Egan was shocked to hear of the death of Samuel Hudson, Father Hudson's father. His dying in the creed in which he lived showed the honesty of his convictions. Hudson will do Egan a great favor by thanking Professor Timothy E. Howard, whose notice was too good. There are some errors at the beginning of his verses on Eleanor Cecilia Donnelly's book. The secular press in Philadelphia have given kind notices, but Egan has only seen the New York, "Times" and "World". "Preludes" may not sell with a rush but Notre Dame may profit by it. Patrick V. Hickey sends Hudson the new paper. It is good and Egan thinks Hudson will say so, too. Hickey's material is almost limitless. Peter F. Cunningham surpassed himself, but did not bring the appearance of the book to what Egan wanted. Egan has sent Hudson the certificate of copyright. Has Hudson seen Father Ryan's poems? Some of them are exquisite. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.