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Many times has he wanted to write to thank Edwards for the interest and hospitality he showed while Gene and Lucile were in South Bend. He doesn't believe the girls ever will forget how A1 Becher got under the bed. If Edwards is coming to Chicago during the holidays he must come to see them. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He asks pardon for his seeming negligence in regard to writing. Via Crucis was enjoyed immensely. Marion Crawford is an interesting author. He hasn't forgotten the pleasant evening they spent together when they saw The Great Ruby. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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He can't begin to tell how sorry he is that he missed the trip with Edwards last summer. Edwards' letter never reached him till the day he sailed. He is in Kankakee and is rushed to death with work. His first experience in a boarding house is one which the fellows say will spoil him for all such places in the future. He has the best things to eat. He had a gay time in New York last summer. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 6pp.

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Certainly Notre Dame University is winning great victories this year. No doubt Cork will do well at the meet next Saturday. He is having a glorious time at the different springs. The scenery at Notre Dame isn't in it with the Blue Ridge Mountains. He invites Edwards to spend a week with him in Chicago. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.

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For the past two days he has been in the city of cities. He hasn't seen one tenth part of Washington yet. Joe Corby who is there has shown him a great deal. Boyle is there at Georgetown. They had supper together. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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Foley asks Blanc to let his brother, Denis Foley, know that his wife and Daniel are in Cincinnati. Denis will call at Blanc's to know if his wife called there as she promised. Denis' wife is stopping to Sweetman's. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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For God's sake and old friendship he asks McFarland for a place of rest in the diocese. A man who would impugn his character as a priest as the Bishop has done he could not confide in. Life in Albany, New York, is a burden he cannot bear. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Archbishop James Giboons wishes Seton to attend the Plenary Council to be held in November. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The Cardinal wishes Hudson to send him some of the principal Catholic newspapers that reach Father Hudson and the Ave Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It is expected that the Second Plenary Council will close its proceedings on October 21 and the prelates will be free to return at once. If necessary McFarland can take the northern train at 7 p.m. Sunday evening and reach Providence in good time for an appointment on the 23rd. Archbishop Martin John Spalding asks to give his repects to McFarland. Foley asks that McFarland inform him what clergymen will accompany him so he can provide for them. He has learned from the superior of the...

Scope and Contents Foley thanks Purcell for his letter and the draft for $50 for the Convert's Fund. Bishop Richard V. Whelan is visiting him and the bishop received Purcell's letter addressed to him at Wheeling containing the same views as Purcell's letter to Foley. The answers Whelan received from several Prelates which coincide with Purcell's views have induced him to modify his determinations and adopt the old policy, "Masterly inactivity." Foley learned this through the Rev. Administrator, Father Henry B....

Scope and Contents Foley received Purcell's letter informing him of Purcell's desire to withdraw his name from the list of contributors to the Converts' Fund which was originally gotten up by the late Archbishop Francis P. Kenrick of Baltimore at the instance of the Pope, who through the late Archbishop John Hughes of New York, desired the prelates to support Dr. Leni Silliman Ives who lost all because of is abandoning his pseudo-bishopric. Foley is receiving many applicants for help. He will continue to try...

Scope and Contents Foley thanks Purcell for his letter and the draft for $50 for the Convert's Fund. Bishop Richard V. Whelan is visiting him and the bishop received Purcell's letter addressed to him at Wheeling containing the same views as Purcell's letter to Foley. The answers Whelan received from several Prelates which coincide with Purcell's views have induced him to modify his determinations and adopt the old policy, "Masterly inactivity." Foley learned this through the Rev. Administrator, Father Henry B....

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Archbishop Martin J. Spalding has had a letter from the Rev. Dr. Corcoran stating that he is out of funds. The archbishop wishes to relieve him and instructs Foley to write to Purcell asking him to raise $100 in gold in his province to make up the amount required. The Baltimore province gives $150. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Yesterday he received the box of cigars Odin sent him. Father James Gibbons has come home very well. Every time he speaks of New Orleans, Foley listens with a jealous ear. Foley hopes Odin will come this way as he goes or returns from Rome. The Archbishop, Father Coskery, and Father Gibbons send regards. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick has directed him to communicate to Odin the proceedings of a recent meeting of the Relief Society established nine years ago to aid clerical converts. The meeting was held on February 2, 1863. The zeal and generosity of the late Basil R. Spalding, Treasurer, were mentioned with high commendation by Kenrick. Through his attention, the pension of Dr. Levi Silliman Ives was paid during nine years. O. Oliver O'Donnell was named Treasurer and Foley was appointed...

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She cannot begin to tell him how much she appreciates the beautiful stem Edwards sent as a wedding gift. Nothing she received pleased her more. Everytime she looks at it she thinks of the pleasant days she spent at Notre Dame with the donor. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 6pp.

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Here is his face; he asks how Edwards likes it. He always did like Edwards but Edwards preferred his pious little sister so he has bestowed his blighted affections elsewhere. When he comes, he will drink all Edwards' tea.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16to.

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She writes to explain how it was a misunderstanding all around in her not meeting Edwards, Mr. Dillon and Mr. Doherty. She would be delighted to have them up for dinner some Sunday.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 12mo.

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She is mad at Edwards, coming all the way over and neglectin his American friends. She will never forgive Edwards. Today they took Papa on a shopping tour and he is now mentally and physically exhausted and she fears financially embarrassed. She will be glad to get home. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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Byrd Foley and she were sorry that they could not get out to the station to see Edwards. They were detained. They regret that Edwards couldn't have visited longer. She is postponing her visit to St. Mary's till January. The fudge she promised Joe was a failure. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 5pp.

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Edwards' gift was very welcome to a hungry school girl who does not get candy very often. Edwards must have quite a collection of notes of thanks from her by this time. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3pp.

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She thanks Edwards for the boxes of candy. She is expecting Mother and Byrd down soon. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

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It was very kind of Edwards to send her the perfectly lovely box of candy. When she sees him the next time, she will eulogize him to the skies. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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They received the box of candy Edwards so kindly sent them and thank him very much for it. She hopes to thank him in person soon. :: XI-2-e ALS 2pp.

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She wants to thank him for the box of candy. Itwas thoroughly enjoyed. They expect Papa and Mama down about a week from Saturday. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3pp.

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The Bishop shall be in Chicago for the dedication of Rev. F. Riordan's Church, on the 19th. He will remain for the meeting if possible; he is due at Notre Dame, (Indiana) on Monday for a speech. He would be pleased to see Onahan on Sunday at St. Elizabeth's.

Scope and Contents Foley feels hesitant in expressing his views on the organization of the coming Catholic Congress. The committee is perfectly competent. The fitness of delegates is more important than the number. The selection of representatives will be difficult. To prevent the body from becoming too large, all association and society representation will have to be ignored. The number of delegates should be in proportion to the Catholic population in the various dioceses. Those finally chosen should be men...

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Clipping about the election of Foley to Detroit and John J. Hennnessy to Wichita, Kansas :: III-2-n Clipping

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Enclosed is a list of delegates to the Columbian (Catholic) Congress from the diocese of Detroit, and two colleges. He has named a number above the quota to insure its fulfillment.