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Edwards may not have observed the opportunity for obtaining from Rome certain important fac-similes. An attached clipping explains this. Onahan suggests an application toMr. J.C. Heywood in the name of the University. He was pained to hear of the death of Father O'Neill. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He will run down to Notre Dame any day Edwards appoints. He is glad Edwards likes the picture of Columbus. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Edwards will observe by the enclosed receipt that Onahan did not forget the promised cigars for Luigi Gregori. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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Mrs. Onahan received the photograph of Gregori's painting of W.J.C. and is grateful for it but thinks it horrid. Perhaps when she sees the painting she will alter her judgment. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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The committee on Organization will nominate Edwards as one of the three secretaries of the Columbian Catholic Congress which is to convene Sept. 4. The secretaries are named in compliment to Georgetown, Notre Dame, and Christian Brothers' College St. Louis. It is a mark of appreciation to Edwards' devotion to the cause of Catholic interests. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Mrs. John Gilmary Shea and her daughter Isabel Shea are anxious to visit Notre Dame before returning east. Miss Isabel has a peace offering for Edwards that he will value. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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He is glad to welcome Edwards back after all his wanderings. He will give Mr. Smith the artist the necessary sittings when he is ready. James Cardinal Gibbons will be in Chicago Tuesday on his way back from Santa Fe. Archbishop Ireland and Mgr. Nugent will be there also. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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He was pleased with the selection of General William Rosecrans for the Laetare Medal. Indeed he had anticipated the decision. He rejoices in the assurance of the continued and increasing prosperity of Notre Dame. Edwards is one of his oldest and truest friends. Edwards can count on him whenever he can serve the university. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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Edwards' friend J. Francis Smith at last undertook the commission Edwards gave him and Onahan gave him the necessary sittings for the bust. Smith is desirous that Edwards see the clay model. Onahan suggests that Edwards come up to the house; they have a room for him. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

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Mrs. Onahan is dead. Funeral Wednesday or Thursday. :: XI-2-e Telegram

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He inquires of Edwards' collection of Father deSmet's letters and wonders whether they have ever been published. Onahan advised Colonel Chittendem long ago that no doubt he could have access to these letters for the purpose he is engaged in. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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As to the books at the Columbus Club he intends for Notre Dame, he suggests that Edwards have one of the Holy Cross Brothers in Chicago take them. Or he can have the Express company send them at half rates.

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He sent by mail the Peter DeSmet S.J. letters which Edwards loaned him. He also sent two cases of letters of the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Miss Isabel Shea writes that she is trying to sell the copyright and plates of the History of the Catholic Church in the United States and that the only offer she had was $300 from St. Louis. She ought to realize at least $1000 for it. He suggests that Notre Dame ought to take it.

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He sent two additional cases of letters, papers, etc. completing the memorabilia of the last Catholic Congress. Some day these papers will be regarded with interest.

XI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo.

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He wishes Edwards would get him a photograph of that bust, W.J.O. He thinks a profile view would be best.

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Edwards' good wishes for the New Year came in good season. How steadily the circle of friends is narrowing! Edwards is now to him one of the "ancients" of Notre Dame University. Edwards recalls for him all its traditions and associations. He was glad to hear from Archbishop John Ireland the surprise and interest with which he examined Edwards' collection of manuscripts. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He has been absents in Nebraska. This fact will serve as an apology for his failure to asknowledge the invitation to the Commencement. The books will go forward soon. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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He sends enclosed a card photo of the late Cardinal Antonelli with his autograph. It was given to Onahan by Mr. Gunther who has a wonderful collection.

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Onahan saw by the papers that Edwards was in New York, so he was in no urgency to acknpwledge Father Corby's invitation to the celebration of Father Edward F. Sorin's C.S.C. Golden Jubilee on August 15. It will be an honor to attend. Onahan leaves for Nebraska this week to visit their colony of the Irish catholic Colonization Association. Sorin will remain a towering character in the history of the American Church.

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He trusts Edwards will return from Europe loaded with treasures for his museum. He asks him to call on Father Matthew Russell, S.J., Editor Irish Monthly, Father Delaney, S.J., Rector of Catholic University, Father O'Hanlon, the Irish Bollandist, and others. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has not seen that young artist for a long time and does not remember his name. He is glad that Edwards obtained Lawrence Kehoe's library for Notre Dame. As to Dr. Richard H. Clarke's lecturing in Chicago, Onahan does not see his way clear to be of much service. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He has written to Mr. Aubery, president of the Columbus Club, urging that a reception be given to Dr.Richard H. Clarke. A lecture is quite out of the line of the club. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He scarcely knows how to thank Edwards for obtaining from the Holy Father for him the precious privilege. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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It is his intention to send the official copy, stenographic report of the proceedings of the Catholic Congress. It will be a valuable addition to the Archives at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-g A.L.S 1p. 8vo.

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He was unable to get off to Omaha for the funeral. He wrote to Father A. M. Colaneri, secretary to the late bishop James O'Connor of Omaha, urging him to obtain the mitres and crozier for Edwards. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Onahan emphasizes the fact by putting it in writing that the correspondence relating to the Catholic Congress of 1889, which he lately sent to Edwards for his museum is to be regarded as confidential, since he had no opportunity of examining it anew before sending it. He believes there is nothing which could cause trouble, but many were written in confidence and honor requires that they be so regarded. He is confident that Edwards will live up to the agreement, until enough years elapse that...

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He has a portrait of Sitting Bull, the Indian chief lately killed in Dakota, which he intends for Notre Dame. Some one from Notre Dame may call for it when in Chicago. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Maurice F. Egan asked him to let him have the paper he wrote for the Columbian Catholic Congress which he will return after he copies it. Onahan turned all the documents over to Edwards. He asks that Edwards send one in question to him. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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He sends best wishes for the coming year and asks to be remembered to Father Morrissey and Father Hudson. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.