Scope and Contents Through the kindness of Mr. E.C. Arnold she received Hudson's letter relative to her becoming a contributor to the Ave Maria. She now sends a short article of hers named "Domina Mea, Mater Mea." If this story can not be used she asks that it be retained until she writes again regarding it. Before proceeding with her work on the serial story which Hudson proposed that she write she would like to know when "Nora" will be concluded, what the length of each chapter should be, and what...

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She sends two poems honoring the Blessed Virgin for the Ave Maria. They were written by her aunt, Mrs. M. G. Buchanan, a former contributor to the Ave Maria but now dead. If Hudson wants more of her aunt's works she will send them. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

Scope and Contents She, a young woman, would like to repay her parents for the great amount of money they have spent in rearing and educating her. Now that they are being afflicted with one misfortune after another with resulting financial distress, she feels that she could justify the schooling they gave her by using her knowledge to advantage. Thus she would like to be permitted to write articles for the Ave Maria Knowing that any remuneration she would receive would greatly aid her parents. Anything...

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter and was glad to hear that he has already written to the publisher. The sending of the list was delayed so that she could include the names of several who she felt certain would soon subscribe. She explains the particulars involved in these additional names. She wonders whether it would be advisable to sell the books in Protestant book stores. Fifty cents is enclosed for which she wants Hudson to send her three copies of an old issue of the Ave Maria. ::...

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Murray asks permission to be allowed to contribute a weekly letter for publication in the Ave Maria containing the news of New England events which would be of interest to the Catholic readers of the magazine. He would not expect to be paid for his efforts, since he wants to write solely for the honor of the Blessed Virgin. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He encloses the first of his series of Lenten papers to appear in the Ave Maria immediately after the story Hudson has already received is published. He asks whether he should write a sketch of the life of Father Libermann for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo

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He acknowledges receiving Hudson's note and remittance and he thanks Hudson for sending him the Ave Maria. He sends the sonnet, "At the Agnus Dei". The serial story, "Nora", in the Ave Maria has found great favor in Philadelphia. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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She received Hudson's note inclosing a letter from the publishing company. She wrote to them answering their questions and asking the price of composition. The subscription for twenty copies of "Louise Lateau" by Notre Dame will create the desired effect on the publishers. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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Hudson's letter of December 6th was mislaid during the holidays, and they are now sending for Prof. James Edwards certain issues of the month. The others that Edwards listed they will try to get in London, but they are very doubtful about it. They give credit for what they think the numbers are worth, and they trust this will be accepted. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father Heaney apologizes to Hudson for sending a soiled copy of his communication on the Holy Sacrifice clipping enclosed. Heaney expects to leave soon, but he is not certain. If the person bringing the mail to Springfield had waited a longer time, Heaney would have mailed a cleaner copy to Hudson. Heaney writes in pencil because when he writes in pen he gets blots on the paper. When Heaney wrote on St. Joseph as the patron of the Catholic Church in 1872, the late Father Neal Gillespie,...

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Sonnet the Second by Ellen Fitz-Simon, sent to Hudson on the death of Pope Pius IX. A Third Sonnet with the name "Leo" is begun at the end of the page. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sends two reports of his paper on Pere James Marquette, both of which are imperfect. The article reads "for which papers I am indebted to the kind courtesy of Mr. Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C., Notre Dame." Then after the reference to Wyclif he says, "The scattering of his bones, Marquette's I am well persuaded is only a symbol of the wide extension of his fame." After saying that there are some lessons for Christians from the lives of the early Jesuits, he says that these traits of...

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Heaney apologizes for writing his manuscript on both sides of the paper. He thinks that he is going to leave St. Rose's and will not have much time to finish it later on. He will send the whole article to Hudson unless he has to leave before finishing. He wants Hudson to acknowledge its receipt as he is anxious to know if Hudson received a part or all of the manuscript. He asks for Hudson's prayers and remembers Hudson while at the altar. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents Learning that Hudson still edits the Ave Maria she asks him to send her a number of that magazine containing the prize poem entitled the "Annunciation" which she wrote several years ago. Her own copy of this verse was placed in a collection of poems honoring the Blessed Virgin at Father Edward Sorin's request. Hearing that some of her stories have been recommended for inclusion in the proposed "Vatican Library" series, she wants Hudson to write her a letter of introduction to the...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe has not heard anything from the publishers and thinks that Hudson should know this. She should have let Hudson take care of it from the beginning if she had not thought it an imposition to do so. She told them that it would take about two hundred pages of 12mo. at an average of three hundred words to the page. She now has one hundred and eighty two with her new additions and has other possibilities. She believes that Mr. Hickey's attempt to dispose of Rohling's work may do her...

