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He has arranged matters so that he can start for Notre Dame on Oct. 2, but what is the use of his going there only to hang the Battle of Cettysburg pictures? If he can be of any service in the way of delivering a few lectures, he would be glad to go. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He will proceed with the Monitor and Merrimac just as soon as the canvas is dry enough to paint on. He will mail Edwards the maps of the three days Battle of Gettysburg. The position of the Irish Brigade is marked by an X. These maps are very scarce. He also encloses an autograph letter of General Winfield Scott Hancock who commanded the division to which the Irish Brigade was attached. He will try to organize an Irish Brigade Corner at Notre Dame, :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He expects to visit Washington in about two weeks and will call up Edwards' mother's pension claim if he has the opportunity. He will ship "The Monitor and Merrimac" in about six weeks. He is in hopes of having the survivors of Meagher's Irish Brigade gather some relics for Notre Dame, but he has not much faith in them. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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This is awful news. His good friend William Corby, C.S.C. is no more. He wants Edwards to write him all the details of his last hours. He wrote to him about a week ago. He is glad that he saw him for the few days he was at Notre Dame. He saw a change in him but did not look for death. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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He has finished painting the Monitor and the Merrimac and thinks it will be dry enough to send in about two weeks.

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He shipped the painting "Monitor and the Merrimac". He fears that it is not very good as he could not find a room large enough to paint such a big picture. He feels somehow that the light has gone out of Notre Dame since Father Corby's death.

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He was astonished to hear that the box had not arrived. Fortunately he has the receipt of the railroad company. They will send out a tracer.

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If Edwards can spare him another copy of Father Corby's book, he will call him blessed.

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He wishes Edwards would send him the full military record and birth-place of General William A. Olmstead. Mulholland sees that Olmstead has been elected commander of the Notre Dame (G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic) Post. He bought a painting by the great Polish artist Malczewski, "Death of an Exile in Siberia"; it is valued at $2000. If Edwards can use it for the University, he will sell it.

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He fears he will not be able to reach Notre Dame this time. Too much to do. He is simply loaded with work. He has an engagement every evening this week. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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He sent for the library a copy of his book "The History of my Regiment." The picture of Father Corby came just in time. Edwards will notice that he cut the dress of Corby to make it historically correct. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He has been so busy with the G.A.R. and death in the family that he forgot to write Edwards when he shipped the two boxes Edwards left there. His wife's sister came on a visit and died in his house. He arranged to have his portrait painted life-sized by Prof. Fabre. He will try to have it with Edwards by Christmas. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He stopped at Harrisburg and saw Bishop Shanahan who promised to get some things together for Edwards. If Edwards writes the bishop, he will most likely have a portrait of his brother painted for the university as his brother was the first bishop of Harrisburg. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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His portrait is all finished and will be shipped within a month. Prof. Ludwig Fabre, the painter, wishes to keep it on exhibition for a few weeks longer. Mulholland will pay for the frame to make up for the blunder of the big freight bill The Rev. H. Clay Trunbull, a Protestant clergyman, has published a book which speaks highly of Father William Corby C.S.C. and the Catholic chaplains. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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He sent his portrait by freight. Prof. Farbre has made a fine work and if Edwards is as pleased with it as Mulholland is, all will be well. He is just in the middle of his rush to pay the quarterly pensions. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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He hasn't heard from Edwards in a long time. He asks if he can send the money for the picture before August 1st as he has a big mortgage to life on that day. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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The Catholic Alumni Sodality of the city intends to erect a statue to Father William Corby C.S.C. on the battle field of Gettysburg. Edwards will please send him a good photograph of the picture at Notre Dame. He asks who is the President of the Congregation of the Holy Cross and if the order would take an interest in helping them raise funds. Note: Attached is clipping of notice that they are to erect the monument. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Edwards' card from Rock Island received. Bishop Patrick Ryan and Bishop John W. Shanahan wrote strong letters of endorsement and gave good fat checks. They are going to Baltimore to solicit the endorsement of James Cardinal Gibbons. He inquires about the appearance of Corby; the sculptor is now working on the model. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents He wants about 20 copies of the "Ave Maria" that contained the account of the Notre Dame, G.A.R. Post. He has procured a photograph of the Irish Brigade Monument at Gettysburg and has ordered the canvas for the picture, but he is still in favor of painting the fight of the Monitor and the Merrimac. Mrs. General Francis Meagher has broken up housekeeping and is making a tour of Europe, but he will go for her just as soon as she returns. The Post of Notre Dame has certainly made a great...

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He asks Edwards to send the balance on the picture, $100. He is in a mess financially and is unable to pay Fabre for his painting. He wishes Edwards could have a photograph taken of his portrait and send him a few copies. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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He encloses the only copy of the Sinclair, St. Clair article that he has. Edwards is to show it to Mgr. Seton and then return it. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He wants a photograph of the picture of Father Corby giving general Absolution at Gettysburgh. He wants it for the history of his regiment which is now in the press. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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If possible should send him a copy of Father William Corby's Memoirs of a Chaplain's Life. He had several copies but they are gone. When his book comes out he will send a copy to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

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They have proceeded so far on their around the world trip. They leave for Cape de Verde Island and Montevideo on January 17. He will try and write Seton occasionally and relate incidents of their voyage. :: II-1-b A. Postcard 2pp. 32mo.

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They arrived on April 15, and will leave for the Pacific Ocean on April 22. All is well but they had a rough passage from New York to the Cape de Verdes. They are getting quite a number of ships out in the Pacific; he was there 22 years ago and finds many changes. :: II-1-b Postcard S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He returns his sincere thanks for the donation of $25 and also many thanks in behalf of the ladies who have erected this little chapel at City Point, Virginia, and named in honor of his patron saint St. Denis. Mullan will send a draft for the amount sent to Father J.T. O'Farrell at Petersburg who has charge of their chapel. He sent a copy to each of the Catholic publishers in New York City with a request to put the notice of the dedication by Bishop Keane in their papers. They will be a week...

Scope and Contents Mullan received a letter from Father J.T. O'Farrell who has charge of their little Virginia chapel and who sends the letter for Seton. They came out of dry dock today; Mullan does not think they will get away before Christmas. - A.L.S. - 1p. Enclosure: 1887 Dec. 18 O'Farrell, Father J.T.: Petersburg Virginia to Monsignor (Robert) Seton: (Jersey City Heights, New Jersey) He thanks Seton for his donation to the chapel at City Point which O'Farrell received through Captain Mullan. They are poor...

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The officers of the Catholic Bureau of Indian Missions gives an account of its activities from July 1, 1884 to June 30, 1885. The letter also lists the advances made by the Bureau in its ten year existence. In the James Alphonsus McMaster paper. :: I-2-e Printed Letter 8pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed Edwards may find a check for the framing of a picture. He will send his picture and those of General and Admiral Mullaney, if Edwards cares about them. His principal work is the summer school, he was the first to suggest it. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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Azarias encloses a short contribution for the Ave Maria. He wrote the article at the request of Mrs. James Sadlier, who is preparing her book on the "Souls in Purgatory". The enclosed contribution is for her book. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.