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Paul gives his future address in Rome, and asks Hudson to send $10.00 to his brother in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Paul is going to send Hudson a photograph of Pope Leo XIII. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Egan encloses the sonnet, "The Heart Immaculate". He has just finished a memoir of Maurice de Guirin. He finds that the older he gets the harder it is to write. He is about to do Louis Veuillot. Two of his sonnets have been accepted by Scribner's and Egan is in good humor. As soon as he makes his debut, he will send Hudson the magazine. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Murray encloses a scrap that Hudson can use if he finds it suitable. Murray would like to have the word "Ojéda" accented on the "e" throughout the article if it is convenient. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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This third Sonnet on Leo the XIII was written impromptu as the various events took place. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Miss Rose Howe wrote to the cure' of Bois de Haine for the authentic account of Louis Latean's condition and enclosed a draft of about two dollars. The banker gave her a voucher and told her if the money weren't drawn out in six months the money would be returned to her. When she sent the voucher to her aunt, Mother M. Cecelia, who sent a Sister to the Bank of Hamilton and McCulloch, the money had been drawn, so the book must have been sent to Hudson. Miss Howe wants him to see if he...

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She thanks Hudson for the note and the enclosure. If Hudson has occasion to send her a postal order again it would be more convenient for Emery if it would be made payable in Boston. She had her short story "Marguerite's Recompense" forwarded to Hudson by Reilly of the Pilot who had described this story as "marketable" although it could not be used in a newspaper like the Pilot. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Heaney asks Hudson to forward some copies of the Ave Maria containing his article on the Holy Sacrifice. He believes it will widen the circulation of the Ave Maria as he wishes to give the copies to some of his friends. They need not be sent until the article is complete and two copies of each will suffice. Since sending in the last installments Heaney was so busy that he felt unwell for a short time. He presumes that Hudson knows the reason for his hurrying. He has been...

Scope and Contents Sister Raphael remarks on some columns of poetry in the Ave Maria occasionally signed by "Children of Mary". She would like to insert an occasional contribution and have it signed as "Child of Mary". She believes this would increase interest in Hudson's widespread Journal, which has honored Our Blessed Lady so much. Many of their pupils receive the Ave Maria from their immediate families and have much interest in it. She requests a reply to this suggestion. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8...

Scope and Contents Miss Starr is copying Rose Howe's letter for Hudson. Few people can give so charming an idea of Leo XIII as Miss Howe does. Miss Starr feels as though this may be the last Hudson will ever get from Miss Howe as she is very feeble. Starr tells Hudson that neither of them can help with the undone work but each in his own way must give the work all it will take. Starr encloses a letter from a Catholic woman in Chicago. She has three little children and has a promising future, but she has...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter gave the first news of Father Aegidius' illness and Miss Howe wrote him immediately. She had not answered Father Aegidius' letter in December because she does not like to intrude upon him too often. She had a postal from Eliza Allen Starr who is feeling better than she has in eight months. Her sister sent Hudson a manuscript and is ill, therefore she is writing for her. She omitted an item in her last letter that she wrote for her sister concerning Pere Besson mentioned...

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Miss O'Farrell is grateful for Hudson's encouragement and also thanks him for returning his manuscripts. She will write to the Editor of the Catholic Parent's Friend at Hudson's suggestion. She will translate the pamphlets for Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for sending her the issue of the Ave Maria containing the prize poem. After considering Hudson's new financial offer she has decided that the former terms would be more satisfactory. In several days she will send a completed sketch for the Ave Maria. It has an Italian background and deals especially with Jacques dei Bernadette and the remarkable events that ultimately led him to write that most touching hymn "Stabat Mater." Because of her tendency to be able to...

Scope and Contents She tells Hudson of receiving a letter from Father Aegidius and that Aegidius has been very ill receiving the last sacraments in January. Father Aegidius is taking a trip to Arkansas, now that he has recovered, to visit some Benedictines of St. Meinrad who are founding a monastery there. She says his letter was very desponding as he really wanted to die and it is hard for him to resign himself to life again. She thinks it would be better if his congregation were in the mountains where...

Scope and Contents Heaney encloses a reproof taken from the Catholic Vindicator for those who neglect to offer the Mass for the repose of the souls of their departed relatives. He leaves it up to Hudson's judgment, but he would like to have it put in the form of a note, and inserted in his manuscript where he speaks of having monuments for their dead relatives. He wants it printed as soon as possible. Heaney asks Hudson to send additional copies of each number after they are printed. He also asks Hudson...

