Ryder has not written a single poem since the first of the year, but when he does he will send it to Hudson. He would like to know what Father Matthew Russell, S.J., says about his book. Ryder's story "Samuel H. Derby" is dead and he can't find time or inspiration to resurrect him. James Martineau, Epes Sargent credit the hymn, "Lord, Dismiss Us" to Walker Shirley and as a result quite a discussion has arisen in the Boston Transcript. Ryder's article on Hawker, in which he credited Hawker with composing the hymn may be published in the Transcript. Ryder's source of information is S. Baring Gould . He requests Hudson send him a couple of copies of Rouquette. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.