1908 Dec. 1
Bussey, M. H.:
New York, (New York)
to Father Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C.:
Notre Dame, Indiana
They are in receipt of a letter from Mr. James F. Edwards entering an order for a set of "The Catholic Encylopedia" in Morrissey's name. Edwards did not designate the type of binding; they are sending Buckram which can be changed if so desired. They give data of the volumes ready and almost ready.
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1908 Dec. 2
Corwin, Belle:
New York, (New York)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
T he Library of New York University asks attention to a proposition to place the general catalogue of their University in the Library of Notre Dame (University) at a reduced rate. The costs of the work are given and the edition is limited.
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1908 Dec. 2
( ), Evelyn:
Rockland, Mass(achusetts)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Her Aunt Lizzie wants to know if Edwards will send her a picture.
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1908 Dec. 2
( ), Evelyn:
Rockland, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She thanks him ever so much for his picture; it was lovely.
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1908 Dec. 2
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
Monterey, Calif(ornia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The "Lepers" have arrived and Stoddard is delighted. He is having a time trying to fit into this place. The weather is so cold and the house so little protection from it. P.S. He is glad Tom Walsh did so well.
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1908 Dec. 4
Copelin, Minnis I.:
(Chicago, Illinois)
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She fears that she appeared very ungracious about that bit of embroidery but she was only too glad to be able to give Edwards somethin g he wished for. She asks him to please not send her anything in return, but let her hear from him once in a while.
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1908 Dec. 6
(Amiet), Werner:
Indianapolic, Ind(iana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edwards' postal received. The case will not be postponed as was Mr. (John W.) Claypool's wish, but will be tried the 21st of December. The witnesses from Pennsylvania and Louisville are coming to Greenfield. Mrs. Stonestreet was the star witness in Lebanon and will come again. Cha(rle)s Balke is sick and unable to testify. Now is the time to show their friendship to free (George) Rhodius from that woman; Rhodius is not any better but worse.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 6
Fitzgerald, W(illia)m F.:
Chicago, Ill(nois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sent Edwards that box of church goods yesterday. He put two more black vestments in the box as they looked very curious to him. He will find out the history connected with that oil stock and send it to Edwards. He will send all curious articles he comes across with their history.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 2pp - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 7
(Carroll), Frank (E.):
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The "Ave Maria" and the "Scholastic" came in time. Lillian Westervelt is visiting in Kansas City for the winter. Mr. L. Grimm called on him; Grimm was happy that his son was in such a beautiful place and Order. There is great drought near Boston. Father (Leo F.) O'Neil has been ill since August Father (John J.) O'Keeffe died at 3:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6th.
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1908 Dec. 7
Clarke, Alice C.:
Petworth, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She asks Hudson for permission to offer the C.T.S. of Ireland the sketch of Ven(erable) Pallotti in the October issue of the Ave Maria to be reprinted in their biographical series. She availed herself of the permission Hudson gave to publish Jorgensen's Pilgrim Walks.
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1908 Dec. 8
O'Brien, Father (Frank A. ):
Kalamazoo, Michigan
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Replying to Edwards favor of the 7th, he expects to be home Thursday. He send kind regards.
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1908 Dec. 8
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, Michigan
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The wooden cross with chain belonged to Bishop (Frederick) Baraga. Father Sieffrath showed the Bishop a cross he had just purchased. When the Bishop took a fancy to the cross, they exchanged crosses and Father Sieffrath wore Baraga's cross constantly during his life. He gave it to O' Brien before his death.
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1908 Dec. 8
Putnam, Herbert:
Washington, D. C.
Notice from the Library of Congress that it will print lists of additions and changes in the subject headings for the dictionary catalogue of the Library, a general guide to the subjects which appear on the calendar.
(Note: A note addressed to (James F.) Edwards on the back asking Edwards to send the lists as soon as he gets them, signed F. M. E.)
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1908 Dec. 9
James, George Wharton:
Pasadena, Calif(ornia)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Will Hudson send him 2 copies of Stoddard's "Lepers of Molokai". James is having a copy of his new book "Through Ramona's Country" sent to Hudson. P.S. He would like to write one or more articles on their California Missions if Hudson would care for them.
