The first part of the "Bridal Ring of Our Lady" is enclosed. He has received payment for the entire article and gives his address for Hudson's New York agent. He also received 45 francs after he mailed the first part of the "Bridal Ring." He thanks Hudson for sending his photograph, and Paul's mental picture of Hudson was not too different from the photo. The 8th of December is the 25th anniversary of the definition of the Immaculate Conception. He asks Hudson to remit payment to his mother immediately, and gives her address. He asks this favor as it will be a pleasure to her and she can buy a Christmas turkey. Hudson should remit $10 a month to Paul's mother until the $85 is spent. He will try to have a sketch by next summer similar to that for the Catholic World, only better, as he writes more enthusiastically for the Ave Maria. He wrote to Charlie Stoddard. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.