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Stanley thanks Hudson for sending her the January numbers of his journal. She is a recent convert and thinks it most gratifying to see the progress being made in her native country. She is sure that Hudson is spreading the good seed. She encloses an episode of the Holy Father's life, and she will be grateful if Hudson accepts it as her family is in great need financially. If her article is accepted, she wants the money forwarded to her father. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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In reply to Hudson's letter of the 7th, Murphy can supply the Catholic Magazine from 1845-1848 in paper covers for $3.00 a volume. They will supply the 5 set volumes 1844-1848 bound in cloth at $15.00 net, also the Metropolitan Magazine of 6 volumes from 1853-1858 at $15.00 net. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents He has received Hudson's letter. Seton could not make it to Notre Dame last year but hopes to this year. He was delighted to read in the Ave Maria the notice Hudson gave about the impropriety of having Requiem Masses said for Victor Emmanuel. What more can be done for Pius IX. A solemn service was held in St. Joseph's church and Seton would like a notice of it in the Ave Maria. He describes the church which was draped by Lord and Taylor of New York. It was filled to capacity. The Pope's...

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She sent Hudson her two articles for notice in the Ave Maria but could not find a moment to write until now. She is just about to publish a ? and Nine of the Popes. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Miss Bulger apologizes for intruding on Hudson's busy time. She wants to know if Hudson thinks it would be rash to publish some of her better poems in book form. She has been urged to do this, but has been afraid to attempt it, but now she needs money to educate her ten year old neice who has had no religious influence. She wants to send her to a convent until after her First Communion. When she was in infancy and dying, Miss Bulger consecrated her to the Sacred Heart, and is...

Scope and Contents Kelly, Piet Co. mislaid her sister's letter and failed to answer important questions. She is surprised that the American papers do not appreciate such a sublime victory of the Pope's infallibility over the king. She talks of the consolation that the doctrine of infallibility gives to the Pope. Hudson's account of the fallen king reminds her of a visit to Basle and mentions some incidents there. Howe went to little Basle as hotels are cheaper there. They were very contented. She...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey cannot understand why Hudson did not receive the reply that he speaks of as she intended to answer. This has been a year of great trial and anxiety for her. Her widowed daughter, Mrs. Eastman, has been ill, and they were afraid of losing her every hour. Mrs. Dorsey never left her daughter and often thought that she would sink under the ordeal. She wants to know if any of her stories were selected and if so she would sell the copyright for $150.00. She imagines that they will...

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Lambing asks Hudson if he thinks it would not be well to have the Bishop of Fort Wayne examine the "Mixed Marriages", so as to get approbation for the next edition. He wants Hudson to inform him of his suggestions in time to carry them out without being hurried; for a city pastor is not the most independent of men. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She received Hudson's note. If he accepts the story she will appreciate it greatly. As yet she has not received a copy of the magazine Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. Postal Card

Scope and Contents Miss Meany has sent the first part to Hudson and fears the translation poor. She cannot work in long spells yet as she has had a season of utter prostration. She thanks Hudson for his sympathy, but tells him that she is getting used to so many disappointments. She is glad the Ave Maria is against Victor Emanuel as every choir sent representatives in his honor at the Italian church. She comments on how the world has changed since Pio Nono died. She tells of material she was collecting,...

Scope and Contents She will write the sketch on Father Lecordaire as soon as time permits. Father Dennis was pleased to hear from Hudson and told her that Hudson may count on his poor prayers and those of his family. She wonders if there is any use in offering her story to the Ave Maria which she wrote two years ago at Father Edward Sorin's and Mother Angela's advice. She feels as though this contains the most powerful teaching she has yet done. She cannot publish it in her country as Cardinal Manning has...

Scope and Contents Miss McClean just received the Ave Maria for February but cannot subscribe to it now. She would be glad to send in an article twice a month if it would be considered equivalent to payment for a subscription. She is sending a poem to Hudson that was printed in the Catholic Record a few years ago, minus her name, and it may be new to many of Hudson's readers. She has a short story that she will send Hudson soon. She wants to know the terms of joining the Association of Prayer. :: X-2-d...

Scope and Contents The cause for the delay in answering his letter was due to her sister's illness. She asks Hudson to pray for her, and to recommend her to the prayers of the Confraternity of our Lady of the Sacred Heart. She thinks it presumptuous of her to think that she could write columns as good as those in the Ave Maria, but she did not become discouraged when Hudson told her that he had no room. Her taste is for little historical sketches. She sends a sample of her work so that Hudson might tell...

Scope and Contents Emery thanks Hudson for the two dollars he sent her. Among the stories in the Ave Maria, those of greatest interest to her are "Cyril's Vocation", and "The Life of Pere Lacordaire". The latter article has a special interest to her for it recalls memories of an essay she submitted to the Month in 1876 on a related subject but for which she never received any acknowledgement. She has since rewritten and included a few revisions in this essay. Feeling that it would refer to and complement...

Scope and Contents She is upset at seeing Our Lady of Loretto left out of the story of Our late Holy Father's epilepsy. The infirmarian suggested writing it for the Ave Maria. She feels as though Pius IX in heaven is indignant over this taking away of his beloved Lady of Loretto whom he idolized. She is writing this purely from devotion to Our Lady of Loretto and to Pius IX and does not desire to meddle in Hudson's magazine. They are elated at the election of Cardinal Pecci. It is he who consecrated them...