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He gave Edwards letter to Mr. H. who promised to attend to it. He did not expect anything to come of the matter so soon. He thanks him for the promise of Masses. He sends regards to everyone at Notre Dame

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Mr. P. V. Hickey has asked Brennan if Edwards has heard from Dr. C. E. McDonnell yet. Brennan hopes Edwards got his bound volumes of the Brownson's Review all right. He thanks Edwards for the pictures of Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.. P.S. Thomas D. Egan has a small plaster bust of the Cardinal for $10 that might suit Edwards. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He has a small order from Brother Hermit for advertising the University in the "Catholic Review" and wrote him for the "American" without even getting an answer. Brennan asks Edwards to show the good brother how necessary to the Catholic college is the Catholic paper. They are in hopes of getting back their old yearly order. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp.

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Brennan sends an article entitled "The Signal Service" for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends a check for $5, partly for the Ave Maria, the rest for the Lemonnier Library Association, as he desires a share in the daily Mass offered up for all contributors. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After talking with Father Walsh and learning that his son John Brennan had been dismissed from Notre Dame for disobeying regulations, he was too disappointed to visit anyone. Brennan invites Hudson to come up to his lumber camp in Minnesota for a rest. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Edwards for his prayers with regard to the sale of her property. As yet the business is unsettled. She has determined to resume her duties as clerk in the Pension Office. The confinement will be hard to bear, but necessity compels her. She forgot to mention that Mrs. J.D. Bingham's sister married her older brother who was a Commander in the Navy. P.S. On Christmas she dined at Col. Denman's, a cousin of Mrs. General Sherman and met there the young son of Gen. Hugh Ewing who is...

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She is very grateful for the relics; she is glad to show them to her friends. As she is alone in the world she feels the need of such spiritual help. She went to Georgetown Convent to show them to Sister Bernard Graham, a relative of hers. She moved from the old home to live with a Catholic widow lady. Her nephew in Florida has promised to return the letter written by Lord Baltimore to one of her family in Virginia. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards does not know how proud she is to have such a kind friend as he is. His letter gave her pleasure when exhausted from examining pension papers. In her office life she has nothing to complain of except the confinement. She longs for a home of her own. She encloses a letter from her sister, Mrs. R.S. Chilton; it expresses her opinion about her Emily's picture. She has some relics she would like to show Edwards when he comes to Washington.(1887) Chilton, Virginia, Ontario to...

Scope and Contents Looking over her papers she found the old letter written to her great-uncle which might be of value. Edwards' letter gave her additional pleasure for Easter. She has been busy hanging her old portraits in her room. She would like to will the portrait of the Archbishop's Mother to the Memorial Hall, Notre Dame, and the Lord Baltimore letter, but she does not know what to do on account of her married sister. It seems that Miss Barry's uncle had a fine oil painting of Archbishop John Carroll...

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She cannot help feeling grateful for the pamphlets Edwards sends her. They keep her posted on things at the University. She always looks for mention of Edwards in the "Scholastic". She reads of the valuable presents that are sent from Europe to the Historical Department. Gen. Black, Commissioner of Pensions, has granted her the privilege of leaving the office at 3 P. M.

Scope and Contents She is glad that Edwards is again safe at home after his long journey, but as he speaks of visiting other cities she begins to feel anxious about him. She appreciates Edwards' scolding her for want of fortitude in her earthly trials. She is about to take a nice little house not far from St. Peter's Church. She may not resume her duties at the office for a long time yet. She wishes so much to enjoy domestic pleasures. She is glad that Edwards enjoyed his visit to Baltimore and the company of...

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At the request of Jeannie Carroll she writes to inform Edwards of the death of Rebecca Carroll who died after making the forty hours devotion. Jeannie bears up bravely. They ask for prayers.