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1908 Dec. 10
Brownson, H(enry) F.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Brownson's wife is thinking of sending Dr. J. Gairdner's work on Lollardy to her daughter at Eden Hall for Christmas, and asks him to get the title, publisher, and price from Hudson. Isn't the salutation "so long" a corruption of the Hebraic "Salem, Arabic "Salaam"?
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1908 Dec. 11
to
Additional information to that given by a clipping from "The Progressive Thinker" on the rottenness of the Catholic Church in the past; A quotation of M. de Maistre in "Du Pape" is given concerning Maistre's view of the popes. He refers to Cardinal Baronius and Jesuit Cardinal Bellarmine who agreed with Maistre. More than 30 consecutive popes! He asks about the Apostolic Succession and more information on request. All is from R(oman) C(atholic) sources. (Note: Clipping is attached. In James Farnham Edwards Collection)
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1908 Dec. 11
Atteridge, A. Hilliard:
(London, England)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Atteridge sends another article which he hopes Hudson will like. If Hudson publishes it please use the initials as a "nom-de-guerre". Atteridge could have strengthened the negative side of his case if he had alluded to the Roman scandals of the past, but this he has avoided. The more he reads history the more he is thankful for today.
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1908 Dec. 11
O'Brien, Father Frank A.:
Kalamazoo, Michigan
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The silver cross and chain was given by Bishop (Joseph) Rosati to Bishop (John) Lefevre (de Cheverus) at the time of his consecration. His early photographs show that he wore this cross. It remained in the Diocesan treasury at Detroit until 1877 when Bishop (Casper Henry) Borgess gave it to O'Brien. The chain was longer, but a watch chain was taken from it and its whereabouts is now unknown. Bishop Lefevre said that the cross belonged to a saintly Bishop.
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1908 Dec. 11
Schmidt, Oscar F.:
Rock Island, Ill(inois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He is back in R.I. getting down to plain living. The next day after he left Edwards they had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Studebaker and supper at Jim Smith's. Teasie and he left for Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Fish came over on Tuesday and put in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Fish are the dandiest people ever. Edwards may expect a picture in a day or two.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 11
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher):
Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Tiernan will send only 6 chapters now, more by the end of the month. She has been ill for a month. Tiernan asks for an advance payment of $250 or $300. She is glad Hudson liked "The Coin of Sacrifice" enough to think of issuing it as a booklet. Tiernan congratulates Hudson on Father (Robert Hugh) Benson's papers on Lourdes. She thanks Hudson for the letter of Gen(eral) Curtis.
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1908 Dec. 12
Gavan, Kathleen L.:
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She wants to tell Edwards how much she regretted missing his visit. She tells why she missed him. She was in Fort Wayne, when Mr. Murdock died; she will miss him for a long time. Edwards has been so kind to her always.
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1908 Dec. 13
Oliver, Gertrude:
Munchen, ( )
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She sends best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 14
Christitch, E(lisabeth O'Brien):
Belgrade, (Serbia)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson is aware of the troublous times in these regions which have kept her so busy. She worked steadily for the Express, but got nothing extra while Lieutenant Woods, military correspondent who had all army details from her, got 5 guineas. She also translated a good deal for the Times correspondent, and at the Legation. Annie is doing well, and has the idea of taking Janie to London. Nicola is in Turin and going on well. Before he left he got formally engaged.
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1908 Dec. 14
(Egan), M(aurice Francis):
(Copenhagen, Denmark)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Egan is pleased at the news of Hudson's recovery. He has taken to riding. Egan used to go to the golf course with Alan Johnstone every day, but it is a long way off. Notre Dame suited him better. The work of the Ave Maria must be prodigious. The Jorgensen paper awaits the typewriter. Egan is puzzled about the C(atholic) U(niversity of) A(merica) and would like to have a long talk with Hudson on this matter. They probably would disagree. He would like Hudson to examine the condition of things; his Congregation has an immense interest in it. Their representative at the Catholic University ought to have a voice in the Senate, which Egan presumes will regain some of its power, if the present Rector goes. It was quite possible to conduct Catholic University on just graduate lines. Egan stood against the undergraduate movement until the very last. Egan tried his best but Hudson has too much at stake in the Catholic University to let it fail. The University of Copenhagen is admirably conducted. Jorgensen will go to Harvard in the professorial exchange they have arranged. The professors, headed by the Rector Magnificus all turned out for the wedding of Marie, Mrs. Jerome Elmer Murphy, who lives in Washington, D.C. Hudson's friend Carmel is a tall, slim young person. Hudson should not believe anything about his plans until Egan tells him. He would like to stay there. He is not (going?) to Columbia. Weed, Oliver's representative, had tea with then. The skull is that of Pope St. Lucian.
