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Seton's letter to the Professor of Latin literature was referred to Howard. He knows of no recent annotated edition of the entire corpus of Latin classics. The most satisfactory edition is the "Bibliotheca Classica Latina" Paris 1819-1838. This edition comprises 144 volumes. A bound copy was sold a few years ago by Otto Harrassowitz in Leipzig for $75. :: II-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Howard is interested in the study of Greek and Roman musical instruments and is preparing an article on the tibia. He asks Seton's assistance in getting a photograph of the tibiae from a sarcophagus in the Vatican collection in Rome.

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Howard Brothers are sending copies of the Dorcas. They would appreciate a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Howard is grateful for Onahan's efforts. He has become acquainted with Mr. Pope, who has offered Howard a good situation upon the latter's freedom. He is now instructing convicts in the use of machinery. He has the sympathy of ex-Warden and Mrs. Dement.

Scope and Contents Father Howard encloses $15, for six subscriptions to the Journal for one year from date. This is the result of a casual meeting of a few priests the other evening in which newspapers were being discussed. All agreed that the Freeman's Journal is the most independent, fearless and clever Catholic weekly published in the country. They formed a club of six. If McMaster desires subscribers from Canada, the priests will get up a larger club, as the paper has many admirers there, especially...

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She hopes he will take this ticket and also give them the pleasure of his company at the Oliver, Dec. 9th. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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The Seton genealogy contains much of interest to Howard. If Seton uses an armorial bookplate Howard would be greatly obliged for a copy to add to his collections. Has an impression been taken of the arms from the lid of the snuff box now belonging to William Seton of New York? Howard has copies of many coats armorial taken from old silver plate. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He is indebted for the two bookplates Seton sent. If Seton has a few spare copies of his grandfather's bookplate several collectors there would appreciate them. Next month's Miscellanea may prove of interest as it will contain the facsimile of a very early armorial grant, in 1483. Pasted on the back of this letter is a copy of the bookplate of Henry Farnham Burke, Somerset, 1887. :: II-1-b A.L.S. and Bookplate 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Howard, as counsel for the trustees, called to speak to Lefevere respecting the affairs of the German Catholic Church of Detroit St. Mary's to come to some arrangement by which all misunderstanding would cease. Trustees have been appointed and the certificate of their election recorded in the county clerk's office. They wish nothing but the management of the church property and intend no interference in spiritual matters. They will gladly settle any balance due to Lefevere and Howard sees no...

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Howard asks Lefevere to inform him by the bearer where Father Peter Kindekens is. Kindekens is an important witness in the suit of Carroll versus Tremble, the bearer. In order to get the case put off until next fall and to obtain Kindeken's deposition, it is necessary for Tremble to show where Kindekens is. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At the request of Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. who claims as assignee of Father Francis Vincent Badin a considerable balance as due from the Church of St. Anne, Howard begs to call Lefevere's attention to that claim. Father Sorin is anxious to have an amicable settlement without the intervention of the law. If Lefevere is not convinced that a private settlement can be had, Howard asks him to appoint arbitrators to hear and determine all questions growing out of the claim. In that case, Howard...

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He encloses two sonnets that have been in his pocket for sometime. The "Sponsa Dilecta" should appear prominently, put the other in a corner. A sister is dying in Ann Arbor. Howard asks Hudson to pray for her. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Miss Eileen Ahearn, State Librarian, wants Edwards to take part in the State Library Association. She desires a brief sketch of the Notre Dame Library with special reference to its rare treasures. It is her impression that the library at Notre Dame is by far the chief and most interesting library of the state. :: XI-1-l A.L.S 3pp.

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He asks Hudson to carefully compare this translation with the original work by Father Stone, since he, Howard, does not want to be responsible for a printed translation which has deviated far from the reasoning or central thought of the original work. Not being certain of the meaning of several lines, he took the liberty of presuming what their interpretation should be. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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St. Joseph's Catholic Benevolent Society of St. Joseph's Church, Lowell appointed a committee to invite Hudson through Father Michael Fallize, C.S.C. to lecture or preach before the society on their patronal festival, next Sunday night. There is a great desire throughout the congregation to hear Hudson. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Sunday Edwards asked Howard to send him any curiosities he might have. The enclosed no enclosures are all he thinks would be of interest to the library. Howard will not give them but only loan them. If Howard dies before calling for them they shall be the property of the University of Notre Dame. He prizes highly the letter from Halleck who was his idol among American poets then living. Later Howard got the letter and autograph from Longfellow and the autograph from Bryant. He got the...

