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He is now working as assistant mailing clerk at $3 per week for the Daily Times. He thinks Kate will convert his step-mother before long. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He did not answer because of lack of time. He joined a brass band and a fire company. He goes to Vicksburg tomorrow; the firemen have an excursion there. He has been at war with a bevy of young ladies. As soon as he gets to work and makes a little money he will send some books to the Lemonnier Library . P.S. He heard of Father General's Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C. departure for the South, but did not get to see him. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Edwards is the only regular correspondent he has at Notre Dame. He receives the Scholastic every week and it affords him much pleasure. He worked as an overseer of the Tailor department of the Penitentiary, but quit because it was so confining. He gets most of his reading matter from Father Picherett Henry Picheret. They had a very good state fair this year. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Edwards now owes him three letters. He is considerably embarrassed in not having his letters answered. Yellow fever is raging at Savannah, Georgia. He thinks he will go to work as cashier at the State Penitentiary in a few days. His sisters is having a good time in society. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He pities the juniors with Bro. Leander and Bro. Alexander as prefects. There is no news in this western country. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is surprised to hear that Edwards is up in Wisconsin. Morris would give anything to return to Notre Dame next year, but can only wish. He received a letter from Frank Ewing. He wishes Edwards could visit the South. He has often thought of sending Edwards a mocking bird, but there is a law against it. Morris will have to come north to make his living as he cannot do so in the south. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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He is now clerking in a grocery store in Vicksburg. He has given up all hope of returning to Notre Dame. There is considerable stir among the people before election. There are some eight or ten negro candidates for the various county offices. Morris asks for a line from Mr. Spalding. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents His father told him that he was going to try to sell their place in Jackson and put the children to school. Morris asks Edwards and Father Corby to write to his father while he is disposed to sell. The place cost $10,000, is burdened with taxes; the present occupants pay no rent. Morris thinks it should be sold, though the sacrifice be great, so that they could go to school. His father will not sell until he is made fully aware of the importance of educating the children. :: XI-1-b A.L.S....

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He writes that he is going to Communion tomorrow. He has written to several boys, but only one answered. He will send Edwards a pair of brackets for his room of his own make, and will send some books for the students library. He asks for news of Notre Dame. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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He thinks he will not return to Notre Dame, but it will not be his fault. The Democratic nominee for Vice-president Thomas A. Hendricks is his cousin. His father is to be married soon. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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The annual meeting and banquet of the St. Andrew's Society will be held on November 30 in Delmonico's. Tickets can be obtained from Alexander King, John Jardine, Andrew Carnegie, Alexandar Maitland, Robert Maclay, and Malcolm Graham. During the year many old and valued members have died and new members must be elected so that the charitable work of the Society can be carried out. (In the Monsignor Robert Seton papers.)

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Confidential. (Seton)'s favor of the 21st was received. (Seton) had been placed among the Ex-Presidents, Table C.21, but Morrison has now managed the seat on the platform. He suggests that (Seton) wear his order of the Lateran Court, as almost all the guests at the Platform Table wear decorations. A Seton always holds a high place in the hearts of his fellow Scotsmen. Morrison writes as secretary of St. Andrew's Society of New York.

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In the name of St. Andrew's Society of New York, established 1756, Morrison thanks Seton for the gift of photographs of the "Seton Relics and Miniatures".

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At the managers' meeting on February 7, Seton was elected a resident member of the St. Andrew's Society. Fee: $10; Annual Dues: $5.

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At last he has found a picture of Father Peter DeCailly to send Edwards. The larger picture is the last one he ever had taken and is a fine likeness. The smaller one was probably taken 15 or 20 years before. He hopes Edwards will find a good place for them in his collection. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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When she sent a copy of "Tantum Ergo" to Hudson, Morrison did not think it would receive a criticism in Ave Maria. She gave Brother Ferdinand C.S.C. Patrick Neeson a list of names of people in Montreal, Quebec and New York. Morrison is soprano soloist in All Saint's Church. Morrison asks Hudson to send a sample copy to a pupil, Lily Irene Crimmins. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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He offers for sale the Memoirs of Bishop Simon G. Brute by Bishop James R. Bayley for $5. They are scarce; only 50 copies printed. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. Postcard

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Mrs. Morrison's anxiety on her son's account, from the report of the cholera at Timon's place, induces Morrison to send for him. He hopes Timon will therefore let him return home with bearer hereof. He can go back again when the alarm is over. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Morrison requests Hudson send him the pamphlets: "Behold Thy Mother", "Masses for the Dead"; "Mixed Marriages", and "Realities of Life". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He wishes to thank Edwards for his kind letter of a few weeks ago. The blow was a very sudden one and an example of the uncertainty of life. He always looks back to his career at Notre Dame with pleasure and hopes to visit there many times. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp.

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Morrison acknowledges receipt of the two books and the letter from Jobson Emilien Paradis. The binding which Hudson chose is artistic. He asks to be remembered to William P.? Coyne and Professor Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' kind note told him what he already knew. Only a short time before he had received a letter from him Paul Wood. He knows how greatly Edwards esteemed Wood for his talent and many qualities. He thanks Edwards for the offer of a sketch. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He thanks Edwards for the sketches of Paul Wood. The League students expressed surprise when he told them the age of Paul. Paul was certainly a genius. Ferd Long was glad to hear that Edwards hadn't forgotten him. Morrison does not know whether he will ever get the opportunity of going to Paris or not. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents He knew Paul Wood better than any other person except Edwards. One thing that couldn't fail to strike him was Paul's marvellous memory. Paul was truly an artist; he seemed instinctively to grasp the most useful ideas. He recognized the value of rough blocking in. His hand was nearly as sure as Gregori's. He always delighted in a hitherto unexplored region. He could talk on any of the grat English classics. They couldn't help laughing at the things Paul said. Paul was a genius. :: XI-1-j...

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He did not succeed in finding the portraits Edwards name, excepting the one of Lafayette at the Town Hall. He would not like to attempt anything that was poor in color. He hopes Edwards' sketch will soon be in type. He thinks PaulWood's life an interesting one. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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Late last evening the piano arrived, a little broken by the motion of the cart. They expect the repairs can be made here. Morrison has acknowledged the receipt of the piano in behalf of Mother Agnes Brent, V.H.M. to whom it belongs. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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An agreement is made between Morrissey, President of Notre Dame University and Edwards in regard to his services as director of the library. The contract is for five years at a salary of $700 annually.

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Scope and Contents The General is making a thorough visitation � seeing everyone and insisting that everyone tell him what they think of the Province. Their action gives them one practical lesson � to speak their minds to the General. If he does not hear all it is useless to expect any change. Every effort will be made to down his Morrissey's influence. The General must see that he Morrissey is backed by many members. All that can be done is to send them all off to some one house and he thinks there will be...

Scope and Contents He has decided to go to Paris direct. He has three points to discuss with the General: financial, the Brother, an undue development of one wing of the Community contrary to rule and the last General Chapter; and authority. Edwards should give him all the points he can about Rome. The plan of receiving as many letters as possible at Angers opens the eyes of the French as to the friends one has. The latest he got from his friend in the Minims is that the Provincial Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C....

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He is glad to learn that the baths at Mr. Clemens did Edwards some good. Also that Edwards is going to Europe. The sea voyage will benefit him much. It will make no difference if Edwards is a few weeks late for school. They will look after his classes. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.