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Scope and Contents Edwards is glad that Father-General has forced Hudson to take a vacation. Edwards sent the picture to Father Ernest Van Dyke by Mrs. Justin . Father Thomas Walsh and Father John Zahm started for Mexico last Tuesday, Edwards accompanied them to Maniton. Walsh was ill for several days. Edwards is sorry to hear that Father Alexis Granger is ill. He is glad many Catholic Papers showed an appreciation of the Bishop's oration. Colonel Boone died Monday night. Walsh has delighted the Denver...

Scope and Contents When Edwards arrived in Paris he found a letter from London stating that Henry Cardinal Manning desired to see him again, together with a letter confirming the sad news of his father's Paul S. Edwards death. In answer to Edwards' prayers his father came into the church on his death bed. Edwards enjoyed his trip to Rome and will never forget the happiness he experienced while at the feet of Pope Leo XIII. Ella Edes, Monsignor Germano Straniero, Father Peter J. Franciscus,C.S.C. and...

Scope and Contents The papers Hudson mailed to Paris were forwarded by Mr. ? Huffer . Edwards visited and studied the vast collections of the British Museum and the South Kensington Museum. Through the courtesy of Father Francis Gasquet, Edwards had access to the valuable papers and manuscripts preserved for the use of students. Edwards had the honor of an interview with Henry Cardinal Manning . The Cardinal wished to know all about the University of Notre Dame, He expressed his astonishment on learning...

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Edwards has just received a letter from Major Henry F. Brownson asking for the photographs of his father. He requested Mr. Regan to attend to the matter. Edwards has seen Dr. Shea, Egan, Hickey, Gill and others. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Edwards sends Hudson a letter he received from Miss Margaret G. Meade, which he asks Hudson to show to Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C. Meade has decided to send Lawrence Graham to a Catholic school. Edwards thinks he could be received at Notre Dame. Doctor Clark invited Edwards to spend the week with him. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Maurice Francis Egan and Edwards dined today with Monsignor Robert Seton. Seton invited Edwards to stay at his house and extended to Hudson an invitation to visit and stay with him. Egan and Seton will be at Notre Dame, August 15. Yesterday Edwards was entertained at the Catholic Protectory. Father W. Daly of the Cathedral and Father Evans and Edwards visited there in the afternoon and remained until 9 P.M. Brother Leontine took them through all the departments where trades are taught...

Scope and Contents The Columbus picture has not arrived. Edwards thanks Onahan for interesting Mr. Gunther in their collections. A letter from Gregori states that he shall leave Italy for America in April, so Onahan should hold himself ready for sittings in May. Feeling incapable of representing the University of Notre Dame, Edwards declines the invitation to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress. He asks whether Notre Dame is doing anything for the educational exhibit. All he can learn is that...

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Edwards thanks Onahan for the copy of the proceedings of the Catholic Congress. He is re-arranging the Notre Dame Archives and would be glad to receive any old letters of Onahan, especially relating to the Catholic Congress, 1889. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents After a month's visit in England, he arrived in France and was met at a Paris railroad station by Mr. Leo Huffer, a friend of Bishop Keane and Monsignor O'Connell. One can scarcely realize that Paris contains a mob ready at any moment to turn this scene of beauty into a foretaste of hell. He was recently returning home when he found himself facing a mob of excited men marching down the avenue, who yelled at his driver to halt, but when they saw that Edwards was a foreigner, they let him...

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An urgent trip must be made to Long Beach where Mrs. Dunbar is ill. If Hudson has occasion to speak to Father Thomas E. Walsh on the subject he and Hudson discussed, Hudson should ask him not to consult with anyone; whatever Walsh does let him do himself. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards was sorry to hear that Hudson is still at Notre Dame and urges him to take a trip for his health. He hopes Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C., will attend the Temperance Convention that is to be held August 4th. The letter he received from Miss Meade he sends Hudson with May Brownson 's letter. Edwards had a long conversation with Maurice Francis Egan. On his return trip to New York, Edwards spent a day at Elizabeth, New Jersey with John Gilmary Shea . He has been able to get a photo...

