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He has been shopping the whole afternoon with Annie McDinnen. He wishes he could oblige Edwards and asks him to be patient. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has been without Edwards for five long tedious days. Edwards is cruel not to answer his letters immediately. The Sisters have been asking about Edwards. He prays the Blessed Virgin to watch over him. He has been in town all day helping Mrs. Guthrie for the grand Exhibition. Mother Angela C.S.C. is elected provincial and will direct the Academy. P.S. They have just bought 1500 acres of land 6 miles east of Notre Dame. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He just returned from St. Louis. Father General writes from France to be remembered to James Edwards. He sends his regards to Edwards' parents. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Lemonnier thinks of Edwards with a sad heart because he has not written to him. He hopes Edwards will be so kind as to send him a token of friendship. The days have been long because of his absence. He begs the Blessed Mother to protect him. He expects to go to St. Louis soon, but hopes Edwards will go with him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He had expected to be able to tell how the new bell sounds, but it will not be ready until noon. He thanks Edwards and his parents for their kindness while he was in Toledo. Mrs. William Sherman and family, with Gen. Charles Ewing have been at Notre Dame for a few days. They have to build several new buildings at Notre Dame, but don't know where or how to begin. John O'Connell, C.S.C. and the others received the habit last Saturday. They seemed very happy in their new life. :: XI-1-a A.L.S....

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He will start tomorrow for St. Louis. He sends Christmas greetings. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He wishes Edwards to enjoy the vacations which his health requires. He cannot hope for a trip to Toledo, although through Prof. Joseph A. Lyons he has a pass. Father Superior Rev. William Corby, C.S.C. is away on business connected with the building of a church to Notre Dame of the Sacred Heart. He hopes that Edwards prays for him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He received the answer for which he had waited impatiently. He will forgive and forget and write a few lines to his dear friend. He has much work with the Examinations. He his afraid it is impossible for him to go to see Edwards. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Lemonnier thought he would pay Edwards his first visit, but he has to go to Montreal with Father General Rev. Edward Sorin C.S.C. . From there he will return to Toledo. Perhaps they could arrange to meet at the Falls. The college is quite deserted. Father Boyle left Monday; they had the happiest time with him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.

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He thanks Edwards for his letter. If he can get well within a week, he will visit him. He supposes that Edwards is fast recovering strength. He often thinks of him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Edwards for not being jealous of his visit to St. Louis, He felt all the way to Chicago as if he should return or jump out of the cars. He longs for a quiet retired life. He was so unwell Christmas that he thought he would not live. Sister St. Joseph came from St. Mary's and saved him. Mr. Max E. Girac's death was a terrible blow to him. He loved the old man dearly and had set his heart on the Musical Dept. at Notre Dame. He has never received anywhere more attention than at...

Scope and Contents He is not at all prepared to see Edwards stay home. He has arranged to make his stay at Notre Dame agreeable. Edwards will have a room at St. Aleysius Scholasticate, with all the requisites for comfort. He will be free to go and come; have the same meals as they have there and is privileged to make tea in his room. Father Thomas Vagnier C.S.C. and Father Combel will often call on him for a walk or boat ride. Edwards will have plenty of exercise and liberty. Lemonnier is sure that Edwards'...

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He had hoped that Edwards would not be away at this time and little expected that they would again need to correspond by letter. Every minute he expects to see Edwards on the campus. He hopes that Edwards' father will soon recover. He warns Edwards to watch his health. They had Father William Demers concert last night. Lemonnier will go to Chicago to get the second boat. They will have to name someone as coxswain in Edwards' place. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He writes that he is back home and will start this evening for St. Louis. He hopes that Edwards' Father is better. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He would advise Edward's father to go to the Hot Springs of Arkansas for his rheumatism. He does not think the damp climate of Ireland will benefit him. The college looks splendid and crowds of students are expected. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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The season is very unhealthy. Boys are beginning to arrive. Mrs. Mulhall was here and left her girls at St. Mary's. He is surprised at the new impediment to Edwards' becoming a religious but thinks that it will not be serious. Father F. Boff has no thanks from them for directing Toledo boys away from N. D. Toledo is a total failure as to quantity, but the quality is very good. Things go badly in France. The Irish will go crazy if France is beaten by Dutchmen. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father Peter Cooney C.S.C. is preaching the students' retreat. They expect the Archbishop of Cincinnati John Baptist Purcell and Bishops Caspar H. Borgess of Detroit and John H. Luers of Fort Wayne. Schuyler Colfax addressed the students. Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. inquires often about Edwards. Lemonnier's brother writes that no one in France thinks of peace. The rage of the French is uncontrollable; they wish to exterminate the Prussians. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He envies Edwards' trip to Saginaw. He would like to spend a week duck-hunting. The Lauths, John and Jacob are now ordained priests. John O'Connell and Ed Lilly have minor orders. The Two Penny Gazette has severed connection with the St. Aloysius . The St. Ed's St. Edwards Literary Association have started a new paper. He hopes Edwards is well and will hurry up to come. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sends his wishes for the new year. Father Charles Willandre C.S.C. provincial of Canada is here with Father Patrick J. Colovin C.S.C. . Father Thomas V. Angier C.S.C. will probably go to Galveston as superior of the new college there. He heard Mme. Nillsson sing in Chicago. The two study halls have been beautifully grained. Bro. Alban, C.S.C. displays a great deal of taste and activity. He would like to go to Toledo. Is it true that Mary is about to be married? :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp....

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He expects to see Edwards back soon. They had a magnificent Easter. He relates and incident that occurred in the Good Friday services. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He sends passes on the Chicago and St. Louis road and expects Edwards to use them soon. He starts for Milwaukee this evening. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Edwards need not be uneasy about next year. It will be all right. Lemonnier spoke to Father General Rev. Edward Sorin C.S.C .. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He advised Edwards not to bother about his vocation. The first thing is to restore his health. It is not certain or of divine revelation that any one is called. Lemonnier has never felt that he himself made a sacrifice. Edwards can be a good Christian in the world. Perhaps he might succeed as a Catholic bookseller in a big city. In the meantime he can pray while regarding his health. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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All Edwards needs now is plenty of friends and air to be cured. Lemonnier advises him to approach the Sacraments often. Lemonnier is putting on a play and asks Edwards to get him some cheap tinsel in Toledo. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for his present and promises not to give it away. Lemonnier is getting tired of college life; he would like a quiet place or travel for a year. He is glad that Edwards is in good health again. Father August Louage, Superior of the Seminary of Wheeling, has entered the novitiate at Notre Dame. Lemonnier hopes he will succeed as they are in need of priests. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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The trip so far is more like one of the Mississippi. The 4th was celebrated at the dinner table. Creoles from New Orleans took a lively share in the enjoyment. He will so his best to follow out Edwards' commissions. He will reach Paris Saturday night. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He returned last Friday from his Wisconsin trip and found Edwards' letter. He regrets that he was not at the Regatta, but followed it closely in the papers. He expects to see Edwards next week as Prof. Joseph A. Lyons has sent Edwards a pass. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He will send the catalogues. He thinks that Edwards had best go to Cincinnati and bring those boys. Lemonnier will refund his expenses. He saw Father M. B. Brown C.S.C . and thinks that he Edwards will get along with him easy enough next year. He is going to see Barnum today. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for the splendid surplice he sent him for Christmas. He sends his best wishes for the New Year to Edwards' parents. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Lemonnier, certifies that James F. Edwards during his eight years stay at N. D. as student and professor won to himself the respect and love of all, and now leaves the University with an excellent character. Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. subscribes to the recommendation. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.