He expresses his sympathy to Hudson and the Congregation of the Holy Cross in their recent calamity. He is very thankful to hear Hudson speak so hopeful in the difficulty. Acting on the article in the Ave Maria, Hutchison is making a contribution. He asks Hudson not to send him the Ave Maria gratuitously, until Hudson is in a more flourshing state, and if he regains his health and be able to work again will be only too glad to become a subscriber. P.S. His littel John is preparing to make his First Communion. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. crown 8 vo