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If possible he will go up to the university. He has not heard from Austin E. as he is running for Congress but no hope of election. Something must be done about the Catholic Exhibit soon. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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They send by express the missing copies of New York Freeman's Journal. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Ford asks about the medals. He tried to call on Onahan but has not been able to contact him. He will see that they are put in the hands of the parties at the desk in the Art Building.

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She finds she can go tomorrow and return Monday. She will be at the Rock Island depot. Phip Silvers and her mother arrived this morning. They will remain some weeks; Edwards may meet them then. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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She is amused to find that little or nothing is being done for the Catholic Exhibit. She asks what does Edwards propose doing. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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She does not know how long their meetings will last. She is most anxious to visit the famous university of Notre Dame. She hopes Edwards will succeed in the matter for Austin who did much good work for the Summer School and was a member of the committee on location. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. lp.

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She wants Edwards' assistance. She has not made up any report on the Educational in Liberal Arts Building. She was on so many other committees that she let things go. She would like to see Notre Dame bestow a degree on Austin. She has done much to keep the honor of the Church in America as Editor of the Catholic section of Appleton's Encyclopedia. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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She will go down to Notre Dame Saturday and hopes to meet the carriage so as not to stay in the village overnight. She hopes to be able to send the jubilee volume of Irish World. :: XI-1-l A.L.S 1p.

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She was all ready to leave when she was put in a special committee. She goes now to Louisville for a week but will drop off at Notre Dame on her way to New York. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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It is a pleasure in store for her to visit Notre Dame. She met Bishop Watterson for the first time, a charming man. She will leave the matter of Austin in Edwards' care. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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She is sorry that Onahan would not let (his daughter) Mollie be a juror. She is leaving the city today or she would have called on them. She would like to see Austin (E. Fords) name among the speakers for the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. His article in Appleton's Encyclopedia has been praised. She does not think he can spare much time, but nevertheless should be included.

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She understands that foreign representatives are to respond for their countries. Madame de Lorne of Spain should be invited specially to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. She is such a distance out that she does not get to see anyone. If she feels better, she will go home for a few days.

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A money order for $2.36 is enclosed for reparation for the wrongs to the Indians. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ford sends McMaster 53¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He list 15 contributors of the money and asks for 12 copies of the Freeman's Journal of October 7, 1876 and also 12 copies of the issue in which this present contribution is acknowledged. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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Ford sends $4.20 to McMaster as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 18 contributors of the money, among whom is named the Father Mathew C.T.A.B. Society. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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Ford sends McMaster $1.00 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions, and the Society of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and St. Michael. He lists the seven contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

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Ford sends McMaster 93¢ as mission dues to aid the Society of St. Michael and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in their collection for the Indian Missions. He lists the 7 contributors of the money and asks for acknowledgement. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to contribute toward the purchase of pews and an altar for the Catholic church in Augusta. The majority of the Catholics are half-breed Indiana who are poor. They started to build their church four years ago. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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He thanks Edwards for the $18 toward the Augusta Catholic Church. Bishop John B. Brondel will dedicate the church on June 25. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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Julia's brother Peter came for them on Christmas and they went up to Julia's sisters. They have not seen the McDermott girls since Christmas. Sister Mary Anastasia had not professed when they last heard from her. She has done all she could in collecting for the chapel. She sends a list of those from whom she has collected money. Maggie Larkin wished her sister Katie to receive the benefit of the prayers. Mary Jane Byron wishes to be remembered. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Miss Ford thanks Onahan for his kindness to Madame de Lomes. She comments upon representatives of Catholic Countries to the Catholic Congress, some even being Protestants. She is enthusiastic over a medal designed by a young girl. She hopes they may be sold during the Congress.

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Murray's note, with Archbishop MacHale's very high praise of his book will be printed the next week. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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At the request of Father Edm. J. Young,. S.J., who lacks the full use of his right hand, Ford writes for Young that he remembers Patrick Egan as his gifted pupil at Holy Cross. He possessed the gifts of a true poet. This is noticeable in his "William of Utrecht". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Having been in the seminary attached to this College for nearly two years, the Superior suggests the propriety of affiliating with some diocese. Forde would be anxious to be adopted by Blanc. He has been given to understand that a knowledge of French is almost indispensable. He has a very slight acquaintance with it. He is a native of Ireland and 24 years of age. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Thanks to Rousselon's letter of recommendation, Father Francis Gautrelet, S.J . received Forest into his college. With the society of 3 fellow students and the kindness of the Jesuit Fathers, he is very happy here. In his studies he has followed the advice of Father Hippolite Gache, S.J. . Forest is reviewing his philosophy and absorbing English. Vacation begins the 8th of next month. He expresses his gratitude to Rousselon. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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The news of Blanc's accident brought sadness here. It greatly afflicted Forest, the youngest of Blanc's spiritual children. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Forest has just written to one of his uncles, a priest, asking him to get Forest's certificates and exeat. The Bishop of Tarbes replied that he would deliver all these papers to the Bishop of the diocese in which the subject wished to be received. Father John D. Portes was ordained to the priesthood several days ago. Abbé Philibert Gutton has entirely recovered from a fever which he had for about a week. Forest presents a poem dedicated to Rousselon. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo....

Scope and Contents Forge has just received Perché's letter; it is a consolation to have the sympathy of a bishop. The rumor of Forge's change to Vermillionville was like a thunderbolt. Jews, Catholics, and Protestants are indignant at the idea of another priest taking his place. They already know the calumnies he has brought against Forge. Tomorrow, Mr. Mouton, Judge Rignes, Mr. Girard, Gerac, and Martial Martin are to go to New Orleans to explain the sentiments of the parish. They also plan to see Father...

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The Superior of the convent informs Forge that Perché asks him to let him know when Forge will be ready for Confirmation. Forge will be ready any time if he has 2 weeks notice. The parochial school and the convent will close about July 15. On May 23 Forge sent Tom to Father Magin Palmer; he hopes he arrived at New Orleans safely. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Forget submits a manuscript entitled "Johnnie's First Christmas Tree" to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.