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Edward's letter is the kind to keep up one's spirit in Historical work. He is well content with the progress the RESEARCHES is making.

There is no difficulty between the two Historical societies. Whenever John Gilmary Shea hits any of them, Griffin strikes back. There is field enough for all. Old age and years of praise make the old man Shea envious.

He has received the copy of Bishop Egan's letter; it is very valuable. He knows of some treasures in Baltimore if he can get them. He often thinks of Edwards and his advising and corrective words. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

By gracious Edwards is gathering them in. What a good thing there is a chap like Edwards in this hobby (collecting letters of the bishops.) Griffin feels like jump-on the first train for Notre Dame (University). Could he get someone at the college to copy Bishop Egan's letters for pay? He rejoices at Edwards' success.

He is pleased to get the picture of St. Anthony. Philomena will be delighted at Edwards' message. John Gilmary Shea's second volume is a great work, but Griffith disagrees with some of the facts. They have bought Father A. P. Haviland's library.

He asks if Edwards will exchange some Catholic Directories for a letter of Bishop Patrick Kelly of Richmond written in 1817. :: XI-1-j TYPED 1p.

He has supplied his customer with twelve numbers of the Directory. He had an avalance of them come down on him. :: XI-1-j TYPED 1p.

He can now get a lot of Edinburgh Reviews and those Edwards needs may be among them. He asks Edwards to kindly send that list if not the list of others. He discusses prices. :: XI-1-j Postcard

He asks Edwards if it is the original Edinburgh Review or the American reprint or either to make up a set. The copies he could have obtained when he wrote last are gone. He asks Edwards to send a list of all the magazines he needs. :: XI-1-j Postcard

Original Edinburg and Blackwoods will be hard to get. He bought 8 vols. of reprint Blackwoods. :: XI-1-j (Sinature printed) Postcard

He has an edition of Letters Edifying and Curious that Edwards can have for $10. :: XI-1-k (Signature Printed) Postcard

He now only wants Directories for 1835 and 1838. He got the others for his customer. Edwards should send these at $2; double price will be paid for others. :: XI-1-k Postcard

He can supply Edwards with the Irish Teller. :: XI-1-k (Signature Printed) Postcard

He did not know the bill had been sent; it was mixed with others. He has more matter than he ever will live to print� yet he ever will seek more. His son, Martin, is at Minneapolis and is well and happy. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

He has a manuscript copy of Bishop Henry Conwell's reply to Father Patrick Smyth's pamphlet issued on his return to Ireland. Edwards has Smyth's pamphlet. Griffin asks for a copy or the loan of it. He asks what's the use of all Edwards' documents unless published. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

Edwards should see if the old prayer book mentioned in the enclosed clipping is not among those he sent him. John T. Reily of McSherrytown wants a sketch of Edwards' life and a portrait for his book, "Fourth Book of Recollections." He is the only one at home. Note: The Clipping is attached :: XI-1-o TYPED 1p.

Edwards' vote for doubling Researches has been entered in the Record. He will pay charges of translating and copying to get some of N.D.U. documents for the Researches. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

It was kind of Edwards to remember her with such a beautiful gift. She appreciates it very much. They all thank him for the good wishes and hope he will come in to see them. They wish him a Happy New Year. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

Notre Dame has a pamphlet in Italian by Father Vallanus published in Rome in 1857 on the Church in the U.S. He asks if Edwards can get some one who would translate it and tell him the probable cost; or have the Philadelphia part translated and send it to him with bill. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

He has notified his customers of the books Edwards named. He will make a list of ones he thinks Edwards ought to have. About 50 letters of bishops are to be auctioned here. :: XI-1-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

He sends $1 for Brownson's Review of Jan. 1852. :: XI-1-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

He wants certain numbers of Brownson's Review for which he will pay $1 each if Edwards has them. :: XI-2-b Signature printed 1p.

He asks Edwards to see if the enclosed copy is correct. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

He returns the manuscript. He asks if the words marked are correct. He wishes Edwards a Happy 1895. Note: Enclose is a proof-sheet� a decree of the Congregation of the Propaganda; subject: Appointment of a Spiritual Director of the French Settlement at Gallipolis, Ohio. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

If Edwards has duplicate Catholic Directories for certain years to sell let him know the price. :: XI-1-m Postcard

Statement. :: XI-2-l Printed 1p.

He solicits Edwards' order for the second volume of his book Catholics and The American Revolution. He discusses prices. Now is the time to subscribe to The American Catholic Historical Researches. :: XI-2-m Postcard, PRINTED

His second book on Catholics and the American Revolution will be out next month. The copies are limited. Names of Patrons will be printed in every book. He asks Edwards for his name and never mind the money till the book is ready. :: XI-2-l PRINTED, Postcard

Receipted statement for Memorial Library. :: XI-2-l Printed form, A. 1p.

He had a whole letter from Edwards. He hasn't any of Brownson's. All of 1844 are scarce. He returns to Philadelphia at the end of the month, he returns to please his daughter. He had a visit from Prof. C. A. Alvord of the University of Illinois. He is after original sources. Father Martin I.J. Griffin, Jr. is now Secretary-Treasurer of St. Thomas' College of St. Paul. He asks about other documents. He will be 65 in two weeks. :: XI-2-j TYPED 2pp.