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1908 Dec. 15
Beca, Vicente M.:
Denver, Colo(rado)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He takes the greatest pleasure in addressing Edwards to enclose the address of Mac. Burney's Medicine, which, he is satisfied will completely restore Edwards to his former good health. He was saved and restored to perfect health by the use of this medicine in lieu of a serious malady.
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1908 Dec. 15
(Foley), Bird (M.):
Chicago, Ill(Inois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thought she would write long before this. They are flying around madly shopping for Christmas. They were happy to have Edwards with them and hope he is feeling perfectly well. She gives all the news of her activities and friends. Frank Dolan was west instead of east.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 6pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 15
Hsieh, F(rancis) X(avier):
Wei Hai Wei, China
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Enclosed Hudson will find Christmas cards for Hudson, Brother Valerian and Father Finn. Hsieh visited Shanghai to secure the consent of his father-in-law to annul the matrimonial contract but it was not a success. He saw Father Rosi who baptized him at Shanghai. He also visited the college of St. Francis Xavier and saw several Marist Brothers. Hsieh also visited the central home of the Jesuit Fathers at Zi-Ka-Wei where Richard's Geography was composed and printed. The Jesuits have been done much by way of keeping up the standard of Chinese Catholic literature.
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1908 Dec. 16
Folk, J.A.:
Los Angeles, Cal(ifornia)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Again he whishes Edwards a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Time flys and it seems such a long time since they last met. He was married Nov. 30 in Chicago and is now living in California. He would like to hear from Edwards.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 16
Murphy, O.C.S.O., Father John M.:
Lonsdale, R(hode) I(sland)
to Father D(aniel) E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Their rules will not permit them to subscribe to any magazine, and they are not allowed to read any magazine. They wish Hudson all success in the Ave Maria.
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1908 Dec. 17
Donworth, Grace:
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Donworth has received the fine review of "Jennie Allen". 1000 copies were sold to the largest jobbing house in Australia. "Jennie" has been recommended by the assistant superintendent of schools in Providence.
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1908 Dec. 19
Seton, Archbishop Robert:
Rome, Italy
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He received Edwards' letter and a report sent to him by Bishop (Denis) O'Connell of the Catholic University (of America); both interested him. He never expected to live so long; he wouldn't have given up parish work had he known; he feels he is living a useless life, wasting the last years of his life. He would return to America at once if he were assured of a Chaplaincy in some Catholic institution. He is hopeful for news from the City of N(ew) J(ersey) about his mother's estate. He asks Edwards to say no more about intentions from him; it is humiliating and undignified. He would like to help the Catholic University, but he is too poor. He has drawn up a statement for his nephew for use after the inevitable. He has instructed him to communicate with Professor Edwards or the one in charge of Bishops' Memorial Hall about the disposition of his clerical property. He lists the things he has and some of the places where he got them. The Seton estate was lamentably managed in an unbusinesslike way by William Seton and the agents. He must warn Edwards that Thomas Seton Jevons who hopes to rebuild the family was put out by the dispersion of the family heirlooms. He will do what he can about the Greek mitre. He wishes he could visit Notre Dame and talk to the Minims. One lady remarked in his congregation that Seton never gave a sermon, but that the people learned something. He had an interesting talk with Bishop (Edward P.) Allen of Mobile. He wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
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1908 Dec. 20
Cleary, Father Henry W.:
Dunedin, New Zealand
to (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Cleary, editor of the N(ew) Z(ealand) Tablet, sends an article dealing with a spiritistic phenomenon (not enclosed) which seems to have made an impression on Hudson. Hudson will find a lengthy leader on the subject of Spiritism in the New Zealand Tablet of December 17. If Cleary had two hours' conversation and "demonstration" with (John Godfrey) Raupert, he thinks he could safely guarantee pretty substantial modifications of large classes of statements that Raupert has made in regard to the phenomena of spiritism.
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1908 Dec. 20
M( ), M.E.:
Marlboro, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Toledo, O(hio)
Best wishes to Edwards for a Merry Christmas and Many happy New Years.
