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In 1878 he wrote and delivered the Alumni poem at Commencement and it was published in the Scholastic. He wishes a copy of the poem to establish claim of literary merit to help him secure a certain appointment in the city. He never had a copy of that issue. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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At the commencement last year the Notre Da me University Association of Chicago paid to the University $500 on the Scholarship Fund, and next month they will make another payment which will show they are still anxious to increase the fund. :: XI-2-b L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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In fulfillment of his recent promise to Edwards he sends a few pamphlets containing a short story written by him several years ago while he was cashier of the World's Columbian Exposition and a photo of himself. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He mails a couple of photos which are better than the one he send Edwards. He asks to be remembered to Father Hudson. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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Since the organization of this association Notre Dame University Association of Chicago they have contributed in two payments $750 to the College Scholarship Fund. The time is at hand for the third payment. They send bill for dues. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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Onahan's appointment of W.A. Amberg to welcome distinguished delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress has been received. Amberg is now out of town, but will undoubtedly communicate his acceptance upon his return.

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Father Reuben Parsons started for New York before Hudson's letter arrived, because of his mother's illness. Parsons has returned, but is too upset over his mother's death to answer the letter. The newspaper account of the burning of the Asylum under the care of the Sisters of Providence were not exaggerated. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Enclosed find a check for $27.00 to cover balance. He does not quite understand the purchase of merchandise on this bill from the University. He would prefer to send money direct to his son, Magnor Hayes. He wishes Magnor restricted to things really necessary. :: XI-2-i TYPED 1p.

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He fears R. Magnor Hayes stopped over in Chicago on his way to school. His reports show that he does little or no work; but he goes to South Bend and buys things on credit. He desires that he be restricted from leaving the college grounds. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He has written the president of the University entering his son, Robert Magnor Hayes for the coming year. His purpose is to continue him at Notre Dame until he has a liberal education. He expects to visit there and hopes to have the pleasure of meeting Edwards. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He is pleased to learn of Robert Magnor's Hayes condition. The past year he accomplished little at the St. Louis University. With Edwards kind interest in his welfare, he is sure he will come about in good time. It will give him pleasure to visit the University and Edwards.

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He appreciates Edwards' letter and notes all that was written. Magnor Hayes must understand that anything out of the proper course will not be tolerated. He encloses a copy of the letter written to Wenderoth McGill Co. He wrote Magnor a strong letter. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 3pp.

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Magnor Hayes has returned to Notre Dame; he thinks that the boy realizes his lack of education and he hopes he will make good this time. Magnor drew up a list of expenses. He advised him to consult with Edwards. He trusts he is not asking too much of Edwards to act as financial adviser for his son. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He wishes to thank Edwards for the favor of the 28th. He took the liberty of sending Magnor a copy of the same. By aiding Magnor to establish a proper character and to remain at Notre Dame, Edwards will be doing him a great service. Everything depends upon Magnor Hayes staying. He encloses a copy of the letter to Magnor. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He thanks Edwards for the kind explanatory letter and is pleased to learn that Magnor Hayes has not been intentionally deceiving him. He is sending him a check understanding that he will live up with the promise made to Edwards for the future. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Edwards' two favors received; he thanks Edwards for the interest shown in Magnor. He shall do nothing to prevent Magnor's Hayes trying out the situation thoroughly by himself this time. He is inreceipt of a letter telling him that Magnor had decided to strike out for himself, and would come home when he had made good :: XI-2-j L.S.(typed) 1p.

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He had a letter from Magnor Hayes telling him all that had occurred and acknowledging his wayward bent. He thinks he will work out his own destiny and return when he is 21, but he would not be surprised if he would make his way home in the near future. He will give him no financial assistance. He tells of his dealings with Calvin K. Clauer a jeweler Magnor bought a number of article from.

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He encloses a copy of a letter just written to the University which explains itself. He asks Edwards to aid them in accomplishing the end in view. Note: The letter is attached. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He encloses a check for Magnor's monthly allowance. The only way in which he has heard from Magnor since he sent him a check a month ago, has been through bills from things Magnor bought. He cites two. Magnor will find it to his interest to show a little more appreciation for what he is doing for Magnor. :: XI-2-i TYPED 1p.

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He asks him to return the two small rugs; he may buy a cheap carpet. He did not send him to school for the purpose of demonstrating how keen Magnor was about getting money, he would like to hear about his education. He tells him to consult Edwards, he has other things to look after besides money. Note: Carbon copy. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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He had no reply from Magnor to his letter. He wrote to Professor Edwards. All subterfuge is quickly uncovered. Nothing but the truth will last longer than a day in the affairs of life. It is high time he forms a purpose of strict integrity and truthfulness not only for school but because Magnor is the sole beneficiary. He is waiting for a report. Note: This is a carbon copy :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 2pp.

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The enclosed bill represents articles which his son does not need, and he does not wish to encourage unauthorized purchases on his son's part. He asks them to be good enough to take back the articles; he will cover the loss. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 3pp.

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By Mrs. Henrotin's direction, Hayes asks Onahan to return the report of the Congress she had previously given him.

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Hayes sends Onahan some circulars. At Mrs. Henrotin's request she also encloses a copy of the Secretary's report of the meeting of July 13. She has prepared it from memory and asks to be able to alter incorrect statements. (No enclosures.)

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A note of apology for the delay in sending the promised list of the Catholic committee. Unexpected occupation with committee meetings offered as an excuse.

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Hayes sends McMaster $3 for the Freeman's Journal and $5.40 to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Tom will be surprised when he tells him that he won $60. in a pitch game. He has been promised a job with some surveyors. In another month he will have enough to go to Vancouver, British Columbia. Tom wouldn't know him; he has new clothes a mustache and a tan wall-nut stain and water. If the old man has anybody looking for him he'll have a time finding him, alias, Robert Weber. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Hayes seeks pardon for the liberty he took in writing this letter. He is a Presbyterian of long standing, but he was amused and pleased with McMaster's facetious strictures, on the Presbyterian General Assembly held in Philadelphia, as they were reprinted in "The Presbyterian." He believes the Presbyterian Church is ambitious, a fact that is disgusting to him. Some commonly say that the "Know Nothings" would have everything under control if it had not been for the traitor Wise and the...

Scope and Contents Haynald thanks Purcell for the book which he has sent to him, from which he has learned much concerning the church in America about which the exponents of liberalism make reference in discussing the internal constitution of the church. He will fight against these men with the arms he has and hopes to save the essentials. The great evil in their country is that in the name of the King as protector of the church so many laymen have become mixed up in the administration of the church. Now when...

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The Visitation sisters have not come to any decision about the altar. He thinks it better to drop the matter indefinitely. The sisters thank Edwards for what he has done. He is sorry that he cannot give a satisfactory answer to Edwards' request to have Prof. Clarke lecture before the Marquette Club. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.