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He thanks Seton for his kind letter of last autumn. His mother, Mrs. William Dunlop, passed away on Easter evening. He is glad Seton saw his mother as he appreciated her brave heart. Dunlop's mother used to say that she thought they as Protestants lost a great deal for lack of a due appreciation of the character of the Virgin Mary. They will be at Seton Castle as usual this summer and it would be a pleasure to welcome Seton again. :: II-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 16 mo.

Scope and Contents He was disappointed at not being able to see (Seton) again before leaving for the South but he hopes to do so when he returns to New York the first week in August. He has some English friends who live in Oakland. The father Captain (Noel S.) Money is a distinguished British Army officer. He did great deeds in the Indian Mutiny. Money's father married Lady Burdett Contto. They were very rich once but have suffered reverses. The Captain is now manager of the Anglo-American E.C. Powder Company...

Scope and Contents Before he learned that (Seton) had bought "Tranent and its Surroundings" Dunlop had ordered a copy for him; he requests (Seton) to take a duplicate home as a momento of one of those episodes in his life which he will always look back on with regret that it was so short. He asks (Seton) to accept 3 articles he has written on China. In these days of the worship of gold, it is a pleasure to meet someone who places Mammon on a footing so inferior to the claims of descent from those who helped to...

Scope and Contents He is enclosing the correspondence about Preston Cross from the "Scotsman." Seton will find the reference to a right of way to Seton in the letter signed "East Lothian," nom de plume of General Cardell of Cokenzie House. Seton may keep it if it interest him. He has copied out a few stanzas on Seton which were given him by a Mr. Mason who drew the sketch of the castle and the chapel in MacNeil's book. He also sends a copy of some notes extracted from one of his old note books in regard to...

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Dunlop leaves by the "City of Rome" for New York on June 16. He will be staying near Patterson and will visit (Seton) from there. He also wishes to visit the Southern States and Minneapolis and Chicago returning from New York about the middle of August. He had hoped to bring the heraldic catalogue with him but publication has been delayed.

Scope and Contents Dunlop thanks Seton for his letter, the book of his essays, and the two photos. He and his mother have been studying the essays with great pleasure and interest on account of their acquaintance with the Eternal City and with the accomplished author. The photo of Seton in prelates' robes arrived in a damaged condition. He thinks the enclosure no enclosure will interest Seton as a specimen of Calvinistic persecution. Dunlop thinks their old friend Dr. Struthers must have laughed over...

Scope and Contents He is glad his little Christmas offering met with (Seton)'s approval. He thought (Seton) would be especially interested in the facsimile of the Seton tree. Dunlop is grateful for Seton's kindness in going twice to Oakland. Geraldine (Money) speaks with delight of Seton's visits. In the sudden plunge from great riches to comparative poverty and isolation she has borne herself with the dauntless courage which has won the respect of all who know the sad story. She and Dunlop are close friends...

Scope and Contents He thanks (Seton) for the consoling letter he wrote on the death of his mother. (Seton) too has has a severe trial in the loss of his aged aunt. England has lost its future king and (Henry) Cardinal Manning within a few hours of each other. Manning's death is a blow to Christendom. His name and (John) Cardinal Newman's are almost as much revered by Protestants as by Catholics. Dunlop hopes to shortly send (Seton) an illuminated catalogue of a heraldic exhibition held in Edingburgh. In...

Scope and Contents He hopes Seton received the extracts from the Haddington Presbytery Records about the Seton family which he sent him. Dunlop heard from his distant kinsman, Reverend Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton that he had met Seton since Seton was there. Dunlop sends Seton a photo of himself. George Marshall Seton has been very unwell and has resigned his post in one of the government offices here and has left Edinburgh to reside in London. All sects in England have been lamenting the death of ...

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Dunn submits a manuscript entitled "The Flight Into Egypt". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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He asks for a dispensation for a Catholic girl to marry a Protestant and sends $5 for dispensing with the banns. Dunn does not know what is required of him each year to give to the diocese, and asks that he be kept posted in regard to the collection. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Bishop (Tobias) Mullen substitutes the name of Arthur Seep for that of his father, Joseph Seep, as a delegate to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

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He sends a check and a list of members of a club made by Mr. Patrick Clements, and asks McMaster to direct the club to Uniontown, Kentucky. There are 28 names given. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Dunn is unemployed, but hopes to be able to retain the Ave Maria as long as he lives. He would be indebted to the University and the Congregation of Holy Cross, if they would help him to secure a job in Chicago. Dunn succeeded in getting Frank Hanrahan for the Junior Department of the University. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He is told that there is a retreat at Notre Dame with priests from all parts participating. It is possible that there is among them one who knows the Potawatomi language. There was a Catholic mission to the Potawatomi in Indiana which was served by Fathers Petit and Badin, located on Twin Lakes. John Gilmary Shea says the name of it is Chichipy Outippe; he used correspondence preserved at Notre Dame. He would like to make sure of the point. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp.

