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This will introduce to Edwards Mr. Henry Frawley and sons, Henry J. and William G., of Deadwood, South Dakota. If Mr. Frawley leaves his sons at Notre Dame, he trusts Edwards will use his influence to see that the best possible arrangements are made for them. :: XI-2-i L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He sends all good wishes for a Happy Christmas. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

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Mr. and Mrs. Nate Franklin informed him that they had a pleasant day with Edwards at Notre Dame. At Edwards' request he is mailing his photograph. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Merry Christmas with best wishes. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He is wishing Edwards all the choicest blessings of the New Year. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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Best wishes for Easter. :: XI-2-m Postcard, signed

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No message; St. Patrick's Day greeting. :: XI-2-l Postcard, unsigned

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After many years of faithful and efficient service in the employ of firm of Thuet Brothers, he has been rewarded by being made a partner. Those who have favored him in the past and to whom he is grateful, he hopes to further merit their business and support in the future. :: XI-2-l TYPED 1p.

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He sends best wishes for Thanksgiving. :: XI-2-l Postcard, signed

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He has been anxiously awaiting Edwards' photograph which he promised. He would be more than pleased if they could arrange a meeting of the old Crescent Club Orchestra. Edwards probably has the addresses of all the old boys. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Since Father John Rhode has sought admission into Melcher's diocese, he is admissible, provided the Ordinary to whom he is subject is favorable to his going and that he bring a testimonial as to the integrity of his priestly life. :: III-2-l A.L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Odin's letter of introduction was presented to him by Father E.J. Foltier, and he gave Foltier permission to collect in the city. As Foltier found out, however, conditions are so poor that a collection would prove a failure. He has decided to try later in the year, sometime after Easter. The authorities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are distributing food to a great many people. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The attorney for the Archbishop is Joseph O'Neill, president of the Central Savings Institution. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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George Steinlage, the son of parents of the orthodox faith, was legitimately born December 12, 1840 and baptized on the 14th. He testifies that he made his studies in the Gymnasium of Meppenand as far as he knows that there is no canonical impediment to ordination. :: II-5-a A.D.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In the marriage case of Margaret Kohlenbeck the wife of Mathias Fischer now pending before the archiepiscopal court they need the testimony of: 1. John Peter Kohlenbeck, her father, 2. Anna Catharine Kern, born Kohlenbeck, her aunt, 3. Anna Maria Schonhagen, born Kohlenbeck, her sister. The three persons live in Cincinnati at 165 North Linn Street. Melchers asks that Purcell have some priest interrogate these three persons according to the enclosed questionnaire, under oath and send on their...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter of Feb. 19, signed by him and eight other American bishops and addressed to the German bishops has been received by Melchers, and published by him in the Catholic papers. Through this public testimony of Catholic unity to the whole world has given them joy in their tribulation. In the name of the other bishops as well as his own, he thanks Purcell and the other American bishops for this document, praying that through their prayers they may obtain whatever good God destines...

Scope and Contents In the matrimonial case of Margaret Fischer, nee Kohlenbeck whose husband John Mathias Fischer left her in 1852, at Melchers' request Purcell had Father John H. Schoenfeld interview her father John, her sister, Mary Schoenberg, her aunt, Anna Catharine Kern, who lives at 219 Sinn Street, Cincinnati, and send on the information to Melchers. For this Melchers is grateful but at the request of the Sacred Congregation through Cardinal Patrizi on June 15 of this year, he must obtain further...

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Bishop Melchers gives dismissorial letters to Gerhard Nordmeyer, theological student who leaves the diocese of Osnabrueck for the archdiocese of Cincinnati, stating that Nordmeyer is free of all ecclesiastical censure. :: II-5-b A.L.S. Sealed 1p. 12mo.

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There is a misunderstanding regarding the matter about which Edwards writes. Their acquaintance with Edwards is almost entirely through their W. D. Kelly who claims Notre Dame as his Alma Mater. When they sent the sample stack they thought Edwards would build his library without delay. A concern does not send out goods that cost $75 without charge. :: XI-2-b TYPED 2pp.

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Last May they sent a sample steel stack nine feet long. They had not the pleasure of hearing from him and wonder if he is in the market for stacks. They will bill the sample stack for $50 if he cares to take it. :: XI-2-b TYPED 1p.

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He regrets that he did not have time to arrange all the letters having reference to the Eucharistic Convention at Notre Dame. He still rejoices remembering the glorious days at Notre Dame. They have now about 850 members Priests Eucharistic League. He hopes the ciborium, the souvenir of their first convention will soon arrive at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp.

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He regrets that he is unable to complete the statue of St. Andrew because of the lack of heat in his Chicago studio. He has already written to Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. suggesting that he be permitted to set up a studio in a warm room at Notre Dame. He will be unable to pay rent. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Italian

Scope and Contents Meline was disappointed by Hudson's criticism and rejection of her article. For years she has been knocking at the door of the Catholic World and only partially succeeded, but now she has given up after the trash Monsignor Robert Seton writes was preferred to her stories. If Father Augustine Hewit were to take the helm her stories would have a chance. As for the Fireside it is a year since Meline washed her hands of it. As for Mr. Dunne the saying, a shoemaker should stick to his last...

Scope and Contents Having received (McMahon's)circular she will take great pleasure in helping the cause of the Catholic Summer School and she hopes that she will be listed among the be listed among the lecturers. She wishes that she did not have to raise the question of finances but she lives by her pen. She considers herself one of the originators of the summer school idea and of the Reading Circle, and desires to be among the first in the summer school. And if(McMahon) can interest other New York schools in...

Scope and Contents McMahon wrote her last year that her name was to appear on the permanent list of lecturers for the Summer School. She asks if McMahon has changed his mind. If she is expected to give a lecture during the winter she wishes to be informed. She regrets she was not there. She is looking for engagements. If Mother Hogan is at Manhattanville she can tell about her. Archbishop (William H.) Elder, who goes to New York next month knows about her. She lists the titles of her lectures. :: I-1-j -...

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She will see if Father Allen of The Mount has the same books in the college library. The Sentinel or Centinel published at Chambersburg was the paper in which Bishop John Hughes ' first literary efforts appeared. P. S. Perhaps the widow of her uncle Col. James F. Meline might have some papers of value to Edwards. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Edwards letter contained a suggestion full of possible delight for her. She cannot hope to visit Notre Dame now. The Centennial is in full progress. She hopes Edwards will get down to see it. She asks if there is a chance for her in the "Ave Maria". The editor of the paper here refused to publish her story because she made her characters talk the brogue. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She was paid for some articles too late to visit Notre Dame. The "America Catholic Quarterly" signed her article only with a M. She would like to have the Scholastic mention her authorship. Father Hudson published her hymn but said he could not promise to take anything more. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.

Scope and Contents She is writing the story of Mount Saint Mary's, under the shadow of whose cupola she was born, and would like Seton's help. Her father was a professor there for a short time and her grand uncle Butler was president for several years. Archbishop William Henry Elder has placed several volumes at her disposal. What she wants is some minutiae to relieve the dryness of the sequence. Also the names of the first seven pupils who came from the Hayland farm. Was Seton's father William Seton ...

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Mi(ss) Meline has received two copies from Onahan's Sibylline leaves anent the Columbian Catholic Congress. The last was accompanied by an envelope addressed to him, so she will reply. She is at odds as to what to answer. She answers some possible questions, saying she would like to attend the Congress, and write a paper, if asked.