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(Seton) has been proposed for the St. George Societyand when the 30 days posting is over he will be selected at the next opportunity. Does (Seton) have a copy of the history of the society published in 1887? Jevons hopes (Seton) attends the dinner April 29.

Scope and Contents He thanks (Seton) for the copy of "Rerum Novarum," This morning's paper informs him that the House of Representative passed a bill yesterday establishing a system of compulsory arbitration between interstate railroads and their employees. The same paper quoted (Archbishop Francis) Satolli as saying that they are on the brink of a social revolution. Chicanery among capitalists is more frequent than violence among laborers. (Seton)'s check for $100 will be deposited in the bank. As to...

Scope and Contents (Thomas) Seton (Jevons) received a letter from Robert enclosing one from Sir Bruce (Maxwell) Seton. It was kind of Robert to write to him, Aunt Daisy, and Jevons and they will not fail to pay their respects to him and Lady Seton when they reach London. Will Robert tell how Sir Bruce is related to him and what his position is. From his coat of arms Jevons presumes he is in the public service. Jevons is glad to see that while Robert encourages Seton to write he also criticizes him. He needs...

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Jevons congratulates Seton on his excellent speech at his first appearance at St. George's Society. He hopes Seton enjoyed the occasion as much as he, Rex (Reginald Jevons), and (Thomas) Seton (Jevons) did.

Scope and Contents Jevons is enjoying the sea at the home of a friend who recently purchased a Moroni, a portrait of Lucretia, the foundress of a convent in Albino with an inscription given on page 3 (of this letter). This picture is mentioned in a work by Tassi published in 1708, but the inscription is quite different, raising a doubt as to the genuineness of his friend's picture. The expert who bought his friend the picture gives the accompanying reasons for believing the picture is genuine. Jevons would be...

Scope and Contents He cannot possibly tell in a letter all they have been doing and seeing. They were very glad to hear of cousin Louis (Joseph Sands)'s happiness. Monday they go on to Liverpool whence they sail for New York on September 21. J(evons) and Marguerite (Jevons) borrowed their aunt's dog cart and pony and drove to Wydale House where they were welcomed by Mrs. (Ellen L.) Cayley, a widow, and sister of Sir George, and her unmarried sister, Miss Aubrey. Staying with them was Dr. Hardy of Bournemouth....

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He is sending photographs; there is something in the face he does not like. Robert is to see that this is toned away in the reproduction. The erect figure is the best of the three.

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He met W(illiam) S(eton) G(ordon) who treated him very well and showed him the photos of James Seton. One of the photos has gone to Geo(rge) S(eton), and, he supposes, will appear in "the book". From there he went to the Superior Court and for the experience got into Part III where the "Lenow" was on. Mother and Marguerite (Jevons) are our so Jevons has time to write this. Tomorrow he goes to Crag(don).

Scope and Contents He wonders how Reverend (Arthur Wentworth Hamilton) Eaton got home. Who can Niddrie be who corresponds for the New York Freeman's Journal? (A note in Seton's hand: "Niddrie was Mgr. Seton"). Friday Jevons was at a euchre party at Mrs. Peter Jay's. Marguerite (Jevons) stayed overnight. Saturday he went with May and John Jay and Miss Barclay to Van Cortlandt's lake. May hurt her arm so badly that they walked to Bicknell's house and came home. Sunday he bolted up to Williams-bridge and walked...

Scope and Contents They have now been in London two weeks. After a bad voyage, they arrived at Liverpool. As Marguerite (Jevons) had some shopping to do they stayed at their cousin's in Birkenhead, then to their aunt's in Hampstead, and in another week at No. 8 Wilbeck Street. Yesterday they took up their permanent abode here at No. 40 of the same street where they will give some dinners. There is no place like America and no people like the better class of Americans. They have been to a musical at the...

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Who can be the usurper who assumes the name of Seton? Marguerite (Jevons) has determined to keep out of society entirely as it is hardly possible to go out anywhere without meeting cads of the lowest degree. According to Aunt Eliz(abeth Seton), Uncle Will(iam) Seton is due on Sunday. Jevons succeeded in getting into the Lenow trial room. Down with Tammany! Morton, Strong, Goff-majority.

Scope and Contents Uncle Will(iam Seton) arrived from Baltimore Friday. They are all so sorry for him; he seems to have bad luck and deserves such a big share of the reverse. (Jevons) was sorry not to see (Seton) after the funeral. He read through (Seton)'s rhapsody which he encloses (no enclosure). The poetic description of death is excellent. Aunt Sally (Sarah Redwood Parish Seton) died within a week of Jevons' reading it. Does (Seton) still keep to his plans for travel? (Jevons) is working very hard at...

Scope and Contents J(evons) received (Seton)'s letter. The clerk (Seton) refers to must have been an ignorant cad. He had this small excuse that anyone in (Jevons') position is known as a "boy". He expects to be promoted in 8 months. Everyone is worked hard but they learn a great deal. He cannot accept (Seton)'s invitation to dinner with (Reverend Arthur Wentworth Hamilton) Eaton and (Hugh C.) Lyle. He is afraid he must "knock under" to business till (Seton) returns from his travels. J(evons) wants to see...

Scope and Contents (Seton) sails next Saturday and they hope to see him there before his departure. J(evons) could perhaps get over to spend an evening and come back to his room in New York so as to get down easily to business next morning. J(evons) hears that some paper said that at the Colonial Dames (of America) meeting (Seton)'s gold buckles and adornments were objects of admiration. J(evons) sees that (Seton) did not repeat his St. George performance at St. Andrew's. Friday J(evons) attended Mrs. Church's...

