Hudson's of the 13th inst. arrived. He has returned from Austria with Elise, whose health continues good. Sister Mildred gives him the very highest account of her. He is not blind to Elise's mental deficiencies but is confident she will outgrow them. He was delighted with the success of Sister Florentine in copying his crucifix. She proposes it as a Feast Day present to Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. so Hudson should not mention it. The news about Mother Angela Gillespie, C.S.C. is melancholy. She will be a great loss to the Community and Father General will miss her cooperation in the expansion of the order. Is Hudson aware that the present Indian Commissioner, Edgar M. Marble has abandoned the system which gave the nomination of the agents to the churches? He had some stanzas to send but mislaid them. He asks to be remembered to Otis . Did Hudson see Masi's mother? :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.