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She writes to tell how repentant she is for forcing Edwards to answer her letters before he is willing or have time. She fears Edwards thinks she is very unreasonable. She is glad that Edwards marked off on his letter the window of his rooms for she always wondered what part of the building he occupied. Her new servant is very good and she is instructing her in the Catholic religion.

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Every day her thoughts have been with Edwards. A sale has been made of more of her lots including the old homestead. A heavy mortgage has to be paid off on the house. She thinks that Edwards wrote as if he thought more of Jeannie Carroll than of her. Jeannie writes such very nice letters. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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Edwards will think her selfish when she confesses how grieved she is to be informed of his intended departure for Europe. She was in hopes that he would pay her a visit this winter. She is sorry to learn that his health is not entirely good. No doubt he has worked too hard. But he might have taken a rest without leaving home. Edwards has so many friends she cannot expect him to write. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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She is disappointed that she cannot receive Edwards in her own home when he comes to Washington. She wishes he could stay somewhere near her. She has two rooms near her old place. She will be jealous if Edwards is downtown with the Burritts and Miss Jeannie Carroll. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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The remembrance Edwards brought her from Rome has been suitable frames. He has no idea how much trouble she has had in getting settled since her home was broken up. Her present place is in no way congenial. She much look for a house. She is sorry to bother Edwards with her troubles. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Edwards' two short letters met with a glad welcome. She is glad to know that Edwards is going to lunch at Lulworth Castle. It may be that the inmates of that castle felt some interest in hearing of the existence of the great niece of Archbishop John Carroll. She has recently attended a grand wedding in Georgetown, that of Miss Waggaman to Mr. Eugene Ives, New York State senator. They received a special blessing from the Pope. She must get away from Washington for awhile. :: XI-1-g A.L.S....

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She is disappointed that Edwards can-not come and say good-bye. She will pray for his safe return. She is living in two rooms now; the cares of housekeeping were too much. The old church is now nearly de-molished and she is obliged to walk to the school house for Mass. She will be anxious to know something of Edwards' health while he is abroad. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 10pp. 12mo.

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On her return from the office she sent Edwards a photograph of herself. She has so little time that it has been impossible for her to hunt up any more papers. She wishes she could go to Notre Dame to see Edwards' collection. She is in the Medical Division of the Pension Office and in a large room full of doctors who smoke all the time until she is almost dead from want of pure air. The only day she likes is pay-day. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She expresses her sympathy at the death of Mother Angela. She recalls how Mother Angela invited her to visit Notre Dame. She is now boarding with a young married couple. She hopes to be settled before Edwards comes this summer.

Scope and Contents She writes to thank Edwards for his kindness in having a Mass said for her intentions at the Privileged altar at Notre Dame. She bears up under the office work better than at first and feels that it was Edwards' prayers that helped her obtain such a fine home. Dr. Campbell, the Medical Referee who has charge of her Division is coming to see her soon — a compliment he does not usually pay to his clerks. She wishes Edwards could see how beautiful Washington is in the spring. :: XI-1-e A.L.S....

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She is anticipating the pleasure of seeing Edwards soon in Washington. The account of the Commencement deeply interested her. P.S. She thinks Edwards will be pleased when he hears of something she has to tell him.

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She loves Edwards' letters much more now that she has the happiness of knowing him. When he left Washington, she made a desperate effort to restrain her tears. If she had a hone of her own, Edwards would have been an honored guest. Edwards is so good and so different from others that she begins to feel a distaste for men of the world. P.S. She will not let anysee Edwards' letters. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 6pp. 8vo.

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At this time last Saturday they were together for the first time. Edwards is so good and sure of Heaven. She is always thinking of Edwards and writing to him is a pleasure. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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She has been wondering all day if Edwards had received her letter addressed to Mt. St. Mary's. She has been anxious ever since his departure for there have been so many rail-road accidents. She hopes to be able to withdraw from public life shortly. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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She is obliged to ask Edwards to return to her Archbishop John Carroll's will, the account of his obsequies, and some of his sermons. John Gilmary Shea is anxious to have a copy of them for his book on the life of Archbishop Carroll. She is indebted to Shea for pictures of the mother of the Archbishop. She gave the papers to Edwards only because of her friendship for him, not because of any interest she might have in Notre Dame.

