Miss O'Meara cannot refrain from writing and expressing her sympathy over the loss of Notre Dame, which the blue cover of the Ave Maria had made familiar to all. She is amazed at how fast it turned to ashes and figures that it must have been all wood structure. She is very pleased, but surprised, to hear Hudson say that it will be rebuilt by September and she only hopes his promise will be justified. She thinks it is a very good idea that every reader of the Ave Maria contribute a dollar, and she will, but at the time she cannot get a paper dollar. Nowhere but in the United States could such a calamity be so bravely borne. Father Dennis has just arrived from Rome but she has not seen him as yet. He is going to found a Mission in California so Hudson may see him in the flesh soon. Father John Henry Newman's discourse in Rome has enraged the infidels, and many people say he has turned bigot now that he has the hat. She wishes Notre Dame a speedy resurrection. P.S. She is enclosing a letter from P. Chocarne as a consolation to Hudson. He will have received a letter from her regarding the reprint of "Cyril." :: X-2-e A.L.S. 5pp. crown 8 vo