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Home again after his trip to New York. He regrets that he could not stop to see Edwards. He was sick in bed while in New York. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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They are leaving for Omaha to spend Christmas and also to be at Fred Nash's wedding. He is glad to receive Edwards' letters notwithstanding the fact that many months elapse before he answers them. They hope he will pay them frequent visits. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp.

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His father is giving him permission to visit Notre Dame, he asks when is the best time, now or at commencement. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thinks Edwards has treated him shamefully. He has not seen Edwards since before he went to Europe. They are all well at home. Grandma improves slowly. He may be married before Edwards comes out there. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He expected a letter every day but none came. He will expect him for Christmas. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards sent only two pages of a letter; he must have sent the rest to somebody else. He was surprised to learn that Ed Darragh aspired to a seat in Congress. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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Last summer when Edwards' letter written while he was abroad came, he was greatly pleased. He deeply appreciates the warm friendship Edwards has for him. He is ashamed that he has not written before this. When he received the medal Sunday, he felt more guilty than ever. He wants Edwards to visit him. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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Still toiling on the road. He will be home Easter and may not go out any more. Gus August A. Cooper is increasing his father's business. Gus is in charge of the office and his brother Will of the factory. Ed Dillion is dying slowly. Will Greenhow is making a success of his plumbing business. Lew Parker is doing well at law in Chicago. All the family are well. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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He is glad to hear such good news concerning Dorrance. George would wager his all on Dorrance's doing what is right. He sent him for Edwards the doll his mother had dressed in the ragalia of the Sisters of Charity. They expect Edwards without fail during the holidays. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He enjoyed Edwards' visit immensely and expects to have him with the soon again. He sends his compliments to all his friends at Notre Dame. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 1p.

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He mislaid Edwards' letter and did not know his address in Paris. He read Edwards' letters with pleasure but they are too short. He wishes he could be with Edwards. Fan Coates and Myers are inseparable. His grandmother thinks she will not be alive to welcome Edwards home.

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Edwards' letter from Lucerne was read with pleasure. Myers' silence is not because he does not think of Edwards often. His summer has been entirely business. It is the general impression that Myers is engaged to Fan Coates, but they are not although George would like to be. He sends his best to George Rhodius.

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He sends $10 for Masses at the privileged altar for the repose of the souls of his grandfather and grandmother.

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He leaves here tomorrow night. They will not expect Edwards to meet them as they do not know the time. His mother is sitting beside him and they both feel bad. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He was glad to learn that Edwards had an enjoyable trip. He has been so worried about his precious girl and has spent as much of his time as possible in Omaha that he had no opportunity to write. Ad received the last Sacraments but is now on the road to recovery. Dee is working every day in the factory. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 3pp.

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He was glad to hear that Edwards was back at Notre Dame as he had heard that he was not going to return. Adeline is improving rapidly but the muscles of her legs are contracted so that she is unable to straighten them. The doctors assures him that it will come out all right. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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Last week Ad began to walk a few steps and has been improving ever since. He was sorry to learn that Edwards was laid up with the grip. He understands that Mrs. Stout of Indianapolis is sending her boys to Notre Dame. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was sorry Edwards was not able to come for today's ceremonies. He will try to meet Father Morrissey this evening. Ad continues to improve. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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Dorrance and he leaves tomorrow and will be in Notre Dame Sunday in time for Mass. He will be more than glad to see Edwards. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.

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When he arrived home he found Miss Louise Woeste there; she left New Orleans to escape the yellow fever. But there is no use; it is not up to him to get married. Poor Dorrance writes such homesick letters. Edwards ought to persuade him to take his recreation with the boys. He thinks it strange that the Latin teacher should dismiss Dorrance from class for coming a few minutes late. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 3pp.

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It is impossible to find dolls 21/2 feet high. If Edwards can change the size to 20 inches, he can get some, otherwise he will have one made. Dorrance writes that he is now pleased with Notre Dame and that the Latin professor is very friendly with him. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards' letter gave him much pleasure. He hopes to be able to send the doll next week. The weather has been exceedingly warm. Dorrance writes many complimentary things about Edwards. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Father wrote Dorrance and cautioned him not to make any mistakes at this time of year and if possible to conduct himself more as a man than ever. Their business is so unsettled that he cannot possibly get away. He has been in the factory until 9:30 every day. His mother is in a bad way with rheumatism.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo.

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He is obliged to Edwards for his attentions to Mrs. Nash. He is glad that Edwards liked her. He thinks he will run out to Omaha for a few days. Dorrance Myers promised that he would stop smoking.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo.

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He explains about the chair he sent Edwards. Edwards is quite wrong in his impression that Ad cares for George and thinks that he is flirting with her. Ad has everything money can buy; George is as poor as a church mouse and has no inducements to offer. He is very busy with some outside matters.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo.

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Since last April he has been ill. He thought he was all in for awhile and made his peace with his Lord. Now he is almost himself again. He asks why Edwards doesn't write. They are going to Omaha for the holidays. Everyone is well; Dee is a fine good boy and doesn't drink. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards cannot imagine how shocked he is about Edwards' paralytic stroke. His great hope and prayers are that he will soon recover entirely from the effects. Ad is improving, he brought her home from Chicago. Family there is well. Dee Myers is getting along splendidly � on the water wagon. Louie Nash is superintendent of the Street Railway Co. in Omaha, and director in two banks. Edwards should have one of the boys write for him. :: XI-2-k L.S.(TYPED) 1p.

Scope and Contents He encloses a clipping describing his mother's accident. Her escape was miraculous but the shock to her nervous system was severe. Mrs. Hay who was killed was a daughter of Gen. Jones, as is also Mrs. Deuss. Mrs. Deuss will carry out her sister's promise to give Edwards some letters of Bishop Loras. He blushes with shame to think that he nvever acknowledged the receipt of the N.D.U. pin Edwards sent him for Christmas. He is still working his way through the world and thinks the good example...

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How glad it made him feel to receive a good friendly letter from Edwards: Cousin Linn Deuss is improving slowly but feels there is nothing for her to live for. He has been away for a few days and on his return found his mother feeling better. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was glad to get Edwards' picture. How well Edwards is looking and how fleshy he has grown. He is very busy and cannot write as much as he would like. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.