Scope and Contents He received the enclosed letter from Jacob P. Dunn. He doesn't suppose there is any priest at Notre Dame who understands the Potawatomi language or knows the name of the Indian Mission at Twin Lakes. When he was writing the History of Notre Dame for the Golden Jubilee he had a book containing letters of Father Petit and other writings relating to the removal of the Indiana to the west. Perhaps that book would help. Dunn has more knowledge of this history than any man alive. :: XI-2-i A.L.S....

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Edwards spoke to him of completing the sketch of the History of Notre Dame in time for the Golden Jubilee. It must be done quickly. He wants some names and facts of the history previous to the coming of Father Sorin. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She would have thanked Hudson for his letter and enclosure sooner if her family affairs had not kept her completely occupied. She comments about Hudson's letter to her sister. The writer need not see favorable criticism but reasonable criticism is useful and even unreasonable unjust criticism may serve some purpose but its abuse has an unhelpful effect. She and her family were sorry to hear that Hudson was ill. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She sends the subject matter for the circular to Hudson with instructions to the effect that he may arrange it in the manner which he thinks best. If any information concerning Louise Lateau arrives too late for this dead-line it may be distributed separately later on. She leaves the matter of reduction in price from the $1.20 retail charge for those who buy more than one copy entirely to Hudson. She asks that a circular be sent to all the Ave Maria's subscribers and the remainder be...

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Because there was no special hurry she did not do any further writing on her story for the Ave Maria during her unexpected absence from home. Two more installments in the Ave Maria will complete the story. She asks Hudson to send her an extra copy of two old issues of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter. Because of lack of time and the great length of the manuscript she is sorry that the story will have to run a week later than expected. She is thankful for Hudson's prayers. She feels a bit slighted that her apology for lack of neatness of the manuscript was taken as a reason for changing and omitting several passages. She believes there is a justification for printing the part about palms being sold. Her other statement she will clarify when she sees...

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When the "Record" was first printed it aroused much discussion. One Sister of Providence raised the same objection that Hudson did. Comments on the work by several clergymen are quoted by Howe. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She mailed an installment of "Aunt Winifred" to Father Egidius Henneman, O.S.B., asking him to search for any statements not in conformity with the laws of the church. She believed he is well suited to do this since he spent several years in Rome and is therefore very well versed on the customs and laws of Rome in this regard. They did this because they always want to print the complete truth for which they will gladly sacrifice their own falsely conceived ideas in favor of the...

Scope and Contents She states that they received the opinion of Father Egidius Henneman, O.S.B. on the manuscript but because they did not have time to write a letter they sent his letter directly. Egidius' letter is not to be interpreted as an order to Hudson since it was not intended to be read by him and it was merely an answer to some questions she asked him. Her sister's addition to the manuscript was not meant to contradict Egidius but to show that orchestral music is not uncanonical and it appears...

Scope and Contents She believes that the reformers who criticize the music used by the Churches of Rome do not understand the laws concerning this matter. The framers of these laws intended them only for musicians who are talented enough to deserve the title of Doctor of Music. They understood that amateurs, according to European standards all American musicians come under this rating, would misinterpret these rules; therefore they are more lenient in their observation by amateurs. She states that some of...

Scope and Contents She requests Hudson to change the word house to home in the title of the article on St. John of the Mountains in the next issue of the Ave Maria. She wonders whether the Point St. Ignace mentioned in the Ave Maria is the one near Mackinac. In her mother's youth tradition said that Pere Marquette was buried on the banks of the Marquette River. This river is reported to have miraculously changed its course so as not to wash away the grave of this pious man. Her mother still remembers the...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe encloses a pamphlet written by Father Hermit sent by the Superior of the Camaldolensi at Naples. She placed strips of paper between the pages containing the list of indulgences attached to the Rosary of Our Lord when the beads have been given by the Camaldolensi. The paragraphs enclosed in brackets are those where Mass privileges are mentioned. Miss Howe asks Hudson to take care of her book and return it. She believes that O.S.B. books are just as incontrovertible as S.J....

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Howe is grateful for the obituary of Father Aegidius Hennemann, O.S.B. . She asks for copies to be sent to several frineds of Aegidius in Munich, Germany. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is $2.25 for a Mass that Howe wishes Hudson to say. She wants Hudson to procure two copies of the little book "Eternal Wisdom". It is printed by an English firm. Father Camillus Maes writes to her about the Holy Rosary at St. Dominic's Tomb. He reproaches her for regretting Father Aegidius Hennemann so much. Howe feels that he doesn't know what kind of a person Fr. Aegidius really was or he'd understand. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.