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His object in writing is to get back in school again if Edwards can help him. Father Morrissey wrote that all the places were filled. The only thing he cares to study is the organ and piano. He is willing to work at anything. Besides teaching the mandolin he can teach violin or piano. He asks that Edwards use his influence in getting him back.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo.

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Following Edwards' advice he wrote to Father Morrissey and told him he was sorry about his breaking the rules last year. So far he has not received a reply. At times he gets discouraged and feels as if he never again will have the chance he had last year.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo.

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Gordon sends the prints; he will send the Hawk Park one tomorrow. The day was not suitable for a general view of Parbroath but if Robert will give his American address Gordon could mail it to him. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gordon asks if Hudson will say a Mass for the repose of the soul of Father Barotti :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Bill of lading on the barque "Mary" for one box of books. Bill S. On the same paper:

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Charlie returned home after serving his two weeks notice and started for Notre Dame last Monday. While waiting in Chicago for the train he was taken down with nervous prostration, becoming somewhat deranged. He is now at home in a dangerous state. He asks for prayers. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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His time is much taken up, he could not say in advance when he could come. As a grandson of Gouverneur Ogden and Charlotte Seton, he is proud to claim relationship to Seton's family. His residence at present is at Montclair, New Jersey. He came there three months ago after fifteen years in Canada. :: II-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Seton for the copy of the miniature of Queen Mary. Some time ago he spoke to Henry Ogden in reference to obtaining a copy and Ogden suggested writing to William Seton in whose possession he thought the picture then was. He heard nothing further and fears his letter was mailed after William Seton's departure for Europe. He is now having a full sized copy made of the picture of W(illiam) Seton now in the possession of his cousin Mary Ogden. He wishes one day to present a copy of it...

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He and Mrs. Gordon will be happy to receive Seton any Thursday at dinner. He will write Tiffany to send a man to confer with Seton as to the best way of sending the miniature.

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He thanks Seton for directing (Thomas) Seton-Jevons to him. He is forwarding a photograph of a painting of W(illia)m Seton I. If Seton feels the lettering beneath the picture is too prominent, he should not hesitate to have it covered. The Queen Mary picture has been finished and the original will be restored to Seton by Tiffany and Company. Gordon's brother will write Seton to thank him.

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Bishop Camillus P. Maes directs him to send a mitre formerly used by Bishop George A. Carrell, first bishop of Covington. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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The bishop of Covington sends the enclosed photos. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Enclosed is an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gorman asks that the enclosed be published in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Seton for his valuable assistance. Gorman's compilation has met with a good reception in England and if he could get a good number of "American Converts," the value of future editions would be greatly enhanced. He would like Seton to let him know what American papers have noticed his book and where he could procure such papers. He has been requested to communicate with John Gilmary Shea for information about American converts. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Legal deed between Cephas Gorton and Caroline Gorton, his wife, and John Doyle. The former, in consideration of the sum of seventy-nine dollars and sixteen cents, deed to Doyle Lots 41 and 42 in Hamilton County, New York. Deed given to be recorded on November 6, 1829. Aaron Sergeant is subscribing witness. :: I-1-d D.S. 3pp. folio

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Goshorn sends the annual report of the Cincinnati Museum Association . A number of the large paintings have been loaned to them by Archbishop William Henry Elder . Since the Fathers at Notre Dame once exhibited a number of meritorious paintings at the Cincinnati Museum, Goshorn suggests that they loan more of their paintings. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Ambrose Martin waited on Goss today with letters signed by Odin's vicar-general, Father Stephen Rousselon, and also with a testimonial signed by the second vicar, Father Napoleon Joseph Perché. He asks for leave to celebrate Mass and also for temporary employment in Liverpool on the ground that his parents are poor and that he has been recommended by the physician to try his native air for the restoration of his health. Goss asks Odin to direct Rousselon to say whether these facts are...

Scope and Contents On his return from the vacation trip he has received the communication and offering of Purcell addressed to the bishop of Chartres Louis Eugene Regnault . Regnault was much affected by Purcell's letter. Charged with the interpretation of Purcell's letter, he wishes also to express his own thanks to Purcell in particular for the "Oeuvre des clerics de Notre Dame de Chartes. When Purcell was at Chartres, Gossard was his guide and he is honored now to write to him and ask his prayers. He signs...

