He wishes Hudson much happiness in the New Year. In return for Hudson's favor of listing him as a contributor to the Ave Maria he will do his best to fulfill the obligation this mentioning entails. The graciousness of Pope Pius IX in awarding him a medal and Latin letter found him greatly surprised and grateful. This award was given in recognition of a book Murray had written. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.