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If Edwards will give him date of duplicate of journals and of those missing, he will try to straighten out the series. Putting him among eminent Catholic writers almost amuses him. He asks what size picture will suit the uniformity of the gallery. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Catholicity in Philadelphia began July, 1883. So the numbers from Feb. to July are not needed for history purposes. He sends others. Edwards will then have all history numbers. If he can get within 100 miles of Notre Dame, he will stop in. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is an incentive to work on in local Catholic historical labor to hear as Edwards tells that from the description he published an ideal portrait of Bishop Michael Egan of Philadelphia is to be made. He has been trying to find out the color of the bishop's hair. Griffin must keep his promise to send his photo, but it's like having a tooth pulled. St. Anthony has been Griffin's historical patron; he has never deserted him when he wanted to find out something new. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp....

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He has received the photograph of the portrait of Bishop Michael Egan . An old lady at Lancaster said the bishop had dark hair. It was Father Louis De Barth, his Administrator, who had red hair. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mrs. Altick of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who saw Bishop Michael Egan O.S.F. said the portrait favore him. Griffin intends getting out a pamphlet relating to Egan and will reproduce the portrait. Griffin asks what size likeness of himself Edwards wants. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He wrote to Lancaster for a detailed report of Mrs. Altick's opinion of the picture of Bishop Michael Egan O.S.F. . She considers it a good likeness. Luigi Gregori will be glad to have this testimony. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends his picture in crayon for Edwards' collection. He does not think he is fit to place on the walls of a university. Of course in beauty he ranks high, but it is not that the collection is intended to illustrate. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He notes by the "Scholastic" that Edwards has received a photograph of Father Terrence J. Donghoe O'Donohough. He was pastor of St. Michael's in Philadelphia at the time of its destruction in 1844. Griffin has lately been in the heart of a book O'Donohough published in 1841. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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A customer wants copy of Charles Warren Stoddard's "Marhallalo". He asks if Edwards has a copy of it to sell. :: XI-1-j Signature Printed Postcard

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Next week he will send Edwards a box of books. He has the first 41 volumes of N. American Review. He asks to be released from the sale of an Italian Cathechism published by Patrick Donahoe which he sold Edwards. :: XI-1-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Edwards' friend who wants a set of Magazines of American History will have to pay $25 for Vol. 1. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Prompt attention will be given Edwards' orders for magazines. He had an opportunity to buy up some early issues of Harper's. :: XI-1-j A.L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He expects to send the box of books this week. He is waiting for the Dublin reviews. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. Postcard

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The box laden with historical treasures goes this afternoon. The bill is $200. The prices are below dealer rates. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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The box of books he sent had 186 numbers of Harper's. He sends a list of those sent. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He asks if Edwards wants a set of Niles Register. It is historically valuable for American matter. :: XI-1-j (Signature Printed) Postcard

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He has bought for Edwards a number of copies of New York Historical Society Collections. Have also obtained the missing volumes of Walsh's American Review. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. Postcard

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He asks if Edwards has Mathew Carey's American Museum. He might make up a set. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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He asks that $5 be deducted from his bill for the Catholic Directory Edwards sent him. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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He received the $100 for the books and thanks Edwards for his promptness. If there are any not satisfactory, Edwards may make deductions. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He has found all but one of the Popular Science Monthly Edwards needs. The North American Magazine is difficult to get. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He quotes prices on volumes he can get for Edwards. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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The Boston dealer wants $5 for the early North Americans. By picking them up at odds he can keep prices down. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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He asks how much does Edwards want for his Brownson Reviews. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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He will see what he can do about Edwards' Brownson's "Review". He and Fury had a good laugh at that Mirror letter. Dr. Laurence F. Flick is an overenthusiast. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He is uncertain about the order for publications of the several historical societies. He asks for a list of what Edwards want. :: XI-1-j A.L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He notes some works he has for sale and asks if Edwards wants them. :: XI-1-j (Signature printed) Postcard

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What duplicates of Catholic papers does Edwards want? Griffin's daughter, Stella Griffin, has gone to Sisters of Immaculate Heart as postulate. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. Postcard

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He will give $2 each for the Catholic Directories from 1834 to 1844. He is helping a priest make up a set. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He lists the directories he wants. :: XI-1-j (Signature Printed) Postcard