At the request of Miss Ella B. Edes she is sending a manuscript for the Ave Maria. Both pieces are translations and Miss Edes will send the originals if desired. Miss Edes would like to have them cover a subscription for the Ave Maria. Miss Starr sent her extra copies to Brother Francis dePaula and she cannot send any to Miss Edes. She has no doubt that Hudson will make business arrangements with so popular a writer like Miss Edes. Her writings are very highly valued by Mr. James Alphonsus McMaster . Her Columbus is in progress. As soon as it is finished she will send it to Hudson, but she has not been able to do much writing the past week. Enclosed is the following marked Private for Father Hudson She will not consider the proposition coming from him but she does understand the circumstances of Hudson's position. She has written a letter that he can show to his superiors. She would like to talk to Hudson for five minutes but, of course, it is impossible so she sends the letter. She has not even asked what he will pay by the page or column. Hudson should near the tales of those who live with the pen. P.S. She has kept the letter over until Friday to be sure she is acting wisely. Hudson is not to show the letter unless it is necessary. A letter from him might set it all right. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8 vo.