Hudson's note acknowledging receipt of the Christian Eclectic had been received by French just at a time when he believing that the first copy had been lost was preparing to order another. He presumes that Hudson's statement styling one of the articles in the Eclectic as based upon a misunderstanding of the doctrines of the Catholic Church refers to "Legal Evidence of the Petrine Claims." Convinced that differences on this subject constitute the main source of friction between the Anglican and Catholic Faiths he along with many others would of necessity join the Catholic Church if its righteousness in this matter could be proved. Therefore, in the search for information, he will discuss the subject in its wider aspects during his next visit with Hudson. While conceding that Hudson and Catholics in general have cause for alarm he maintains that Protestants too are often misunderstood citing an article from the Ave Maria itself to prove his assertion. Many Protestant suspicions he believes are fostered by carelessness and laxities in Catholic circles. Somewhat ashamedly he apologizes for the manner in which he and his friends took advantage of Hudson's kindness during their last visit to Notre Dame. Not having received the copies of the Catholic World he asks whether they have been sent. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4 pp. royal 8 vo