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The Count apologizes for the delay in answering Onahan's previous letters. Due to the general elections in France, it is doubtful whether he can come to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He will make the best efforts to come, if the elections are forestalled. (Six typed copies in English, one autographed translation attached.)

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Munro thanks Hudson for his notice of the December issue of Harper's Magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Harper and Brothers have received Professor Arthur Stace 's manuscript and placed it in the hands of an editorial reader. While interesting the editor states that the present load of work makes it impossible to accept it. Harper's had a letter from Father Thomas Walsh which gave satisfaction. The recent death of James A. McMaster has created considerable work for Maurice F. Egan :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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They have been sending Hudson the North American Review in the hope that he might like to receive it in exchange for the Ave Maria. Would Hudson oblige them by sending the Ave Maria to Father Joseph H. Bigley of New York. Hudson's kindness to himself and his son dwell in his memory. Munro sends his love to Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Munro presented Hudson's inquiry to the proper person at Harper Brothers and was told that it was impractical to furnish printed impressions of the three engravings to which Hudson referred. The cost of engraving the three cuts was over nine hundred dollars. Harper's compromised by offering Hudson the electros for use only in connection with the Ave Maria for three hundred dollars, on the condition that Hudson give Harper's credit. Munro is sorry to hear that Hudson is thinking of...

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Father Guido Matassi C.P., has not returned from New Orleans. The Provincial has accepted the retreat but has not yet decided who to send to Notre Dame. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Two or three years ago a priest named Thomas Carlisle left Scotland and went to the United States. He called upon Father William McClellan of New York and begged money to get to Michigan where he said he had relatives. A report of his death has reached Scotland. It is of considerable importance to ascertain the truth of this report as Carlisle had sold his 400 pound life insurance policy to a priest of this district who has been paying the premium on it. Murdoch asks Lefevere to make...

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She sent him a home made a cake she hopes Edwards will enjoy eating. She was sorry not to have seen Edwards during their festivities at St. Mary's. Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C. made a good report of Edwards' health and conduct. Kindest regards from the family. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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He desires to express their sincere appreciation of Edwards' kind message of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Murdock asks for information about a Father Thomas Carlisle. That priest had left Scotland about 1856 or 1857 and went to New York to ask for money from Father William McClellan in order to visit his relatives in Michigan. A report has reached Scotland that Carlisle is dead. As Carlisle had his life insured for 400 pounds and had assigned his policy to a clergyman of Scotland, who has been paying the duty and premium upon it, it is very important to ascertain if that priest is dead or alive....

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Murphy offers to make reparations to Hudson and the Ave Maria for articles borrowed from the Ave Maria. However he does not know the articles in question. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Murphy inquires if Hudson received his letter of September 26th. They are anxious to credit the Ave Maria and would do so this week if they knew the proper articles. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She is grateful to Edwards for his kindness. The mosquitos are terrible. For the last few days she has been out driving and in swimming with Tom. Willie is away at camp now. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 2pp.

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She thinks it very kind of Edwards to remember her. Tom wishes to know why Edwards does not answer his letters. Tom is not very well. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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Murphy sent Hudson a catalogue of Detroit College and he would like Hudson to send him a Notre Dame catalogue. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Murphy has decided to pursue his studies for the priesthood at the Jesuit College in Detroit and thus will not return to Notre Dame. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Murphy hopes Hudson arrived safely and in good health. Father Ernest Van Dyke is about the same, but Father Kelly appears well this morning. The catalogue of Notre Dame arrived this morning. The examination takes place January 20, after which he expects to graduate. Murphy will be ready to start for Notre Dame at Hudson's call. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Ernest Van Dyke 's health is improving slowly. Murphy learned today that he passed the examination and he awaits Hudson's answer to his letter before departing for Notre Dame. He inquires if arrangements have been made with the President of the College, Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a catalogue of their college. Murphy desires to have the last number of the "Scholastic." He wants an account of the commencement. His mother's health is very good and his much better. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In reply to Hudson's letter of the 7th, Murphy can supply the Catholic Magazine from 1845-1848 in paper covers for $3.00 a volume. They will supply the 5 set volumes 1844-1848 bound in cloth at $15.00 net, also the Metropolitan Magazine of 6 volumes from 1853-1858 at $15.00 net. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo.

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Murphy requests one set of Clarke's books for Father Charles A. Vissani, O.S.F. Murphy now takes orders for Mr. Kelly's Picturesque Ireland. :: I-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Distance and engagements will prevent Archbishop Murphy from attending the Columbian Catholic Congress. (six typed copies are attached.)

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He is sending Edwards an important piece of Catholic history of Oregon and Washington. He is sure that one cannot find five such pamphlets in the entire Northwest and he knows of no better place to preserve them than at Notre Dame. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 1p.

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Father Murphy, writing from St. Mary's Cathedral, sends $5. to pay his subscription fee to the Freeman's Journal. He believes he will owe for another year in the coming May but will be satisfied with McMaster's statement on the matter. The Journal is always a welcome visitor to his house. He thanks McMaster for inserting some of the Halifax items he has sent and hopes that the year 1882 will be filled with success for the paper. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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P.S. Murphy has just received the December Ave Maria from Gill. "Little Julia" is at present a boarder at the Sacred Heart Convent, Armagh. Murphy is happy to see three chapters of the "Irish Legends" this month. He believes that the Ave Maria is best suited for sodalities. Ireland is quiet now. They have martial law in a mild form. :: X-3-i A.L. Incomplete 4pp. 16mo.

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Murphy thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and the extract from his "Chair of Peter". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Murphy thanks Onahan for informing him of the resolution passed by the (Columbian Catholic) Congress thanking those who had prepared papers, as well as for Onahan's personal thanks. He praises Onahan's work.

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He lists the delegates from Holy Ghost College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Father Murphy would like to know whether he should definitely prepare a paper on "Free Catholic High Schools." He delights to see that Archbishop (John Ireland) is procuring a government position for Onahan.

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Father Murphy has sent two copies of his paper "A plea for free Catholic High Schools", and sends enclosed, a list of those who will represent Holy Ghost College at the C(olumbian) C(atholic) Congress. (No enclosure.)