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She hopes he is feeling better. Picture of Reed's Pond, Rockland. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Purcell granted Dunn a dispensation for two parties some time ago but before it arrived, they were married by a preacher. There was no necessity for this hurry. The Catholic girl wishes to return to her duty and her husband wishes to become a Catholic. Dunn asks Purcell what he should do since her conduct is known publicly. Another one asks for a dispensation for which Dunn promised to ask Purcell. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dunn acknowledges the letter he received from Purcell at Somerset. He has started the repairs on Holy Trinity Church which should be completed by Spring. He asks Purcell for dispensations for two Catholics who wish to marry Protestants. They probably haven't been baptized. He asks Purcell to grant the dispensations as soon as possible. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dunne thanks Hudson for placing his name on the list of prelates who are to receive the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is grateful for Hudson's kind letter and enclosure. They plead guilty in relation to "The Little Musician." No author's name was given, so they thought it was an original. The "Visit" was copied from some exchange which gave credit to the "Paterson Weekly Times." If they have done the Ave Maria an injustice it was unintentional. P.S. They have read the Ave Maria since its first issue and say "God Bless it." :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dunne has written Bangs and Co. to send Brownson a catalogue of book sales and notes some Brownson might like to have, which he will pick up for him. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dunne is the guest of his old friend Dr. M. Brewer. His fever catches him yet a little every day from one to five P.M., so he asks Brownson to try to have him called for sometime Tuesday forenoon. He wants only 30 minutes—1 or 2 more or less. As soon as he hears where Brownson is, he will try to get around to see him. If he sees W. H. Hughes of the Michigan Catholic and memorial volume business, he is asked to tell him that Dunne called at the Hotel Rennert last night for proof of his paper...

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The Catholic Young Men's National Union holds its seventh annual convention at Chicago May 11th and 12th. It is expected there will be about 300 delegates present. Leray is invited to attend or, if that is not possible, to send some words which may be read at the banquet and published with the report. :: VI-3-c Printed circular 1p. 8vo.

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Dunne has been ill but expects to go home tomorrow, Hudson should inform Brother Francis de Sales that several "Irish Scenes" have been looked over but none suit. One will be selected from 4 or 5 that may do. Many thanks for the Chronicle of St. Anthony. Regards to all. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Dunne believes there is a working branch of the "Apostolate of Prayer" at Notre Dame. Mrs. Dunne is suffering greatly and Hudson is asked to pray for her. Dunne may soon form a desirable law partnership in Chicago. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Dunne would have come to Notre Dame had it not been for Mrs. Dunne's illness. He is looking for a law connection and is negotiating with a lawyer of some importance F.W.S. Brawley who has practiced in Illinois for thirty years. His address for the Ave Maria has not changed. Dunne noticed where a suit has been brought against Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and wonders if there is a chance for a fee in the matter. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He has formed a partnership with Judge F.W.S. Brawley, a lawyer for over thirty years in Illinois, ten of them at Chicago. He feels that the prayers of the confraternity have thus been answered. He will have some masses of thanksgiving said in the future but in the meantime feels that the prayers of the confraternity may be offered for his speedy success in business. He has read Father Henry James ? Coleridge's "Prisoners of the King" and wishes someone would cull the passages on...

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He asks for a manual of exercises, prayers and indulgences of a blue scapular. When will Father Hudson publish an account of the possession case? He inquires about buildings the C.S.C. Congregation of Holy Cross own on the north side of Chicago, reportedly intended for Sisters' schools. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He fears that he will not be able to attend the Commencement. He would like to meet again the many persons whose society he enjoyed so much at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the letter of the 8th. He would like to know if the society has a building on north side Chicago suitable for a residence, which he might use. He would enjoy visiting Notre Dame but finds it impossible to do so very soon as he has to stay to get some business. The C.S.C. Congregation of Holy Cross has lots of business there and he hopes it will come to him after a while. He is very fortunate in having Mr. F.W.S. Brawley as his law partner. Brawley is one of the best...