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She thanks him for the invitation to visit Notre Dame. They will take the early train so as to reach there in time for High Mass. Charlie often speaks of the good services and choir music. She sees that Charlie had a hard race with the Hoosiers, but Notre Dame won the pennant.

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She thanks him for his greetings of the season. Byrd is visiting in Fort Wayne. Had she not gone she and her sister Jessie would have undoubtedly been at that fatal matinee at the Iroquois. They knew several who died in the fire. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp.

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As they have taken a box at the Auditorium for the Charity Ball, Catholic Women's National League, they wish to invite Edwards as a member of their party. They can assure him a pleasant evening. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards' beautiful gift to them on Christmas Eve was poetic, artistic and will hold a prominent place in their home. They all wished he had been there for Christmas. Charlie Foley and his little family were there for the hilarious holidays. They never had such a good time before. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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The Souvenirs of Notre Dame will form a handsome addition to his collection. Notre Dame has always been noted for the generous hospitality she extends to her visitors. He hopes to have the opportunity of expressing good wishes to Father Morrissey in person very soon. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 4pp.

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In settling up her brother John's affairs she finds several journals devoted to Dentistry. Edwards is welcome to them if he can find any use for them. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The bearer of this note is William Seton of America. His brother, Monsignor Robert Seton, is a friend of Foley and a subscriber to Foley's Record Series. The Setons are representatives of the old aristocratic Scotch family, so many of whom entered the Society in the old times. A.L.S. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

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As Seton intends visiting Stonyhurst College during his stay in England, Foley encloses a note of introduction to Father F. Colley, S.J., the Rector. If he is not there, Seton should ask for Father William Lawson, the minister. Foley sends his compliments to Mrs. Seton. P.S. He sends his regards to Monsignor Robert Seton A.L.S. Enclosure:

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He was out on his visitations when Purcell's letter regarding the Ursulines arrived. He takes the liberty of sending a letter to the Superior at Purcell's address. He has no plan to offer other than to open an academy. There are places in Chicago that need parochial schools, but he fears the previous situations and habits of the Ursulines will not qualify them for the type of living they would have to put up with. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He suppressed the Home of the Sisters of Loretto in Chicago because of reasons that he dares not put to paper. The property which they returned to him is the identical property which the Bishop always owned and which was unjustly transferred to them by Father THalligan when he was Administrator without receiving any consideration. In claiming the property Foley demanded only what belonged to the diocese. The transfer as effected by Father Halligan was entirely contrary to Canon Law and under...

Scope and Contents He has been remiss about thanking Purcell for the letter he sent by Mrs. Binford, and the pleasant visit she and her husband paid him. He has tried to discover the source or cause of the good qualities Purcell praised in her. She acknowledges she was educated in Baltimore. He is glad that Archbishop James R. Bayley of Baltimore is home and active. He consecrates the new Bishop of Savannah today. It is strange how the newer sees throw their Bishops off and the older sees retain theirs....

Scope and Contents It is always a pleasure to hear from Purcell. He saw Purcell's convent friend and was a bit wary in talking to her, and was glad to hear that she is a worthy person. It is a pity that she entered the religious life so soon after her conversion. He saw the Mother of the Sisters of Mercy, who told her a lady with a letter from Purcell applied for admission and was received, so he assures it was Purcell's friend. She will be taken care of and a suitable situation will try to be found. As to San...

Scope and Contents He regrets his inability to be present in Cincinnati to offer Purcell his congratulations in person. Although Purcell will be surrounded by many great and good friends, some will offer more cordial sentiments of veneration and affection than Foley desires to offer. From Purcell's consecration, which Foley attended as a mitre bearer, in 1833, to the present day, he has looked up to Purcell as one of the greatest glories of the American hierarchy. He asks God to preserve Purcell to the people...

Scope and Contents He received Purcell's letter of Mar. 11, but since Purcell forgot to put a stamp on it it did not arrive until today. By this time the $5000 allotted to Catholics has been disposed of. Father Leander Schuers O.S.B. told Foley he had received $1200 and expected more. Foley does not regret the goods not sent to him because no matter how much fairness is exercised in acts of charity, someone is always offended. He has so much to do that he dislikes work of that kind. He is extremely indebted to...

