He assures Hudson that he sent his latest poem as a free will offering and that Hudson is not indebted to him. He is sorry that he could not have sent a larger contribution for his share in the daily Mass at Notre Dame. He was going to return the $5.00 but decided to write and ask Hudson which he preferred, the money or another poem. This poem was suggested by the words "In the evening weeping, but in the morning gladness" and it may be too long for the Ave Maria. He tells Hudson that it may be very appropriate for the inauguration of the new statue of Our Blessed Mother, as it would sound very effective. He does not want any pecuniary return for this poem, and would like to have Hudson's opinion on it. He asks Hudson to send him three of those miraculous beans with the figure of the monstrance on them, as he wants to plant one of them in the garden of the Visitation Convent. He congratulates Hudson on the success they have had in rebuilding Notre Dame in such a short time. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. crown 8 vo