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1908 Dec. 20
Murdock, C(harles):
Lafayette, Indiana
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He desires to express their sincere appreciation of Edwards' kind message of sympathy and condolence in their bereavement.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 21
Cunningham, Harold:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Printed verse; no message.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 21
Vaughan, Father John S(tephen):
Rome, Italy
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Vaughan hopes his "Dangers" will be out well before Lent. Benziger does not like "How I Came to do It" and wants Vaughan to cancel the contract. Vaughan refuses. Burns and Oates have sold some 300 copies in England and Benziger is keeping his 250 copies locked up. There are two opposite opinions about the book. Some are delighted with it, others, shocked or horrified. Vaughan is preaching on all Sundays until Lent when Father (Robert Hugh) Benson comes. "Cath(olic) Book Notes" of London is under (James) Britten who has never said a good word for any Book Vaughan has ever written.
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1908 Dec. 22
(Huffer(, Mary:
Paris, (France)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
They were so glad to hear that Edwards health is better. These lines wish him a merry Christmas and a happy and blessed New Year. Her Mother had to undergo an operation in June; she got over it and they had a lovely summar at Houlgate. Another operation was necessary and Mama is still in the hospital. Her Grandmother was wonderful and sweeter than ever on her 80th birthday. (James) Cardinal Gibbons and his secretary and Bishop (John S.) Foley stayed with them for two weeks during the summer.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 8pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1908 Dec. 22
( ), Evelyn:
Rockland, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She wishes Edwards a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
McCarthy, Blanche:
Marlboro, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She sends kindest regards.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Wing & Co., H.A.
Woudbury Heights, N (ew) J(ersey)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They mailed three yards of their Transparent Silk Mending Tissue and ask Edwards to kindly remit or return the goods. They make further offers in a Booklet and a special offer on the Issue.
XI-2-k - Postcard, Typed - {0}
1908 Dec. 22
Copelin, Minnie I.:
Chicago, Ill(inois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She hopes Edwards will have a happy Christmas and that he is feeling fine. Some day she will send him something more tangible than good wishes.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16th - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
C(unningham) A(lbert) A.:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Happy Xmas and Greetings of the season.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Larkin, J. C.:
Johnstown, P(ennsylvani)a
to Ja(me)s F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Many happy returns of the day.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Fox, J. McDill:
Milwaukee, Wis(consin)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Toledo, Ohio
A Merry Christmas.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Murray, Mr. and Mrs.:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to James (F.) Edwards:
Toledo, Ohio
They wish Edwards a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
( ), Evelyn:
Rockland, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
She wishes Edwards were nearer; they would like to have him spend Christmas with them.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Melady, E(ugene) P.:
South Omaha, Nebr(aska)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Merry Christmas with best wishes.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Dinnen, Father John R.:
Lafayette, Ind(iana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
This is to let Edwards know that the Master of Ceremonies of 1866 still lives and thinks of Edwards as in days of yore. He wished Edwards a joyful Christmas and Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 22
Wing & Co., H. A.:
Woodbury Heights, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They mailed three yards of their Transparent Silk Mending Tissue and ask Edwards to kindly remit or return the goods. They make further offers in a Booklet and a special offer on the issue.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {0}
1908 Dec. 23
Parish, W. J.:
Momence, Ill(inois)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Edwards.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 23
Parish, Varnum A.:
Momence, Ill(inois)
to James (F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
A Merry Christmas; no message.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 23
Roseville, friends in:
Mount Clemens, Mich(igan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
They wish Edwards were spending his Xmas vacation with them.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 23
Noud, R. P.:
Manistee, Mich(igan)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Wishing Edwards a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 23
McC(arthy) K. E.:
Marlboro, Mass(achusetts)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Christmas greetings; no message.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 24
Plummer, W(illiam F.):
( ), Wis(consin)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
Best Wishes for a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 24
Ellyson, J. Taylor:
(Richmond, (Virginia)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He sends Edwards a copy of the book he has prepared describing the collection of portraits of Thomas F. Ryan entitled "London Company" which he hopes Edwards will find an interesting addition to the Library.
XI-2-k - L.S.(Printed) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1908 Dec. 26
Linneborn, (C.S.C.), Father F(rederick):
Rome, (Italy)
to James (F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He sends the dear Professor Edwards cordial greetings with best wishes for the new year 1909.