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The day on which he received Conlish's letter will be remembered with joy as it was on that day that the Father Provincial Edward Sorin, C.S.C. arrived from Europe. Edwards describes in detail the celebration given in honor of the Provincial. He lists the number of clubs and societies to show how well advanced the university is. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Edwards' father could not decide at present on the subject which Edwards has written on. He expects Edwards home as his health is not very good. His father will send money for Mary's schooling and there will be some to pay Edwards' fare home. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Just a word from Mother to let Edwards know that Mollie and Frank are home. Mollie intends to go to Star Island or some other place during the hot weather. Frank lintends to take quarters in a family hotel in Toledo. Willie left for New York. :: XI-2-d No Signature 2pp.

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This document is a copy of the military history of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul S. Edwards of the 14th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The regiment was organized at Toledo in 1861. Edwards was born in Ireland, County Carlon, Aug. 2, 1824 and was married to Elizabeth Rutledge on March 6, 1848 :: XI-2-f TYPED 4pp.

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His wife notified him that a package would be shipped to him at Notre Dame containing a suit of clothes for Harry. He asks Edwards to turn the package over to Harry. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Harry writes asking for permission to go to South Bend for a birthday party with a friend. Harry is easily mislead and Edwards does not want him to go unless Professor Edwards thinks it is proper. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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The Superior has said that he would not allow Edwards to leave without the permission of the Archbishop or Rousselon. The reason is the yellow fever in the city. But that is no reason for Edwards and M.Lyons as they would be in the city only 6 hours or a day. They want to get their diplomas from the Jesuits at Mobile. As soon as they arrive, they will leave for the college. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Edwards is making a collection of autographs of prominent public men, and would like to have McMaster's to add to his collection. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He begs pardon for not replying sooner. His fingers were so weak and swollen it was impossible to write. He offered his services to Father Francis de Sales Gautrelet, S.J. ; he does all he can to be of use. But at present Gautrelet does not need him; Gautrelet would have to be in great need to choose him. While waiting, they have resumed their studies. Having only two treatises to pass they will soon finish. The death of Father G. Valcourt Gauthreaux grieved him very much. A consoling...

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They have begun to learn the Mass and already recite the breviary. They hope it will please the Bishop. Too busy himself, the President has advised them to let him know how much time will the Bishop permit them to stay here. They are in good health. They need clothes, having brought from the seminary only what was necessary for a month. The President asked them if they needed anything; the next time he asks, they will say yes. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The Egans hope to have Hudson visit them. They want a picture of Hudson. :: X-3-f- A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having known Luke Flanagan intimately for two years, Egan can say that he is of excellent character and wants to become a priest. Egan thinks he would become an excellent missioner. A. Note S. On the same paper:

Scope and Contents Egan received Brute's kind note this evening after returning from the wharf where he had been expecting the arrival of Brute. When he heard of Brute's safe arrival he determined to wait until Thursday to accompany him but he would have to leave Thursday for Baltimore. He need not express his joy at Brute's return. He hopes he will never again be separated from the St. Mary's Mountain. Father Jean Dubois is much in need of his assistance, although he has borne with fortitude the crosses...

Scope and Contents He is sending this letter and season's greetings by Mr. Bedford who is returning to Baltimore. He spent his Christmas in Frederickstown assisting the missionary priest. He missed seeing Marquis de Lafayette there as he had missed seeing him in every other city, for he had to return two days before Lafayette arrived. Father John Du Bois could not see Lafayette or invite him to the Seminary, but expects to do so in the spring. Egan is writing her on Monday the 1st of the month, her day. ...

Scope and Contents Egan tells Josephine he would scold her if he could, for not having written him in so long a time. He has been hoping to see her and William Seton this summer, as she promised in her last letter. William, also forgot to answer the letter he sent him at Baltimore. He still hopes they will come and visit him for a month. He hears she is not so well. He asks her to tell him that at least. He is postponing many questions, to ask of her when he sees her. He does not have sufficient health...

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Is there any communication with Lafourche? Previous to the war she had an only sister living there; she has not heard from her since. Father Amédée Béccard was pastor there when she last heard from her sister, Mrs. Johnson. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In Spring Egan told McMaster's agent not to send him the Freeman anymore. But finding his family missed the interesting and valuable paper, he asks that it be sent to him again. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has an oil painting for sale of Archbishop John Hughes, one of two copies painted from life. He writes thinking Edwards might wish it for his collection. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Maurice Francis Egan has been quite ill. He thinks he will be able to send the story tomorrow but katharine hardly thinks so. She asks Hudson to come see Egan when he can. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.