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Edwards has put him off long enough. They have given up all hopes of going to the Springs this vacation because business detained his father. He has been having a good time with a visitor of his cousins, Laura Freeman but she has left him blue. Edwards must come down now. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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He found everybody well, but his father away when he came. He met a Miss Putnam who was just leaving after a visit there. He had found a place in the office of Sweeney and Ellis. He is to study philosophy and Latin under Father Fitzgerald; it can do nicely with his law. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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If he mistakes not the tenor of Edwards' letter was that as a kind of physical fact Edwards missed him some. It was not unnatural after seven years of pretty regular visits to Edwards' room. His book-case and things came. They will remind him of his happy days in Sorin Hall, Ada and Lamar have stopped corresponding. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 6pp.

Scope and Contents He sends Edwards and the members of the Crescent Club orchestra a box of edibles. There is some wine for Edwards, the finest grape wine he ever saw. About April he is going down to Jackson to see Ada Freeman. Business is on the road to recovery. They had another $40,000 failure in Kansas City, Missouri. P.S. The phaeton of Mrs. Geo. D. Mattingly was run down by a country team and smashed to pieces. She had only slight injuries. Dan Monarch has a fine position at the Falls of Rough. :: XI-1-l...

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They were disappointed in not receiving Edwards' note. Dan has been a little deeply engaged with the girls these days. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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He will come to Notre Dame to get the work of Bishop Spalding. He asks to be remembered to his old friends among the faculty. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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General and immediate appropriation of all postal cards by the younger Monarchs has even previous to this time afforded embarrassment. Edwards should come soon; he is welcome anytime. He hopes the grippe will be put to permanent flight. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was glad to hear from Edwards. His Mother is visiting them and she joins Kate and him in assuring Edwards that his coming will be welcomed. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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He just called up the main office at the University of Notre Dame and found that Edwards has not returned since the holidays. He is sorry to postpone the pleasure of seeing Edwards. He will be in town again in another few weeks. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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The train was late. He found everyone in good spirits. He will give a detailed account in his next letter. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He wants to come back to school but his mother thinks he ought to stay home. He asks Edwards to tell Hoffman to write to him.

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He is once more among the blue grass hills of Kentucky. The weather is miserably warm. Daniel Monarch was glad to get home. He will let Edwards know when the weather changes so he can prepare himself. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He has been too sick to answer Edwards' letter. The family may go to Colorado for vacation. He has heard nothing of Notre Dame since he reached home. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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He does not know how to credit the excuse given by their Kentucky friend whether she was one of the conspirators or not. It seems there is no end to Lamar's trouble. There is more than he wishes to put on paper. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She thought it very kind of Edwards in remembering Benita and her on the occasion of their First Holy Communion. They thank him for having a Mass offered.

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He sends a few lines to let Edwards know that he appreciated the Christmas letter and the souvenir postal cards. The prayers Edwards said for him are about all that saved his life; he has never regained his speech, but hopes to some day. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp.

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The pope's blessing is highly appreciated. Does it include his brother's family, too? :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is sorry but neither Lamar nor Dan can be with them at St. Mary's. He and Mrs. Monarch will be at the Commencement but will stop at the Oliver. They will call on Edwards and Father Morrissey. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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She asks when did Lamar Monarch leave Edwards and where did he go. :: XI-1-l Telegram

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All of Benita's friends are making the novena. Benita's cure is now beyond the power of man. Only prayer will accomplish the cure. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 4pp.

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One of her highly prized Christmas presents was the souvenir spoon Edwards sent her. Anything connected with Notre Dame is dear to her. They were nearly all united this time to celebrate Christmas. They family circle was broken by the absence of Lamar and his family. The sad day has come when her sons and daughters are with her but little. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp.

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Dan Monarch died yesterday. She asks the prayers of the community. :: XI-2-c Telegram

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The postal cards take him aback to his dear old college days. He doesn't see how Edwards remembers all his friends. His Father, his best friend, has gone to his eternal rest. They remember the blessing Edwards sent of Pius X. Dorothy is quite a young lady. Rebecca Crouse and Benita should be remembered in Edwards' prayers. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

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Didn't Harrison get it in the neck? The Democrats will have to stand responsibility for the strikes. The Homestead strike he blames for it all. He was delighted to know Lamar was doing so well. He does not know how he will ever repay Edwards for his attention to Lamar. :: XI-1-j (No signature) 2pp.

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There is hardly a day passes but what he thinks of Edwards and Notre Dame. He has not forgotten his promise to send some relics. He is building a home up in the hills. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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Gallagher's letter of Nov. 11, 1884 has been snowed under, hence the delay. Monett takes pleasure in sending a trip pass New York-to-Albany to the Freeman's Journal. A.L.S. To this is added a note by Gallagher informing John that his pass is here. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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It was only last night that Money discovered that the letter he wrote on returning from (Seton)'s was still on his desk. He enjoyed the dinner immensely but much more the chance to talk and be with gentlemen. People only know what that means who have not seen a man fit to speak to outside of one's own family for over a year.

Scope and Contents He received the note last evening and would have answered before but he did not see the man deliver the note. The list has been prepared for some time. They agreed on the need of reading matter but delayed in the hope of seeing him again. They want him to be comfortable while in Rome and are sorry they are so useless. Today he heard that F. Curry had arrived and since F. Quinn intended to come with him he is anxious to know if he has arrived. He adds a list of the books they have acquired....

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He was pleased to hear from Edwards. Today is his birthday and he is having a nice time. It is cold there, three below zero. Edwards should tell Miguel A. Otero that he is having a nice time and wishes that he were there. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Mary Monnin sends McMaster 25¢ as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 11 contributors of the money, and all promise to say the Hail Marys. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 3p. 12mo.