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1908 Dec. 26
(Carroll), Frank (E.):
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
Edward's very kind and thoughtful Christmas gift came the night before Christmas; he appreciates the act. Alice (Carroll) thanks Edwards for her gift. He prays that Edwards is in good health. He sends rememberance to Mr. Louis Grimm.
XI-2-k - A.L.S. - 2pp - 16to. - {1}
1908 Dec. 26
Devine, Nan:
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She thanks Edwards for the kind greetings and good wishes, the rosary and the medal. They hope Edwards continues to improve. They will be glad to see him anytime. Her mother is doing poorly. She wishes him the blessings of the New Year.
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1908 Dec. 26
Copelin, Minnie (I.):
(Chicago, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The beautiful Madonna Edwards sent her came yesterday and she thanks him; he is too good and kind to her. It is almost a year since Edwards' illness began and she thinks he has done very well and hopes he improves. She hopes the New Year will hold health and happiness.
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1908 Dec. 26
Tiernan, F(rances) C(hristine Fisher):
Salisbury, N(orth) C(arolina)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Tiernan is pleased with the manner in which Hudson has presented the story. She thanks Hudson for his kind words and the check for $300.
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1908 Dec. 28
Creaton, F. B. M.:
to Archbishop ( ):
What a delightful snapshot of the Archbishop. He is most flattered to find that it includes himself. It will serve as a most pleasant souvenir in days to come. He sends a thousand thanks for thinking of sending it to him. (James F. Edwards' Collection)
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1908 Dec. 28
R( ), C. A.:
Dallas, Texas
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He wishes Edwards a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Callas and some one else is fine.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 29
Breen, William P.:
F(or)t Wayne, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Muyson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year.
XI-2-k - Postcard, signed - {1}
1908 Dec. 29
Breen, William P.:
F(or)t Wayne, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He, Odelia Pl Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara Myuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year.
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1908 Dec. 29
(Myers), Geo(rge W. ):
Dubuque, Iowa
to Ja(me)s F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He received Edwards' greeting card with real pleasure. He is very busy, and his correspondence suffers. He has been blessed with a devoted wife and two beautiful children, Barbeau and Ester. He is glad Edwards is improving. All are well again. D. (Myers) is prospering and is still "on the water wagon." Loui(s) Nash is operating the Street Ry. Co. at Omaha and has it on a better basis than it ever was before.
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1908 Dec. 29
Breen, William P.:
F(or)t Wayne, (Indiana)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He, Odelia P. Breen, Frank B. Phillips and Clara MYuson of St. Louis wish Edwards a Happy New Year.
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1908 Dec. 29
Levin, Mrs. Percy H.:
Mt. Pleasant, Mich(igan)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is wishing Edwards a Most Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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1908 Dec. 29
S(eton), Archbishop R(obert):
Rome, (Italy)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He dined at the English College; he sends Edwards the invitation — someone may look at it a hundred years from now. He knows absolutely nothing of the Catholic Extension Congress in Chicago that Edwards writes of. Freeman's Journal is so largely taken up with abuse of England that he gets little from it. Archbishop (John) Ireland came to see him and Seton did most of the talking for an hour. He told of the diminishing prestige of the episcopate in the United States and about himself. He could extract nothing from Ireland. He doesn't know what Ireland is doing in Rome but his supporter for the Cardinalate John Gaffney their con. Gen. at Dresden came down for a couple of days and wanted Seton to come down to a grand dinner, but he was otherwise engaged. He spoke to Ireland about (James Cardinal) Gibbons' backbone; he has allowed himself to be treated in Seton's affair with undignity. Archbishop (Patrick W.) Riordan was out-spoken enough to say that it was an outrage.
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1908 Dec. 30
Moran, J(ohn) B.:
Detroit, Mich(igan)
to James F. Edwards:
Toledo, Ohio
Pay to Edwards One year of Good Luck, Good Health and Happiness and charge to the account of Moran.
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1908 Dec. 31
(Monarch), Lamar:
Kalamazoo, Mich(igan)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Toledo, Ohio
A Happy New Year with continued progress in health.
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1908 Dec. 31
M(elady), E(ugene) P.:
South Omaha, Nebr(aska)
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He is wishing Edwards all the choicest blessings of the New Year.
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