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Foley has received McFarland's kind letter and the circular urging his diocese to come to their relief and he will always regard this as a personal act of friendship. McFarland hoped that the smoke had gone away. It has, but only to show their losses. They now have grand ruins. The losses are enormous, fifteen hundred thousand dollars will not cover the losses. Five of their principal parishes are without a house standing. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter informing Foley that $5000 worth of clothing was being sent to the sufferers from the fire was received. The unfortunates will be very grateful, as they are in a winter spell of snow, just as they were looking for Spring. The goods may be addressed to Foley's care at St. Ignatius College, 12th Street, Chicago, Illinois. When they arrive Foley will distribute them to the pastors of the burned districts and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is grateful to Purcell and to...

Scope and Contents He does not have to tell Purcell the terrible destruction of churches and institutions as well as human sufferings of our people caused by the fire. The gentlemen who present this letter can tell Purcell everything. He has appointed Father Edward Terry and Father J. S. O'Neill, two of his clergymen, to go about to the different cities and with the permission of the Archbishop and the good will of the clergy to collect funds to relieve the suffering poor, and rebuild some of the necessary...

Scope and Contents He is sure that Purcell is surprised that he did not reply sooner to his letter. All that he said in his previous letter was litographed there and he was called to answer for it. As to the history for the Sisters of Loretto, he will not put it in writing but will tell it to Purcell when he sees him. The Sister, Miss Burke, has no more claim on him than she has on Purcell. She gave her money to the Sisters and was duped in doing so. Foley required them to return the diocesan property which...

Scope and Contents Father Henry Bors had been suspended repeatedly for drunkenness before coming to Chicago and has a like reputation there. He may be reformed. Foley feels that Temperance societies do certain good to certain people, but does not intend to join. The president of the Union in Baltimore, has been in difficulties several times for his ardent love of ardent spirits, but he, too, may be reformed. It is hard to get good German priests. Foley has several missions vacant but would rather leave them...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter has reached him, and while he is sorry to give pain to any one, he does not experience any regret in what he did, because where the episcopate is in question the individual is nothing. Foley has met Father J.F. Blake of the diocese of Wilmington out once and knows nothing against him, except that he heard from his bishop or a priest that he thought he was too great a light to be hidden on the eastern shore of Maryland. P.S.—The Rev. Mr. Graham of Cincinnati has been in...

Scope and Contents An old priest of this diocese, Father J Clarke, of Winona, informed him that there is a charge of fraud existing against Father Julian Benoit of Fort Wayne who is a nominee for the see of that diocese. Clarke learned this from Father August Bessonies of Indianapolis, who wrote it to Bishop Martin John Spalding of Louisville who wrote it to Rome, thus setting aside Father Benoit. He thought it his duty to inform Purcell of this report as he was asked to present names for he appointment of...

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Bishop Foley is thankful for the invitation to the St. Patrick's Day dinner of the Illinois National Guard Second Regiment but asks to be excused. Enclosed: Banquet menu and program. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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They are anxiously waiting to hear how Father Morrissey is. The newspapers tell a little now and then but one cannot depend upon them. Miss Byrd Foley returned to St. Mary's a little reluctantly. DeLone left for Philadelphia Saturday evening. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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Foley sends McMaster $2.50 in mission dues to aid the Indian Missions of Father Isidore Robot, O.S.B.. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Foley sends $1.80 as dues from his mission band to be used to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 20 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He was much surprised when he received a letter from Edwards which was written in November, 1904. He left Joliet for the North and stayed two months at Edmonton, quit and started West. He is rooming with an old Joliet chum. They are both working for the Seattle Electric Company and like it. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp.

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He was surprised to receive postals from Edwards so soon. He had 44 cents left when he got home. He supposes Edwards is having a fine time at the seashore with all the pretty girls. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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He received Edwards' letter written at Detroit. Edwards must be doing a lot of travelling but it's all right just so he strikes Joliet before New Year's. Capt. de Blumenthal will visit them soon and he wishes Edwards could be there then. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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He watched all the papers to see when the Pretoria arrived and was very glad to find out that Edwards was safe. His parents want Edwards to spend a few days with them. He sees Notre Dame is having hard luck in the way of fires. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

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Things are not as jolly as on their other trip but they manage to keep up. The boat is about the same as the Graf. They had a storm on the 18th and many of the passengers were feeding the fish. Mrs. Beyer took sick today. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 3pp.