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He is indebted to Edwards for the first volume of Brownson's life. It is true that he returned it first without opening it as he thought it was a volume of Brownson's works of which he has two sets. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He just lately found the enclosed paper; it is a part of others which he gave Edwards some time ago. He saw a perverted account in general terms of his relations with some people. Life is too short to bother about such matters. He had a copy of Matthew Carey's first Catholic Bible printed in the U. S. and asks if he gave it to Edwards. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.

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He has sent the books as Edwards directed. He does not remember what Edwards said about the bill, and wants to know if they are for Edwards personally. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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$16 in a money order is enclosed for the Indians. It is sent by three secular priests of Chicago and J. Dominic Gillespie, who wish that their names be kept confidential. :: I-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McSorley sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McSorley notifies McMaster that a case of Relics of the Saints, marked LB 28575 has just arrived on the S.S. Westphalia. Since the case is consigned to McMaster, McSorley asks that the bill of lading be sent to the Custom House. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He was glad to be home. He took the sleeper at Utica. Edwards must excuse him for not writing as he knows how it is when one first gets home.

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He was to the city the week before last and had a very fine time. Last Monday he went to Coney Island. He is not coming back next term as it is too far. He hopes Edwards is enjoying his vacation.

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They received the $28 on account with James F. Edwards' goods. He knows how they tried to save the duty. It was paid with the best of intentions and they hope they will be paid the entire amount. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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It is too bad they should have been kept out of the money so long. They supposed they were doing business with the university. They hope Edwards will settle the matter soon. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He encloses a blank formula for one case paintings coming from Rome, Italy for the Memorial Hall of Notre Dame. They await the return of the affidavit. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They have shipped to Father Sorin the case of paintings from Rome. They are glad to learn that Sorin's testimonial passed off so grandly. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They have received from Rome an invoice for six oil paintings and enclose an affidavit for Father Sorin to sign in order to save duty. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They have not received the affidavit back and wonder if Father Sorin is sick or absent. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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They are shipping the case of paintings to Edwards at the university. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Their appraisers reported the goods not to be antiques and hence they had to pay the duty. Father Sorin knows they try to save all they can for the Institution. They feel they themselves should not lose it. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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They have been anxiously awaiting the cheque for the balance due them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The two cases were entered as antiquities. The appraiser reported all dutiable. He gives his return. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The three cases they sent all free as antiquities. They send a bill on duties paid. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The appraisers would not consider the articles as antiquities. They trust that as they acted in the best of faith, Edwards will not blame them. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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They shipped the two cases to Brother Celestine but had to pay duty in order to get them as the appraiser reported them not antiquities. They would like to know if they arrived. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 12mo.

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Three cases are shipped today for Notre Dame. The appraisers have reputed some of this shipment for duty as not being antiquities. They would like to know if the appraisers are wrong. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They will see the appraisers again before paying the duty, but they presume from the careful examination given, they will not deviate from their original report. They would have never paid the duty unless compelled by law. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They are to receive from Mr. Handley, their agent in Rome, a case containing three oil paintings for the university. In order to save duty Edwards will have Father Sorin sign the affidavit. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They send by express one box church paintings received from Rome. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They will forward the goods as requested to Brother Celestine of Notre Dame.

Scope and Contents He describes the commencement exercises at Vassar which included the delivering of several papers by various members of the class along with that of the valedictorian. He gives a brief summary of each. He also gives his observations of the girls there and compares them to Catholic young men. Vassar makes her examinations open as do the public schools and those of the Christian brothers. After the commencement exercises ended Vassar entertained her thousand guests. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 5pp....

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He sends $14 for the American College, Rome. It is the amount raised by the congregation of Bellefontaine and Marion. It is small but the people are poor. As to his own support and the inconvenience of renting, he dares not take any measures to meet their expenses as he has for the American College. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In Borden's "Miniature Lives of the Saints" there is the legend relating how St. Brigid came to be called "the Mary of Erin". The expression "Mary of Erin" would lead people to think the nun of Kildare fills for her country the office of patronage, mediatorship and mothership which Mary occupies for the rest of nations. This is false. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents McSweeny congratulates Murray on his essay on temperance for the Ave Maria. He trusts Murray will not forget the favor he asked last Christmas when they met at St. Joseph's College in Dubuque. He has a certificate in Physiology and Anatomy. He intends completing his course, if he could but obtain a suitable position in New York. He is able to teach physical, mathematical or natural sciences. Also in classics, French, Italian. He prefers mental philosophy. English logics and metaphysics...