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From the printed articles enclosed in Edwards' letter she is convinced that the arguments with regard to the collection he is making are very good. If John Gilmary Shea is satisfied with copies, she is willing that Edwards should retain what she gave him. But she asks that the papers be returned if they are not necessary for his collection. She gave them only because she could not bear to disappoint Edwards so much. She thinks Edwards works too much for his health.

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Edwards' short letter seems to be a rebuke for the lengthy ones with which she has aflicted him. She read with interest the letter of (John Gilmary) Shea. She sees that Shea holds Edwards in high esteem. She is now settled in a house of her own and is enjoying housekeeping

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She is sorry to find that here letters are of so little importance that Edwards could not remember whether or not he had received one from her. She values so highly every little letter from Edwards. She well knows how busy he must be and how many older and more valued friends he must have.

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She is very grateful for the gifts Edwards sent her. If it were not for the distance and the cold, she would be tempted to visit the convent attached to Notre Dame. Her life is very lonesome; her two nephews are away from home all day. She intends to room with a widow lady; it will be nearer to St. Peter's where her father was one of the first to take a pew. The Carrolls of Duddington are only remotely related to the Archbishop. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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She is deeply indebted to Edwards for his kindness in her sorrows. She found more letters of the Archbishop's John Carroll written to the Barry family. At that time the Barrys were Catholics. She is busy disposing of all furniture, china, etc. which had been in the old homestead for 80 years. She would like to go to Notre Dame, but it will depend upon the sale of her property. As she was the youngest of the family she finds her task hard. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She had been too busy to select the letters of Archbishop John Carroll. The pictures Edwards sent for her to select from for the oil painting are all good, but she returns the one her brother said was the best likeness of Carroll. Most of her brother's library was disposed of to a second-hand book dealer, but she will see if there are any of value left. She would be delighted to spend Holy Week at Notre Dame. His father died at Fort Leavenworth and the family have come to live at the house...

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She regrets to learn that Edwards had been sick. She feared that the letters of the Archbishop John Carroll had not reached him. Among her old papers she found a will of one of her ancestors written about 200 years ago. She is grateful for the interest Edwards shows for the memory of her dear adopted child. The bill for a new Congressional Library has passed; this will increase the value of her property and may enable her to make a sale. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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It was a pleasure to hear from Edwards again. She had the pleasure of hearing from her friends the Misses Carroll, Rebecca and Jeannie who are now at Notre Dame. They speak with pleasure of Edwards' kind attention. She hopes to see Edwards in Washington this summer. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Misses Rebecca and Jeannie Carroll have given her grand accounts of their visit to Notre Dame. Miss Brent regrets that she could not accept Edwards invitation.. She read the accounts of the robbery of the crowns from the statue of the Blessed Lady. Her property comes up for auction this month.. When her affairs are settles, she will be able to have a little home of her own.

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She hopes Edwards will pardon her for sending only a postal card in return for his kind letter. She was disappointed in not making a sale of her property. She is busy now with private offers. For the present who has placed her Lord Baltimore letter in the law library of the Capitol. She wishes it was in her power to contribute something more to Edwards' collection. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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Now she knows that Edwards thinks her kind to have refrained so long from writing. She has spent much time with Jeannie Carroll who is so distressed. How sad for some at Christmas! She is thankful to be settles in her own house.

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She begins to fear that Edwards must be sick; she is anxious to know the cause of his long silence. Jeannie Carroll and she have taken a house together. It must have been Edwards' prayers that brought them together. She is so tired watching for the postman to bring a letter from Edwards. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for his letters; she knos how many other correspondents he has. She fears that they may crowd her out of his memory. Edwards must be very careful of his health. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She could not resist the temptation of sending a few lines to one who is constantly in her thoughts. She read the "Scholastic" with intense interest, especially the sermon of Archbishop Ireland. She sympathizes with Edwards in the loss of Prof. Joseph Lyons. The other day she had a visit from old Father Curley of Georgetown who is now 92 years old. She encloses a letter of Jeannie Carroll written when she visited Notre Dame.

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For some reason she had begun to think that Edwards was weary of her poor letters. His letters are so different from what they once were. He must be so busy getting ready for his trip to Europe. She attended nearly all the exercises of the Georgetown College Centennial. She loaned the picture of her great grandmother for the occasion. All the ceremonies were grand. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.