wood. Her father does not think he would be of any great assistance to Saverio Carnevali. Gregori thinks Edwards does well in not giving any more orders of portraits. Others may not always take things in the same spirit in which they do. Their life is very much the same as at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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It is her fault that Edwards did not hear from them sooner. Her father Luigi Gregori is just finishing a painting to send to the Columbian Exposition of Geneva. He intends to finish the Nativity in time to send it to the Chicago World's Fair. He asks $4000 for the painting. A Note in Italian signed by Luigi Gregori contains his greetings to Edwards. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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They have been busy moving to their new home. Her father will paint portraits even at a smaller price than he did in America. They are grieved at the death of Father Edward Sorin; his holy life cannot go without reward. The serious illness of Mrs. Seymour saddens them; she took such a great interest in the picture of Columbus that will not remain in strange hands. Gregori is going to send the drawing of the Nativity for the Ave Maria. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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No doubt Edwards has heard about their misfortunes. The times have caused a great many bank failures among which the one where they had all their money. However they hope to be paid in full at the end of six months. Also her engagement is all over now. They thought to go to America but at her father's age it is hard to begin life over again. Her father will paint portraits for half the price he did in America. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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They thank Edwards for the payment of the portrait painted. The bank has taken six months more time before paying the debts. As for the painting her father could not do it for less than $500. She asks that Edwards let them know if they decide on the painting. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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They thank Edwards for the interest he has taken in them. Her father has already begun work on the painting. Gregori will have to take the $400 Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. offered since the painting is larger than he expected. Their affairs are getting worse. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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The two last pictures left Florence on the 4th. They have moved into their new apartment. The bank will give 60%; it is quite ruinous for them. She asks that he tell Father Morrissey about the pictures. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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Her father has made a few marks to show hot to place the last two pictures. They are not settled in their new home. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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Her father is working from morning to night on the painting but there is a lot of canvas to cover. Father Morrissey will understand. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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They were sorry to hear that Edwards was not well while staying in Chicago. Father Arthur O'Neil paid them a visit; he was on his way to Venice, Milan, etc. How nice it is for Notre Dame to possess the portrait of Orestes A. Brownson painted by auch an eminent artist as Mr. George Healy. Luigi Gregori is to paint four saints for the Minim's chapel. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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The reception of Edwards' letter made them very happy. Notre Dame would not seem the same to them with so many of the old faces lost. She is trying hard to get lessons but the place is swarming with teachers. Her father Luigi Gregori has no work except what comes from Notre Dame. The life he leads is not conducive to bring him work; he never sees anyone. She hopes Edwards will not forget to give Gregori work if he can. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.