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He asks Edwards to give him some information regarding the year of the introduction at Notre Dame of the Program of General Science, of Letter England course, of History and Economics. There should be some reference to the history of these in their general catalogue. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Sister encloses a letter to be delivered; it is addressed to her brother who left his native land about 13 years ago since when they have not heard from him. Report says he has been ordained in Blanc?'s diocese. Father William Keane, parish priest of Midleton and Superior of their convent, assured her that Blanc? would perform the act of charity. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents About April, 1849, an Irishman, James Breen was seen in New Orleans in a sickly state. He is supposed to have gone into the hospital for the poor under the care of the Sisters and to have died there. His wife, thinking him dead, wishes to marry. Molony asks Blanc to look at the registers and send him word. Molony congratulates Blanc on the church over which he presides and on his elevation to the Archiepiscopal dignity. On this letter in pencil, in another hand: One not married by Clare? 20...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Molony received Blanc's letter informing him of the receipt of a letter from his sister in Blanc's care. On his departure for the mission Molony determined to forget the world; his family has no claims on him other than his prayers. He requests Blanc to read the letter and if he is of the opinion that he ought to receive it, he is to forward it. He sends regards to Father Auguste Martin, late Vicar General of this diocese. Molony learned that Martin had lately returned to Blanc's...

Scope and Contents Molony asks McMaster to try and understand the purpose he has in writing. He states that the Archdiocese of New Orleans is a legal corporation with the Archbishop Napoleon J. Perche as its president, and as such he is liable to be sued in court. With all due praise to the Archbishop he is, nevertheless, not a business man. The affairs of the diocese are in a deplorable state. It is bankrupt and without credit. One parish has a debt of nearly $200,000 and the parishioners have no way of...

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He encloses a bill on the Missouri bank for $10 which Blanc gave him on May 10 in New Orleans. He would have been badly off in that sickly climate were it not for Blanc taking compassion on him. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents In reply to Scrymser's of the 22nd it will give Momson much satisfication to second the nomination of Monsignor (Robert) Seton for membership in the St. Andrew's Society. Scrymser will see by the record enclosed (no enclosure) that William Seton was an officer in the Society from 1766 to 1771 having joined in 1765. James Seton joined the Society in 1793 and again a James Seton in 1806. "There was Mary Seton, And Mary Beaton, And Mary Carmichael, And me." This quotation "jingles" in Momson's...

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Monaco thanks Seton for his congratulations on his promotion to the Cardinalate. Their friend Don Nicola has given him Seton's address. On the back of the letter Seton has written that Monaco had been educated at the Accademia but earlier than Seton's time and he liked him very much. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Monaghan sends Lefevere for inspection a warranty deed which is to be sent back to Flint to be registered according to law. There is a mortgage of $200, $100 of which was to have been paid on February 2 and the other hundred on November 1. Mr. Howard from whom he bought the place, came to demand his money and stated that he would foreclose if not paid in eight days. Monaghan things it advisable to pay as soon as possible as he understands that Howard is much embarrassed. Monaghan has...

Scope and Contents Monaghan encloses the deed not with letter of that place which is duly registered and written word for word according the the deed he received from Howard and written by Edward H. Thomson, attorney, and the stakes duly defined by Mr. Pane; the taxes also paid for the year. He has tried to get exemption from taxes but has not succeeded as yet. He has taken the pledge and told the congregation what Lefevere directed him. All seems to go on well, even old Mrs. Hubbard and some of her family...

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Goods less than $50 value need no invoice unless sent under bend inland.Ho gives instructions about sending the goods to New York.

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He has gone to work on the Times, will get the information and give it to Edwards. He will send it in Edwards' name to save time. He enjoyed his visit to Notre Dame and thanks Edwards for all the kind words. As soon as he has the facts, he will send them. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 1p.

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He regrets to say that they were unable to get just what the Doctor desires. They went at it again yesterday, before Edwards' note came, so Edwards can see they have it all at heart. They wrote to the New York Historical Journals some weeks ago. Arrangements have been made to print all his addresses in the Catholic Mirror and Catholic Telegraph and others. :: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

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If your agent at Rotterdam will not accept the goods, he must fill out the necessary invoices. He sends the forms.

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Monaghan sends $2.70 as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions. He lists 15 contributors and sends $3 to renew his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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George writes of the good friend he has in Edwards. Monaghan is grateful for Edwards' evidence of good will and interest in his boy.

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He thanks Edwards sincerely for sympathy and kind words for George W. Monaghan. He fears that his dismissal has not improved his temper; George declines to come home on account of the disgrace. Monaghan wrote Father Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C. that his action was a little too hasty and suggests a practical application of the Christian virtues. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The writer sends a couple of articles which he thinks McMaster might print. The Jesuit corrects somewhat the miscellany reprinted in the Truth Teller and in it Bishop Benedict Fenwick gives his account of the Council of 1829. He asks McMaster to preserve the articles, which he may not print. He is busy as a bee arranging his "Museum" in all its departments; much material he has left with Fr. McClellan and some in Yorkville and New York City. His hardest task is to arrange and sort the...

Scope and Contents The writer sends a couple of articles which he thinks McMaster might print. The Jesuit corrects somewhat the miscellany reprinted in the Truth Teller and in it Bishop Benedict Fenwick gives his account of the Council of 1829. He asks McMaster to preserve the articles, which he may not print. He is busy as a bee arranging his "Museum" in all its departments; much material he has left with Fr. McClellan and some in Yorkville and New York City. His hardest task is to arrange and sort the...

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Edwards' nice New Years greeting was appreciated. The concert of last night was a success. Her father left for New York last Saturday. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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She writes to gain information in regard to Professor James F. Edwards' whereabouts. She could perhaps have the pleasure of seeing him when he arrives in New York, if he has not returned. She is there under the care of a lung and throat specialist; she is improved. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 7pp.

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Nothing could have pleased her more than the Notre Dame collage pin which Edwards sent her. She has been anxious for a long time to enter as a pupil at St. Mary's and now her parents have consented. She is going to work diligently. All at Mt. Lamr send love to Edwards. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 6pp.

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Yesterday Lamar received the package containing her book. They have a little pony phaeton and have lots of fun driving. She will take Edwards for a ride when he comes. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Last Saturday Lily Burkhardt was there and she and Ermine painted Easter eggs all day and only got six painted. Benita bets she could paint more. She doesn't intend to write to Lamar as he makes fun of everything she says. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 4pp.

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Santa Claus has left her the dolls given hum by James and Francis. She thanks Edwards for remembering her through Santa. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She received the beautiful Easter greeting. Edwards' name was mentioned several times by Sunday. She went to Texas with her father. The question now is who will go to California. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp.

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She appreciates very much the book Edwards sent her. She thinks it will turn out to be a very pretty little story. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 2pp.

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She desires Edwards to be present at the commencement. Perhaps he is aware that she is to get her music medal and that she will not return to St. Mary's next year. She expects her parents there for the event. She thanks Edwards for his remembrance. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 6pp.

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She has been at St. Mary's for a week. She tried to telephone Edwards but the messenger was unable to find him. She would be glad to see Edwards. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp.

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She has been busy preparing for the entertainment which they gave in honor of Mother Annunciata for her feast day. Lamar Monarch is living in Cincinnati and would like the Annals sent to his new address. She is grateful to Edwards for the interest he has shown. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.