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She acknowledges receipt of Hudsons letter and encloses postage for the return of the manuscript entitled "Bessies Faith" which she intends to use elsewhere. If the manuscript has already been destroyed the matter is of no consequence. She accepts Hudsons proposal that she contribute occasionally to the childrens department of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is glad to send the corrected copy of a poem which he considers to be his best. It was written in competition for a statue. He suggests that it be printed on the feast of the Maternity of our Lady. After this poem has been published he will submit another. Since his work with the Tabernacle Society does not offer any financial reward the price of one poem is of consequence to him. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He sends a story to be printed in two installments. Because of his absence from Rome he has assigned a friend the task of choosing a picture for Hudson. He is sending the best picture of the Holy Father ever taken. He repeats his request that Hudson remit the payment for the last story to Pauls brother. Paul asks Hudson to pray that a dear friend of his may recover from a serious illness or else die a happy and easy death. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for his kind letter acknowledging acceptance of her manuscript, for the pamphlet by Father Roh, and for the copy of the Ave Maria which he wishes to be continued to be sent to him. Because of financial limitations he has not been able to acquire a complete list of poets and their works. He requests that Hudson insert several lines from one of Byron's poems which he quoted in the manuscrpit along with obtaining for him a list of the non-Catholic poets of the last century...

Scope and Contents She is glad that Hudson was happy to receive the scapular. In her opinion Hudson's admiration for her mother is entirely deserved. Her sister is also becoming disgusted with Brother Stanislaus because of his suppression of all references to the Old Testament despite the fact that it is definitely permissible to use them, and certainly in the English language. Because of Hudson's affiliation with the Holy Cross Fathers and his position as editor of a Catholic periodical she believes that...

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the favorable review his book concerning the works of the founders of the Christian religion on the Pacific Coast was given in the Ave Maria. He appreciates this service all the more because of the outstanding popularity of the Ave Maria enjoys in the Catholic homes of America. He agrees with Hudson's contention that the wood cuts were too coarse. A salesman's reference to the satisfaction the Ave Maria was receiving from a certain style of printing press has...

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She received Hudson's letter. In compliance with his request she is sending a story for the children's department of the Ave Maria, and she promises to send another in about five weeks. Because of her need for money she wants to sell her serial story. And since Hudson knows the contents of this manuscript she asks that he suggest to her the names of several publishing companies who would be inclined to buy it. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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She asks for Hudson's sympathy upon the happy and peaceful death of her father on the seventeenth of August. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents While she and her mother are in Canada she asks that her Ave Maria be sent to her sister. Except for a grammatical error which she noticed she is satisfied with the manner in which her last article was printed. Because she in aware of the severe censure which English writers pass on American literature these errors, however slight, are very annoying to her. She asks that Hudson pray that her conclusion to "The Tomb of St. Dominic" which she intends to write this week may prove...

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She thanks Hudson for his note and remittance. She regrets that he finally found it necessary to revise one of her stories. If the Christmas story she intends to write for the Ave Maria does not satisfy Hudson she will not expect him to publish it. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's note and its enclosure. He submits a story to be considered for publication in the Ave Maria. Since he does not believe that articles which boldly proclaim the value of living a holy life are very effective, he writes solely to entertain depending on a more subtle approach to produce a virtuous effect on the reader. If this manuscript is not acceptable he would appreciate having it returned at his own expense. He gives Hudson the liberty of revising any passages...

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter. Hudson's kind offer of assistance will probably be used although she definitely does not like the subscription method of raising money. She is sorry that she omitted Father Frederick Faber's priestly title in her list of authors. She does not like the way the word catholicity has usurped the meaning of the word Catholicism. She is fully aware of the fact that many literary critics consider the writings of her and her sister frivolous but she defends her...

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She thanks him for the Standard. She regrets that there is not an English version of the Switzer but she is continuing the search. She asked the child's mother to send her an English copy of his recitations. She sends an article for "My Children" on St. Mary Major. If this story is well received she will write a similar one, though not quite as rich in theology, for the May issue. She comments about the beautiful cold morning. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks to be informed as to whether the five packages which he sent containing papers and pamphlets intended to help relieve the loss suffered because of the fire in the library have been received at Notre Dame. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Barry does not expect his manuscript to be revised and published until Hudson has sufficient time to devote to the matter. He leaves the question of payment to Hudson's judgment. He is obliged to Hudson for providing him with information about the life of B. Albertus. :: X-2-d A.L.S Postal Card

Scope and Contents She hopes that because of the many ailments that have afflicted her Hudson will excuse the tardiness of her story. In her opinion the fact that a person is distracted during prayer should not prevent that person from praying. She thanks Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. for his message and her sister Frances thanks Hudson for his kind favor. They intend to make their pilgrimage in two weeks. She regrets that the meaning of a passage from her story in the last issue of the Ave Maria was...

