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He recently learned that money had been demanded of some Catholic institutions for publishing the historical data matter in "Catholic Educational Exhibit". Maurelian had no knowledge of such an attempt and would never consent to the introduction of advertising matter into the history; this would detract from its historical value. He has insisted that all money obtained in this way be refunded. :: XI-1-m L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He took publication out of the hands of S. B. Frank Publishing Company. He obliged them to make settlement on his own terms. He had to do this to protect his name and the letters of the bishops. He needs the World's Fair correspondence as a matter of reference. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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He encloses receipted accounts for exhibits from Notre Dame. He is thankful for the amount. He returned from Peoria this morning where he saw Bishop John Lancaster Spalding. The Bishop was surprised to hear of the illness of Father John A. Zahm and wishes to know something of his condition. :: XI-1-k L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He sends bill for $17 for drayage. The Brother from Canada has gone to Montreal. He will write him on the subject of herbarium. :: XI-1-k L.S. 1p.

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He will send Cardinal Jacobini's hat shortly. He has given instructions that the pictures of Mt. St. Mary's be sent to Edwards. There are two parties interested in the Library of Catholic Authors. He considers a complete library of this sort of great value to the country. :: XI-1-k L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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In a day or two he expects to go to Memphis. He is in need of a rest. If Edwards has finished with the few lines he gave Edwards, he would be pleased to have them returned. Attached is a copy of a few lines given Edwards by Bro. Maurelian. The copy is by J. Murray. Maurelian has received no salary for the work he did in conection with the Catholic Exhibit. Bishop John Lancaster Spalding was very solicitous on this subject, but Maurelian has no desire for money. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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He leaves for the south tonight. Too unwell to answer in detail. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He has just returned to Chicago and will wind up the affairs of the exhibit. He will endeavor to have the diplomas properly edited. His impression is that there is one to the University for the historical exhibit; one for the work from the University and one for the Catholic Reference Library of America. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Yesterday he had eight boxes of foreign books belonging to the Columbian Library of Catholic Authors released from the Custom House. Some time ago Edwards wrote that a friend might probably make an offer for the collection to present them to Notre Dame. He asks if Edwards heard from this friend. :: XI-1-l L.S.(Typed) lp.

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Edwards can keep the set of Photos for the Catholic Historical Collection. He would sell the Columbian Library of Catholic Authors with the autograph letters of authors for $1000. It cost him over $600 to get the collection together. May God preserve Edwards for the important work he is doing. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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There is no hurry in deciding anything in the matter of the Library. He would be sorry to see it go to Institutions that would scatter the books. He will not have time to give attention to this matter within the next year. FatherJ.J. Carroll, pastor of St. Thomas Church in Chicago has translated the Gospel of St. Mathew into Irish on a sheet 60 feet long. He suggests that it is worth preserving in Bishops Memorial Hall. :: XI-1-l L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He asks if his list of the departments of the university is correct. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He submitted to Bishop John L. Spalding of Peoria all the information he had concerning the Columbian Library of Catholic Authors. They have an offer of $700 for the collection but the parties do not wish to have it as a public library. Spalding agreed that it would be better to give the library to Notre Dame with the autograph letters of the authors for $500. Spalding wrote to Father Merrissey on the subject. :: XI-1-l L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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Edwards' proposition to settle in monthly payments is satisfactory. He may not be able to ship the books before next week. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He sent 23 boxes books, The Columbian Library of Catholic Authors. Eight boxes contain foreign books. He sent also the autograph letters of authors and publishers. He would be pleased if Edwards sent the Promissory notes for $500. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He must settle his printing bill soon and wants the notes in settlement for Library of Catholic Authors. He regrets that he will not have time to visit Edwards at Notre Dame. He leaves for Memphis on the 24th. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents There are several accounts he cannot collect and he supposes the Christian Brothers College of Memphis, Tennessee must bear the deficit. It would be a scandal to have it said that some of the Catholic institutions failed to pay their dues to the Catholic Exhibit of World's Columbian Exposition. It is a hardship for his college after being deprived of his services for three years to be obliged to pay the debts of other people. P.S. The World's Fair has been sever financially on their Brothers...

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R. F. Downing and Co. wrote that Edwards refused a book belonging to the Library of Catholic Authors on the score of expense. He regrets that Edwards did not refer the bill to him. It seems that giving three years of his time and services should have been sufficient without paying other people's debts. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents When he arrives in Chicago he will give attention to the Library. His report to Bishop John L. Spalding is nearly ready for the printer. Note on reverse side in Edwards' hand: Miss Starr introduced Edwards to Louis Hosmer, sculptor. Mgr. August Bessonies gave him an old chasuble used by his uncle during the French Revolution. Father Ernest Audran told him much of the private history of Vincennes Diocese and gave him a valise full of old letters written by Bishop Celestine De la Hailandiere....

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The Printers have sent Edwards the drafts for acceptance so that they can use them in bank and as yet have no reply. Maurelian expects to leave for Europe shortly and it weights heavily on him that these matters are not adjusted. He begs and answer. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He will write R. F. Downing on the subject of the Book for the Columbian Library. He will also send the Register. He will be pleased to see the work of completing the Library of Catholic Authors. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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He was unable to settle with printer and sent five time drafts to Rokker O'Donnell and Co. dreawn on Edwards. He will have to draw on the revenue of Christian Brothers' College, Memphis, Tennessee for the interest. He is in no condition physically to wrestle with the debt. He would be in better circumstances had he declined the position of Secretary-Manager. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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The alcoves are quite dark at an early hour. He asks if Edwards would be in favor of removing the cover so as to admit more light. He is straining every nerve not to come out in debt. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 2pp.

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He writes to ask if the S. B. Frank Publishing Company made any demands upon the institution for money as compensation for a description of the exhibits in "Catholic Educational Exhibit". He wishes to protect the schools against illegitimate demands. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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If the boxes were in bad condition they must have been handled roughly. He cannot fix up his accounts unless he gives time drafts to the Printer. The Christian Brothers' College in St. Louis offered him $500 speot cash for the Library. He has not a cent of cash. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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It will cost $630 for 3000 copies of his report to Bishop Spalding. He may have to borrow to pay for the printing. He was in hopes that he would come out better financially. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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The writer encloses $2.00 for the Carmelites and asks that his name may remain unmentioned. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Knowing that Edwards is acquainted with all the business frims in the Union, she asks where the Sketching Blocks can be procured. Their new home at St. Mary's is nearly finished. Mother Mary Cleophas tells them that Sister Olympiade and all Edwards' old friends are well. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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All are delighted with the beads. Edwards will be remembered when they are using them. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Believing that Edwards would be pleased to have his name affixed to something fine, she takes the liberty to suggest what they would consider a valuable addition; walrus tusks, trumpeter, swan, a badger, fawn. However if times are too hard, Edwards need not trouble to write to the firm for prices. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.