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Scope and Contents Edwards thanks Clarke for the pamphlets sent to the library. The first Bishop of New Orleans was never Archbishop of Havana. After he resigned the See of New Orleans, he was made Vicar General, Provisor, of Havana and afterwards Archbishop of Guatemala. Father Edwards Sorin C.S.C. is in Europe. P.S. Edwards wants a portrait of Clarke to place near Brownson and Shea in a gallery of Catholic writers that they have commenced at Notre Dame. Fathers Thomas Walsh and Daniel Hudson send...

Scope and Contents Clarke's photograph has arrived and everyone is pleased with it. Especially Edwards because he was the cause. It will be framed and put in the gallery of eminent Catholic laymen. Edwards hopes to have an oil painting taken from the photograph. He wants Clarke to come to Notre Dame. He seeks Catholic Directories before 1854. All but 6 pictures of the 69 Bishops consecrated for sees in the United States have been received. Edwards lists the name of the bishops whose portraits he still...

Scope and Contents Edwards delayed acknowledging the annuals because he was searching for the Freeman's Journals. He can find only five or six volumes of recent date. Before the fire they had nearly all the volumes. He has an old pamphlet copy of the "Conversion of Father Thayer" which he will gladly send. Fathers Sorin, Walsh, and Hudson invite Clarke to Notre Dame. Father P.M. O'Regan, C.M. informed Edwards that he knew of no portrait of his uncle. Notre Dame's artist is to paint a portrait of Cardinal...

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Edwards asks Clarke if he has autographed letters by the first three Bishops of New York for the Bishops' gallery. Edwards is also anxious to get letters signed by Bishop Joseph Rosati of St. Louis and Bishops William Dubourg and Leon De Neckere. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Everything in his room No. 31 and 30 belongs to Father Andrew Morrissey, C. S. C., Provincial. Morrissey allowed him the use of them during Edwards' life. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards has written to Paul Wood to call on Raff for a ticket from South Bend to Philadelphia.

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He thought he was his best friend at Notre Dame, still he has not received a line from him. His friends are very attentive to him in Paris. He saw Arthur Stace and he is looking well but tired of Paris. Stace cannot enjoy life on account of that dreadful disease. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks him to send the catalogue and the 100 marks immediately. :: XI-1-g Postcard,signed 10

Scope and Contents Edwards had the honor of seeing Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. twice before he sailed for America. Edwards has seen Vion Papin who is in Paris with his sister and aunt. Edwards meets friends from America every time he goes out. This is the first time he has missed commencement at Notre Dame. He has lost the address of the man making the picture of Father General. Edwards wonders whether the moths will get into his establishment now that Brother Columbkille, C.S.C., Thomas Carmody is no more....

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They will be pleased to receive a copy of "New York Securities" for 1893. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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He lists the numbers of the paper he needs to complete his file. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He asks the Postmaster to keep all his mail until he returns. He has heard that Father Maher is now the postmaster. If this is true he congratulates him.

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No letter for ever so long. Edwards fears that he can never repay the kindness of Monsignore Germano Straniero. Through his influence he has been presented to the Pope who put his arms around him affectionately and asked many questions about Notre Dame and Father Edward Sorin. The Holy Father gave Edwards a special blessing for the Sisters at Notre Dame. Mgr. Jacobini has been very kind to Edwards. Honors are showered upon Edwards from all sides. He sails Oct. 31.

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He lists the paintings by Luigi Gregori he wills to his friend George Rhodius of Indianapolis. He requests the President of the University of Notre Dame to deliver the paintings in good condition. To Mrs. Marie Rhodius he wills a painting and all the cut glass and china in his room. P.S. To Mr. and Mrs. Leo Huffer he wills the gold shirt studs and the diamond and pearl which they gave him. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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They are now three days out from New York. A dense fog Surrounds the ship. Very few have been sea sick. The Steamer is the best boat afloat. When in New York Edwards was royally entertained by John Gilmary Shea, Richard H. Clarke, Lawrence Kehoe and the Priests of the Cathedral. He is always delighted to hear from his friends at Notre Dame. He asks to be remembered to his friends at St. Edward's Hall especially the Sorin Society. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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A printed circular invitation to the annual reunion of the Associated Alumni of Notre Dame University. :: XI-1-b Printed Signature 2pp. 12mo.

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View of Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida; no message. :: XI-2-i Postcard, unsigned

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She saw Bishop William G. McCloskey of Louisville, Kentucky and learned that the priests of the diocese do not want to part with anything of Bishop Benedict J. Flaget. They feel that way about everything of such value that pertains to the diocese. :: XI-1-i No signature 4pp. 12mo.

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2 days 90.00 :: XI-2-c Fragment 1p.

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If any foreign letters come for the library, the postmaster is to give them to Father Morrissay if they are bills of lading so that free entry may be secured for the goods. :: XI-1-g Postcard, unsigned 10

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Edwards was sorry to hear of Brother Gregory's John Noonan death. He suggests that Hudson and Father Thomas Walsh take a trip to Europe for their health. Archbishops James Gibbons, Patrick J. Ryan, and Father John S. Foley, all stopped at Cape May. Edwards visited each and they promised articles for the Notre Dame Historical Cabinet. Judge Edmund Dunne was here for a few days but Edwards did not see him. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Edwards has been expecting to see Hudson for days but now finds that it is impossible. He asks Hudson to remind Father Thomas Walsh to pay the South Bend Orchestra $35 for their services. A few copies of the Scholastic are requested. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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In case of his death, they are to pay to Mrs. Eliza Edwards of Toledo, all money deposited to his credit in their bank.

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The postmaster will please keep all after Friday morning's mail until he returns. Yesterday he wrote from Maumee to send the evening's mail but he may not get it if sent so late. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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Many times he thought of Sorin while viewing faith invigorating scenes. He describes at length the fervor of the people and the religious ceremonies he has witnessed. (Note: Apparently this is an incomplete rough draft of a letter probably sent to Sorin.)

Scope and Contents It seems a long time since he heard from her. The other day he received Holy Communion for her and his friends at Notre Dame. He leaves for Venice, then to Rome, to Ireland, and return to America in November. Since his early childhood all his deepest attachments have been contained at Notre Dame so it is only natural that any news from there should give him joy. It was Father (Edward Sorin's) wonderful enthusiasm which first fascinated Edwards' youthful imagination and made him long to...

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No message :: XI-2-g Postcard, signed

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The ship is nearing Queenstown from which place mail will be forwarded to the United States. The trip has been delightful. Edwards was sorry that he did not see Hudson before leaving Notre Dame. The death of Brother Columbkille grieves Edwards. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Edwards spent a day with John Gilmary Shea at Elizabeth. Hickey also made his stay in New York pleasant. Edwards expects to remain in Baltimore until Tuesday then go to Washington and return to Notre Dame via New York. Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, Father Harrigan, and Father John Elcock of Philadelphia made Edwards' stay profitable. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hudson's letter directed to Long Branch arrived last night. He regrets to hear Hudson is not well. He should ask for a vacation. Mrs. Dunbar is stronger and he is trying his best to leave her. There are not many Catholics among the visitors but most of the servants and nurses are. If he can leave tomorrow he will write from Toledo. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.