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J(evons) was sorry not to get to (Seton)'s lecture especially after what he hears about it. He saw a notice in the Sun. He dined with theLees last night. He is having a good time but must get to work as soon as possible and make some money to spend. He can hardly get across the harbor because of the ice.

Scope and Contents The Home Journal is going to publish his article "Round New York." The Catholic World has accepted a second article on "Wordsworth." Is there an historical magazine in New York? What is the address of the Catholic Quarterly? They saw Seton's Lincoln letter in the Tribune. Seton keeps the 40 family secret like a sword of Damocles. March 25 he will attend a dinner to celebrate the 21st birthday of a friend, Frederick De Witt Wells. In a month, Rex (Reginald Jevons), Ferdy (Ferdinand Talbot...

Scope and Contents He would have answered (Seton)'s letter this morning but he has been at Cragdon all day. He will certainly take "pot-luck" with him and attend the Seton Circle afterwards. Cragdon has changed tremendously. There are two cheap cottages on the place besides the vicarage. Crookson wood has been cut down; the house has been disfigured by a coating of yellow paint. All around Eastchester is being opened up and $1000 or $2000 cottages built. Rex (Reginald Jevons), Ferdy (Ferdinand Talbot Roscoe...

Scope and Contents Jevons congratulates Seton on the best speech of last night. As Dick Hutton remarked Seton was thoroughly enjoying himself. Jevons was longing to propose a toast himself; he felt, as he does not always, inclined to talk that night. It is impossible for Jevons to entertain the dream of Egypt and Jerusalem. When he comes back from England he will have to take seriously to some work. If he had the ability to write he sould be bound to no place but such is not the case. He is anxious as to the...

Scope and Contents Jevons called upon Cousin Henry Ogden but found out little about Cragdon. Levi Eden, the acting manager of the Syndicate, agreed to pay $112,000 in installments and interest until the whole is paid. Tonight Jevons, Rex (Reginald Jevons), Ferdy (Ferdinand T. Roscoe Jevons) are going to a meeting of the Vigilance Good Government Committee. Jevon's mother is sending some of their photographs. His father and Ferdy are going to Huntington over Sunday. Jevons and Rex are perhaps going to Gragdon...

Scope and Contents He and Rex (Reginald Seton?) have a room in a house next to the Ogdens where they sometimes take dinner and breakfast. Their table was once noted but is now enough to poison a cad. They have discovered a cheap but excellent restaurant. Friday he goes to his first cotillion at Sherry's after dining at Dr. John Jay's. Their house is opposite Father (Thomas J.) Ducey's church and Jevons will go to hear him preach. He wonders what will be the outcome of his row with (Archbishop Michael...

Scope and Contents Jevons has not heard from (Seton) for a long time. Mr. Niddrie sent him a paper cutting in which (Seton)'s name appeared. He asked Uncle Will(iam Seton) who the correspondent was, but he did not say. Marguerite (Jevons) and Thomas spent from Saturday to Tuesday at Huntington. Aunt Elize (Elizabeth Seton) was very well and Cousin Nina (Prime) kind but he cannot say much for the manners of Cousin Temple (Prime). They had some sleigh rides to Cold Spring, Nathan Hales's cottage, and other...

Scope and Contents J(evons) has half an hour to answer (Seton)'s letter of the 18th. At a quarter of three they go to the rectory from which he and Marguerite (Jevons) drive to meet their father (Thomas Jevons) and have tea. He went to York Minster and heard part of the service. At the Cathedral J(evons) witnessed an incident in which the man who was leading the crowd produced a crooked staff taken from one of the ancient Cardinals. J(evons) first attempt to see Sir Bruce (Maxwell) Seton was a failure but he...

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So Edwards will not have anything more to do with Jewett. Hattie told him all about Notre Dame and the dear Professor Edwards. He asks why Edwards doesn't pay Hattie Nester the box of candy she won by letting Edwards kiss her. Jewett had a better idea of Edwards than that. Jewett is going in for boxing. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He sends a check for the money he borrowed while at Notre Dame. He is very much indebted to Edwards for a nice time while at the college. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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Sister wishes Hudson a Happy New Year and is glad to see the Ave Maria come out regularly. She sends regards to Brother Stanislaus . She requests Hudson to ask Professor James F. Edwards for the play "Robert Emmit" and the farce that usually goes with it. She sends her regards to Sisters Innocenza, Susanna and Ludovica as well as to Father John O'Connell. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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With reluctance Sister writes Joos to inform Lefevere of the danger of scandal due to the intemperance of Father Peter Koopmans who for 20 years has desire to enter the religious life. Neglect of parish duties and fear of scandalizing Protestants who greatly respect him, compel her, who is on retreat but hopelessly distracted, to write Joos. Sister Cecelia has a sore throat; the schools are going on well. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Sister Mary Eudoxia granted Sister permission to write and thank Hudson for sending the Ave Maria. She apologizes for her duplicity towards Hudson and Brother Stanislaus . She was glad to be transferred from Notre Dame to St. Mary's here in Texas. She hopes Mr. Toomey is Hudson's proof reader. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister has been ill with pneumonia for the past five weeks and asks Hudson to pray for her recovery. They had a mission the last twelve days; the missionary was Father Timothy Enright, C.SS.R . She asks to be remembered to Father O'Connell and Brother Stanislaus. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister wishes Hudson a Happy New Year. She asks Hudson to remember her uncle, who died recently, in one of his Masses. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Christmas at Marshall was very pleasant. Sister asks to be remembered to Father O'Connell and Brother Stanislaus. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.