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She would appreciate it very much if Edwards would send her his photograph. She sent Edwards some old papers which may be of value for his collection. She has a new album waiting to be filled and Edwards' picture will have first place. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She was greatly pleased to receive Edwards' picture. She enjoys her work in the Medical Division of the Pension Office, but the confinement is hard on her. She may be able to resign when she sells her property. She, the youngest of her father's children, is left alone in her native city.

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She wishes she could find more old letters to send Edwards. She is gratified to learn that Edwards wishes a picture of her brother for his gallery. She is very much tempted to visit Notre Dame. She will search her old homestead again for the original manuscript of the life of the Archbishop. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She hastens to give all the information she can. Her father was Archbishop John Carroll 's nephew. Her half-brother, John Carroll Brent, was named after the Archbishop. She has a tortoise shell crucifix which belonged to the Archbishop, but she could not part with it. Her sister, Mrs. Chilton, whose husband is U.S. Consul in Canada, has a coffee urn with the initials of the Archbishop on it. There are some letters and sermons of the Archbishop in the old homestead which they could send to...

Scope and Contents She thanks Edwards for the Mass for Julia, and for the Lourdes Water. She sends a letter of Archbishop John Carroll and one of Bishop John Lefevere de Cheverus Chevereaux. She will send more if they can be spared. Her late brother John Carroll Brent had a great many relics, but they are now scattered. He had a letter written by Lord Baltimore to Captain George Brent who married Lord Baltimore's step-daughter. Miss Brent gave this to her nephew in Pensacola, Florida. He also had a lock of...

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Her relatives could not give her any information about Archbishop Leonard Neale. Archbishop James Gibbons must have many articles of the first bishops; he has the gold cross which belonged to her uncle, Archbishop John Carroll . She sends a photo of her brother, John Carroll Brent . Since she is almost alone in the world, she has a great desire to be under the roof of some religious house. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' last letter was so short that she was hoping he would keep his promise to write a longer one. She does not know why he does not write as often as before. She presumes he has so many friends. She is thankful for the papers. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She felt very much ashamed for the complaining letter she sent. Her only apology for so severe a rebuke is that Edwards is constantly in her mind. She is sorry to hear that Edwards has not been well. She enjoys her little home very much. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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The interesting souvenir is most highly appreciated. She was so much interested in the account of Father Sorin's jubilee that she wishes she had been there. It gratifies her to know that Edwards understands her so well.

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It has been so long since she received a letter from Edwards that she took it as part of her Lenten penance. She keeps all his letters and reads them over often. Her lawyers are trying hard to accomplish something for her in court. She had a nice visit with her friends at the Pension Office. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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How will Edwards ever know how proud she was to receive the Easter greeting. Yesterday Father Devine paid her a visit. Jeannie Carroll is going to live with her and they are to move to a larger house. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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She is glad that Edwards took her advice about the buttermilk. She noted in the "Scholastic" that Edwards enjoyed a ride with Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. in his new carriage. She was an invited guest at the laying of the corner-stone of the new Catholic university. Edwards must have enjoyed his excursion to St. Joseph's Farm. The anticipation of his promised visit to Washington gives her great pleasure. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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This morning when Edwards' postal came she was at the door as usual waiting for the postman. Of course Edwards has heard that Miss Jeannie Carroll is not with them. He will be surprised to hear that they are going to move again. The new house is near and has many advantages. A room will be ready for Edwards. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She hastens to answer to say how glad she is to know that Edwards is really coming next week. His visit will not put her out at all. She can manage to make his little artist friend comfortable too. Edwards is to stay as long as possible and feel free to come and go as he likes. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She wants Edwards to feel perfectly at home. Her hours for meals can be regulated to suit Edwards. The Church is just opposite. It will be a great pleasure to receive Edwards in her new home. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Edwards has been in so much excitement attending to so many friends who met at the University on the 15th, that she can scarcely expect a passing thought. She is delighted to know that he really liked his visit in Washington. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She is distressed and discouraged by Edwards' long silence. If Edwards only knew how sad and lonely she has been, he would not have been so cruel as to leave her last letter so long unanswered. She takes his silence as a delicate reproof against her long letters.