He sends Hudson thanks for both the letter and the free subscription to the Ave Maria, along with reiterating his pledge to support the Ave Maria always. If he had a better command of the English language he would write an article lauding the merits of the Ave Maria but instead he urges Hudson to do so giving particular mention to the value of a subscription to the Ave Maria as a Christmas gift. He believes that Hudson will find it necessary to revise his estimate of the Indiana agents since the conduct of some of them is, especially the one at Fort Totten, beyond reproach. In fact, the life of James McLaughlin, the agent at Fort Totten, so exemplifies the Christian ideal way of living that it provides a fitting example for the remainder of the people at the settlement to follow. The infrequentness of the mail arrivals and departures presents many difficulties for Ebner. Being the only priest in that area Ebner is kept quite busy with his ecclesiastical duties. It would greatly aid in the spread of Catholic thought if Hudson would send Ebner a supply of Catholic prayers and pamphlets for distribution to the Indians and to the soldiers at the garisson. He gives Hudson the right to insert any abstracts of interest from this or other letters he sends in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.