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He received Edwards' second letter but not the first. He will be back late because he has to have his teeth attended to. He asks if many of the old boys are back. :: XI-1-c A.L.S 3pp. 12mo.

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They are going to the Grand Opera today and ask if Edwards can join them. :: XI-1-n Telegram

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Married at five-thirty evening reception. He would like to have Edwards for usher. :: XI-2-b Telegram

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It grieves him greatly to hear of the death of Edwards' mother. He was shocked to learn from Edwards' letter that he met with misfortune. He thinks he will put the two younger Marshall boys in Notre Dame. God will comfort Edwards. He tells of his operations. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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He started to write three times but never got a letter off. Nester bought some gymnasium equipment. He has his Pa swinging the Indian clubs. He reminds Edwards to write.

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He fully intended spending Sunday with Edwards but was tired out. The winter has been favorable but they must break up now. The running of the logs to the mills will be on in ten days. Hal Harry Jewett is becoming quite a social favorite. Nester has a severe case of spring fever. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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It is so long since he wrote Edwards he has almost forgotten how to write to a friend. He leaves for Chicago and may run over to Notre Dame. His mother sent her picture to Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He will see Edwards about eight o'clock this evening. He expects to meet Tom Nevius and the two boys at Notre Dame tomorrow. :: XI-2-k Telegram

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It will be impossible for him to run down as George and his wife are at Baraga and they have lots of work to do. He wants Edwards to be sure to come up. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He can scarcely find time to attend to personal correspondence. The woods would be an interesting novelty for Edwards. Maurice F. Egan spoke of visiting the woods in the winter. He has not heard from Kathleen. She is in Chicago studying voice. He asks if Edwards saw Marshall Olds while in Columbus. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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It was negligence that stopped their correspondence so long. He understands from Frank that Edwards' trip abroad has been postponed till May 1. He is sorry that he cannot see Edwards before that time. Their operation has done splendid work, 30 million feet of logs in the river already and expect to put in 7 million more. Frank writes that the football eleven expect to play Ann Arbor another game. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He spent some pleasant days in Chicago with Kathleen. He did not see Freddie Jewett in Chicago. Jewett is working for the Marshall Field wholesale department. Nester wishes Edwards were with him to enjoy some of the lengthy sleigh rides. This is the busiest log hauling month of the year. They are doing splendid work on the woods. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Ocean is between them, yer Nester is sure he is not forgotten. The hardest week of the lumberman is the drive. The logs put into the river during the winter are flooded away. The logs will jam the river in about 15 miles. Wages are so high and if the men are not watched they will shirk in order to get in as much time as possible. The rumor was that Edwards and Miss Laura G. Fendrick, George Rhodius and Matty Johns, were to make their wedding tour through Europe together. :: XI-1-g A.L.S....

Scope and Contents His home for the winter is to be in the Woods. His duties consist in looking after the supplying of six camps. The business of this operation is kept seperate from any of his father's other operations. He is sorry he did not make better use of his time at Notre Dame. One of the men died from injuries received by a log rollon him. He sees that football is again quite the craze at Notre Dame. The camp is midway between Duluth and Marquette. The letter is signed your own cousin John. :: XI-1-f...

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John Nester? getting along very nicely and they consider him out of danger. :: XI-2-h Telegram

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They were both pleased with the benediction Edwards brought them from the Pope. John Nester is getting along nicely now, but had quite a serious time. They look forward to seeing Edwards at Christmas time. John figures in Florida for a winter build-up. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp.

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She thanks Edwards for letting them know of Johnnie's sickness. Mother will stop off to see John. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks him for sending Palms. She has read it and thinks it is fine. She has read Fabiola several times since Edwards went away. Her parents are going to the Knights of Columbus minstrel show. The family sends love. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp.

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She is sending a sofa pillow to add to Edwards' numerous ones. They found John in Chicago on his way to Hot Springs. :: XI-2-f A.L.S. 3pp.

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They all wish Edwards a happy Easter and hope he is feeling well again. They often think of Edwards. He should let them know how he is. :: XI-2-m Postcard, signed

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They all wish Edwards a happy Easter and hope that he is feeling well again. They think of him often; Edwards should let them know how he is. :: XI-2-m Postcard, signed

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She sends much love and wishes him a very bright and happy Easter from all the family. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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George and herself thank Edwards for the magnificent present he sent them. She thinks it was lovely and thoughtful of him. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Today she sent the book George gave her. She supposes Edwards is as busy as always. Mother went to Philadelphia to attend John O'Donnell's wedding. She hopes Edwards will come to see them. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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Edwards was a true friend to think of them when in the presence of the Holy Father. The picture came and they appreciate it. The children were pleased with all the postals. She expects her mother and Mrw. Burke back from Europe soon. They will be glad to see him. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 5pp.

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George Nester and she were pleased to get Edwards' letter. They are sorry not to see Edwards this year but trust he will make them another visit at New Years. The children are all well. John is getting along fast which is fine. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 8pp.

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She knows Edwards will regret to hear that John Nester? is very ill with typhoid fever and complications. Her mother and George went up. George will have to be up there to help. Her mother will stay and bring John down when he is able. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp.

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She knows Edwards will feel badly to hear that John Nester is so very ill. He had started to mend but about ten days ago he changed for the worst and has been very low since. Complications have set in. They have two doctors from Chicago for him. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp.

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They were truly sorry to hear of the death of Edwards' Mother. Father Andrew Morrissey said that was what detained Edwards in Toledo. Time and religion are the things that can heal the wound of the loss of one so dear. Mrs. Nevius died a month ago in Ireland. Tom Nevius brought the Marshall children over to this country and they are all at Orange. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 4pp.

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Edwards does not know how they all missed his not coming for New Years. They have had quite a little sickness this winter with the children. She had a very close call last August but recovered. George and Anna Dyer, John and family are living in Detroit this winter. She gives news of the family and the weather. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 6pp.