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He wrote Edwards two letters, one enclosing a check of $50.00 for the Set of Brownson's as specified. He also sent a telegraph about the Review's. He has not had single word of reply. He asks Edwards to co-operate. They are almost baked there. He had to postpone his trip to Europe. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

Here he jumps to conclusions about the number and series and Edwards didn't even mention it. He has been trying to get too much, instead of 14 volumes Edwards would owe only 6 volumes. He supposes Edwards is having a good time. Note: An exeorpt from a letter of Edwards' is attached, saying what he has. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

He asks if Edwards didn't say that he had a set of Roman Breviary in English. If he has more than one set he will please state the price. He asks Edwards if he has any copies of Christian Schools and Scholars by Drane. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

He asks for certain numbers; he will repay Edwards by means of exchanges. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

He requests that Edwards express the missing numbers to Mr. McElroy. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 1p. 12mo.

He trusts that the "Brownson's Reviews" arrived O.K. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

He subjoins the numbers of Brownson that he is most particular to get. He has the "Catholic Herald" since it came to New York all ready, but the Boston numbers are not there yet. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Edwards' third letter at hand, but they are moving and are very busy. Joke of the second B of Detroit is good � he is the hen with one chick � Brownson. He asks Edwards to reserve the set he quoted and fix him a list of stock and he will come to a quick decision on the whole. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Edwards' letter is before him. He just returned from a trip spent in a vain effort to collect money. He got some promises. He is short one number of the first Brownson he bought from M. McLaughlin. He paid out thousands in over 2 years on Catholic magazines, and has realized so far only $114. He will make it a point to give Edwards first call on money coming in. :: XI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp.

He lists the numbers of the Brownson's Review that he needs for which he will send Edwards the volumes of the Catholic Herald.

He will do his best in every way that Edwards may have a complete file. He is still trying to complete his set of Brownson.

He wrote asking that Edwards send him numbers of "Brownson's Review". Edwards must know that he can give him more than a fair return. He knows of no institution that he would rather favor. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

The two numbers came. He shall reciprocate soon. Before Orestes A. Brownson was converted he wrote 5 vols. called the "Boston Quarterly". He doubts if any of the clergy know of their existence. There is a possibility that he can get them for Edwards if desired. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

He thanks him for the numbers sent. He will try to send the "Catholic Herald" in early July. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

He is sending by express all the surplus numbers of Brownson Review he has left over, 96 volumes. He asks Edwards to try to oblige him with the numbers he wants. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

She assures Edwards of her efforts to secure for him the desired saintly relics. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Sister Olympiade prizes highly the souvenir of Easter that Edwards sent her. She expects to make a visit to Galesburg, Illinois next week. The Sisters hope to have the honor of welcoming Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. at their annual commencement exercises. Sister Olympiade hopes to see Edwards in June. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

She surely expected to see Edwards and Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. this year. She asks for some Lourdes water. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

She fears Edwards is too busy to read a few lines from her but she must thank him for the precious medal. Edwards must not work too hard. Edwards should come and tell them of his trip abroad. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

The deaths of two of their dear sisters prevented her from writing. Still they have not been indifferent to the kindness experienced from their good friends and ask him what is the result of his experience in reconstructing water works. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

She sends Edwards a button-hole bouquet to help him appear nice. After commencement she will send a souvenir of the Bishop Maurice de St. Palais and of Mother Theodore. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

She cannot tel how happy she was to receive the kind message from Edwards. She assures him that she is faithful in remembering him in her prayers. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

She thanks Edwards for his good wishes for the coming year. She wishes for Edwards the happiness of years without number. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

The gift Edwards enclosed is a beauty and she will treasure it. In return she asks him to accept a Spiritual Bouquet. She asks the Infant Jesus to bless him.

She regrets not seeing Edwards at their commencement. A hearty welcome awaits him at St. Mary's. Reverend Mother continues to improve. The Sisters of Providence remember Father Sorin in their prayers. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

All the Sisters of Providence wish Edwards a happy New Year. She hopes his visit to France will fully recuperate all his wasted energies. Edwards does toc much work. She supposes Edwards will visit Le Mans. If so he will find plenty of Sisters of Providence there. They would be pleased to see Edwards. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

She has been truly surprised at Edward's long silence. When she hears of Prof. Edwards, she always hears that he is "so good". A visit from Edwards would be more than welcome.

Enclosed is a postal money order for $ 20. in payment for 10 copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

O'Mahony has started a club in his confraternity and he would like to have ten sample copies of the Ave Maria for 1886. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Father J. C. O'Mahony sends McMaster $2 as a donation to the Indian Missions. This donation comes from Springfield, Kentucky, through Rev. Father F. W. Linahan, O.P. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.