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He asks him to send certain numbers of the American Quarterly Review to Father John O'Farrell, Iowa City. :: XI-1-k L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He is ready to send the books and magazines. He could have got more Quarterly Reviews but was averse to paying the prices asked. :: XI-1-k A.L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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If there is a mistake it is owing to the too general directions that Edwards wanted all historical society publications. He will correct the mistakes. :: XI-1-k A.L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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Notice of completion of Donahoe's Magazine received. If he can have a list of duplicate Catholic newspapers, he will select such as he needs. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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Edwards can have Winsor's Narrative and Critical History of U.S. for $35. :: XI-1-k (Signature Printed) Postcard

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The enclosed card shows where Edwards may possibly get the Magazines. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He sends a box of books. He has been wondering if Notre Dame or Brother Maurelian has exhibited Reeve's History of the Bible printed in Philadelphia in 1784 by C. Talbot. Dr. Shea says it is the first Catholic book printed by a Catholic in the United States. :: XI-1-j TYPED 1p.

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Does Edwards want "The Leader", a Catholic paper edited by J. V. Huntingdon in St. Louis in 1855-6? :: XI-1-k (Signature printed) Postcard

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The death of Father Walsh has excited great regret among his friends. Griffin's son Martin has been ill but is recovering. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He returns the Memoir of Bishop William Tyler which Edwards loaned him for RESEARCHES. Father Devitt of Georgetown asked when Notre Dame University became The Catholic Archives of America. Griffin tells everyone there is not Catholic collection United States equal to Edwards'. :: XI-1-m TYPED 1p.

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He wants some Catholic Directories if Edwards has duplicats to dispose of. :: XI-1-m PRINTED Postcard

Scope and Contents All Christmas week he was in daily expectation of Edwards. Edwards will be pleased at the American Catholic Historical Society's new home. Griffin often told them they are but a baby to Notre Dame. He told them that Edwards has done more real work for Catholic American History than anyone else in the land. The Society sends Father Ferd Kittell to Rome to work in Propaganda. The Society has done almost nothing in getting material the past few years. Dr. Lawrence W. Flick is a wonderful worker...

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Edwards has a pamphlet written by Rev. Patrick Smyth published in 1788 in Dublin, he thinks, called "The Present State of the Catholic Missions Conducted by the Ex-Jesuits in America." Griffin asks if Edwards could have someone copy it for him. :: XI-1-n TYPED 1p.

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He has been wondering when Edwards would visit them. He goes to Washington Friday and asks if Edwards could come Wednesday to meet Father William Walsh of Chattanooga who will visit them on that day. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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It is awfully tantalizing to hear of documents one doesn't get. So little of the material at Notre Dame gets out that the treasures are really valueless and less important. He would gladly print copies of letters. The "Researches" are a success$#x2014;they pay their way. :: XI-1-o L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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He has the letter. Edwards should get some one to do copying at his expense. He fears he can't get over $10 for the 1838 Directory. He bought others for less than a dollar. He offers $5 to fill out a collection; but there is no hurry. He may get one for less. :: XI-1-o TYPED 1p.

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There will be no January Researches. He thanks Edwards for it. :: XI-1-o A.L. (Signature printed) 1p.

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He returns the copy of letters as desired. Mrs. Griffin is recovering from pneumonia. His son, Martin, was home on vacation. The proposition to make him archivist is before the Directors of the Society. He is willing but not anxious.

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He has the documents Edwards sent which he will print and return. Mrs. Griffin is now well.

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He returns the manuscripts which will appear in the July Researches. He asks if there are any more; he always cries for more. He asks if Edwards will be that way on his vacation.

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He asks Edwards if a student couldn't copy documents for his "Researches", he will pay the copying charges. Even if Edwards gave him a letter a week it would get much in print. His son, Martin, has entered his 4th year at St. Paul and has 4 more to serve before ordination if God permits.

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Credit did not appear for that New Orleans document by one of those odd turn of affairs that happen against one's inclinations. He wrote in on the proof sheet but the printer did not add it. Catholics woefully lack historical writers. Our intellectually gifted men lack devotion to the Church's honor and so will not seek the material. Griffin wants to simply save the documents. Then the writers in due time will come out.

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He wants some directories and will pay cash or exchange others for them, if Edwards has any duplicates. :: XI-1-o TYPED 1p.

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He states his prices for some directories. Copies of "History of Barry" will be sent shortly with no charge. The letter of Father Edward Sorin C.S.C. is one of interest, historical and religious and will be printed in the October Researches. His son Martin will be home Saturday; he has done splendidly. Griffin asks for a day of Edwards' vacation. :: XI-1-o TYPED 1p.

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He quotes prices for old directories. He asks if any documents are ready. All well. :: XI-1-o A.L. (Signature printed) 1p.

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He asks if Edwards has any duplicate numbers of Dublin Review. :: XI-1-m TYPED Postcard

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When Edwards comes at Christmas time he must give Griffin a day. An hour or two with a plain man who loves his friend might really be a point of observation if not a source of enjoyment. Stella Griffin, Sister Dorothea, is at Port Carbon, Pa. teaching. Martin Griffin Jr. is at St. Paul. :: XI-1-m TYPED 1p.

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He offers Catholic Directory 1846 for $5. He sold some at $10 each. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He got Edwards' World's Fair greeting. He asks Edwards to have a pamphlet translated and send to him�he will pay the charges. Mrs. Griffin has the grippe and Father Martin I. J. Griffin is now secretary to Archbishop John Ireland. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He does not think much of the extract from the Smyth pamphlet historically if its statements are like that about James Fund. He presented a new theory about that Fund a few years ago. In no history is there any such event spoken of as James' efforts to convert the Quakers. He enquires about exchanges in newspapers.