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She asks Blanc to be the judge in the differences between herself and Father Anthony Savelli . She gave the land to build a church but reserved a place in the cemetery. Savelli says she has no right to burial. She also thought she would have a pew in the church but he will not even allow her to bring a chair. She asks Blanc to tell Savelli to let her pray without paying. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. folio

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Gouch is not in the habit of answering anonymous communications such as he received last Saturday, believing them written by men void of honor. The whole letter is a tissue of falsehoods, written without the knowledge or consent of Mrs. G. Gouch gives his address as 12 Rampart Street or the Custom House. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He has perhaps already received the photograph of Laval. Her little Irene is very well reproduced in the portrait which she sends. She is very intelligent. Business is poor in Laval. His poor niece is very unhappy. If she did not have Irene she would return to Bronlette. Oh, how she would like to see her uncle! Her poor mother with whom she lives now would be happy to receive him.

Scope and Contents God has given him so many graces that he cannot help but acknowledge the good advice Blanc has given him. He could not have been better received by his Superior General and his aides. The night before he arrived at LeMans, everything was decided in his favor. Gouesse had only to excuse Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. against whom they were strongly prejudiced. Gouesse gave them a favorable impression of Blanc's position and of his good treatment toward them Congregation of Holy Cross . There...

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Will Blanc read the enclosed letter and send it on to its address. Gouesse wishes to finish with this Congregation of Holy Cross with dignity and honor. P.S. Four prelates of the United States are arguing about Gouesse's services and on the advice of Archbishop John Joseph Hughes, Gouesse came here. He will write later. A.L.S. French Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Thanks to Blanc's writing, Gouesse has succeeded beyond his hopes. On his return from Montreal to New York, he found Archbishop John Joseph Hughes disposed to find a post for him in New York. The Bishop of Brooklin! whom one of Gouesse's friends saw in his behalf, did not wait for a visit from him to give him all he was seeking. By chance, Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere of Detroit who has known him for 13 years, also knew of Gouesse's return to the United States and wrote to him. He called on...

Scope and Contents Gouesse is obliged to trouble Blanc again. Last May, Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C. wrote from France that he would send back all Gouesse's clothes and that he could reclaim everything he had left in the other houses. After 6 weeks, having received nothing from Moreau, on his return to the United States and on a visit to Montreal, Gouesse thought he should read this letter of which he was the bearer and get from Father Joseph P. Reze, C.S.C. a certificate which he could show in case New...

Scope and Contents Gouesse joins his new year's wishes to those of Blanc's clergy, in spirit with his confreres of New Orleans laboring under Blanc. For a year he has put Blanc's intention in the canon at least 150 times. Gouesse is ashamed to have given Blanc embarrassment by saying a word at St. Mary's Catholic Boys' Asylum about his affairs. But Blanc understands that after 8 months of waiting for a yes or no, Gouesse could not do otherwise. He is still obliged to wait, and coming through Notre Dame du Lac,...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of February 12 arrived last Sunday and 48 hours later his notes was sold and paid. As Blanc sees, all do not reason as they do at New Orleans where Gouesse had resolved to suffer all for a time, wishing to leave in peace. New his clothing, his books, his chalice belong to them. This is what he wants to finish after promising him for 9 months. He reproaches himself for having served them so well and for having refused Plaquemine 5 years ago. He had always thought that he could...

Scope and Contents Gouesse will not claim anything which does not belong to him. The rules accord to those who withdraw from the Community, with the consent of the Superior General, an outfit of clothing and even a sum of money if they have rendered service to the Community. As this is his case, and since he has received neither clothing or money as Guesdon knows according to what he wrote about it to Canada, the rules and Gouesse's affirmation were more than sufficient. Luckily Gouesse was doubtful, having...

Scope and Contents Since his letter of September 5 at the request of the Bishop of Kingston, Canada , they visited his seminary and college. After the requests he made to them, they concluded to refer it to the Motherhouse who will probably approve this new foundation. If so, Gouesse must again leave his post, not for Bengal as he told Blanc, but for this last place. He is leaving 8 or 900 penitents after being in their midst only 5 months. By a letter from Father Francis Cointet, C.S.C. dated September 11,...