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Miss Starr received Hudson's long letter. It told her so much that she longs to hear of her Notre Dame and St. Mary's friends. She is sending a poem to Hudson but fears it will be too late for Lent but she will write again before Easter. P.S. She asks Hudson to remember her and her friends and relatives. The Hutchison's are such faithful people. Mr. Hutchison went to Rome as soon as he heard of the Holy Father's death. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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She encloses some information from which Hudson may see the assistance he has extended to a very worthy cause; namely, the society for the establishment of Indian missions. Now that she is again receiving her Ave Maria she expresses a desire to read articles written by Mrs. Dorsey. Sherman believing Dorsey to be a refined and capable writer asks Hudson to pay her well for her stories. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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At Daniel Paul's request the enclosed manuscript is forwarded by MacCarthy. Paul's note with Hudson's address on it was misplaced, and he has had the manuscripts for some time. This accounts for the delay. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He is grateful to Hudson for having sent him the thirteenth volume of the Ave Maria which he commends as being entirely in accord with the spirit of the present age. He requests Hudson to send him a copy of each issue of the Scholastic which has been published since its inception as a college magazine. Since he himself is not properly qualified he asks Hudson to write an article developing the connection which exists between the vernal equinox and the date of Easter bringing in the idea...

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Sister Mary encloses a notice which she received from the Reverend Superior of the Oratory of St. Philip of Neri, at Draguignan, France, with expressed desire of its propagation. Sister Mary has translated it and has asked permission to ask Hudson to publish it in the Ave Maria. She relies on Hudson's charity and asks for his prayers and blessings. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents She is sending the complete manuscript of "Cyril's Vocation" instead of drawing up an outline of it that would not have given Hudson a complete story to judge. She sent it by parcel post in four parcels. If Hudson likes it, he should keep it until it can be published; if he does not like it, he should return it. Her name should be omitted if it is published. She is in disgrace with some of Hudson's readers and her fame would prejudice the readers rather than attract them. Many English...

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He sends Hudson a copy of the "Times" containing an address given by Bishop Bernard McQuaid of Rochester, New York. He would like to receive the Ave Maria in exchange for the Times which he promises to send regularly to Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents She tells Hudson that she has responded very quickly to his call for the first week in May. She has sent out inquiries for Hudson's friend from Virginia. She tells Hudson that when he adds to the present occupation situation the circumstances of a convert, it goes to her heart. She is sure something will come if he is patient. She also read the article on Dr. Marshall and agrees with Hudson on the English literature. She cannot understand why people think there is no talent among...

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Miss Donnelly encloses a poem for the Ave Maria entitled "Ciborium of the Bees" for the usual price of $5.00. She is also sending a Lenten offering. "The Things of god", for the Scholastic and wants the editor to accept it with her wishes for a happy Easter. She says that both the Ave Maria and Scholastic improve with age. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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Sister Raphael received Hudson's frank opinion of the articles she had sent him and his opinion will be made known to the young writers who scarcely dared hope for a place in his journal. This will encourage their future efforts. St. Raphael is sending Hudson a catalogue of St. Joseph's Acadamy which was printed by the Sisters in their own printing office. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents Miss Howe received a disappointing letter from the English penitentiary at Loreto in which he says that he can find no proof that the cure of Pius IX was due to Our Lady of Loreto. She includes an inventory of his gifts to the Treasury of the Holy House made a short time ago. She incloses a German sketch of the Holy Father to prove that they do not imagine that he was cured by a pilgrimage to Loreto. She thinks every time he and the Sisters of St. Mary's enter the Loreto they should say...

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Egan sent the Scribners to Hudson and he is how editorially connected with MeGee Illustrated Weekly, and would appreciate any suggestions from Hudson if he has time to make them. Egan is glad to get an opportunity in Catholic journalism. He is not responsible for the stories in McGee's. He asks Hudson's prayers that he may succeed. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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Sister Colette is writing for the Mother Superior who is not very well. The mother bids her to tell Hudson that she is working on the story and hopes to send it to Hudson complete soon. She has looked through the old Ave Marias and has made a list of her works for which she has not yet been paid. She encloses this list and hopes it will correspond with Hudson's. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents De Pombriay is sending the Vera Effigie S.U.D.N.G.C. to Hudson and hopes that he will be able to keep if for his personal property should Hudson's superior not wish, at present, this public devotion. De Pombriay has forwarded Hudson's letter for prayers to the oratory at Tours. He has not received any litanies or prayers, but that is because his grace of Tours left for Rome and did not receive his letter in time. Bishop Stephen Ryan permitted de Pombriay to send the revelations and Vera...

Scope and Contents Gibbons says that whatever claims that Murphy had on the translation of the "Faith of our Fathers" he has surrendered. He says that he has offers similar to that of Hudson's in regard to some German translation that was suggested last summer. He wants to know on what terms Hudson will publish the translated edition, with Hudson taking care of all expenses. 40,000 copies of the English edition have been sold since December, 1876. He tells Hudson that he will try to make the terms as...

Scope and Contents She reminds Hudson that when he and Father Edward Sorin asked her to write something for the Ave Maria he told her not to hurry with her article since a story being published in the Ave Maria at that time would have to be completed before her work could be used. Thus, having completed the promised sketch she did not feel compelled to write to Hudson concerning it; instead she was merely waiting for him to decide when it would be needed so that she could sent it. The material for the...