Scope and Contents He encloses a corrected copy of the letter and the lines concerning Pere Marquette along with another story of wide popularity. Because of his desire to be acquainted with both views on any important problem of the day he was glad to receive the Ave Maria. While most Protestants are extremely prejudiced against the Catholic religion he is well aware of the fact that it has many special attractions. He does not believe that truth can gain a permanent victory at the expense of Christian...

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Upon her return from Grand Rapids she received Hudson's note. She will gladly try to have the story completely written by tomorrow. The underamatic but edifying poetry she definitely intends to publish. If Hudson is interested in writing about St. Joseph she suggests that he examine his statue and its inscriptions in the Church of the Holy Cross in Chicago. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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They thank Hudson for the money and send him a receipt. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Despite her illness she and her sister have been working feverishly in order to complete the copying of the manuscript soon. Though the story may appear to have a bellicose attitude Hudson will never know how hard she tried to avoid this and still follow the dictates of her conscience. Neither she nor her sister ever refer to Scriptural quotations in their writings unless they have first heard them being used by priests of unquestionned ability. Father Aegidious Hennemann has solved the...

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He sends a sonnet to the Ave Maria with the request that the payment for the poem, or the poem itself if it is not used, be sent to his Philadelphia, Pennsylvania address. He did not mean to imply that his anonymously published book was objectionable but that it simply professed a negative attitude toward the Church. He admits that a Catholic should not follow this policy but then it is the only type of prose which he is capable of composing. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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If the enclosed article, compiled from anecdotes revealed to Elder by Father C., is published in the Ave Maria he promises to write more stories composed from the same source along with requesting the Ave Maria containing this story be sent to Father C. Otherwise he wants the manuscript returned to him. His brother, Bishop William Henry Elder, will not be able to visit Chicago. He includes his middle name on the signature to the story. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Despite the bad weather she, her mother, and her sister enjoyed their visit to Notre Dame very much. They are sorry that they did not bid Father General Edward F. Sorin farewell of follow his advice after all the kindness he tendered them but circumstances beyond their control prevented them from these things. With the bounteous help of the Blessed Virgin and with the assistance of her sister she has finally completed her article for the Ave Maria. Although she knew that certain...

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for his letter and the subscription to the Ave Maria which he wishes to continue to be sent to him at the Hospital de Dax where he will be under the care of the Sisters of Charity for several months. Although it was not God's will that he should be miraculously cured at Lourdes, he intends to return to that beautiful shrine anyway from where he will be glad to send an occasional account to Hudson. Upon his return to his parish in Plymouth he intends to do everything in...

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She asks Hudson to publish in the Ave Maria a notice of her sister Fannie E. Boland's reception and a short acknowledgment of a pamphlet which she will send him written in order to advertise the Carmelite Order in this country. She requests Hudson to pray that this time they may complete the building of their convent. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for sending the water to her but, unfortunately, before it could be applied to her dear friend, whose friendship with her had been so mutually helpful, he died. However, he did not die without some consolation for she did succeed in obtaining a copy of the "Daily Life for the Sick" for him before he succumbed. The thought of having her friend Father Tchan interceding for her in another world makes her appreciate the beauty and impenetrable depths of the Church. It was...

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He sends Hudson a German paper containing a sketch of the life of the deceased Archbishop of Baltimore taken from a story in the Ave Maria. He asks Hudson to relay his best wishes to Rev. Mother Angela. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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He sends the popular poem which Hudson desired for the Ave Maria with the wish that if it is at all possible he be paid soon. His work for the Society for Supplying Poor Churches is responsible for the acquisition of many spiritual benefits but it does not provide for his temporal welfare. He asks Hudson to acknowledge this letter by a brief notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents She sends the subject matter for the circular to Hudson with instructions to the effect that he may arrange it in the manner which he thinks best. If any information concerning Louise Lateau arrives too late for this dead-line it may be distributed separately later on. She leaves the matter of reduction in price from the $1.20 retail charge for those who buy more than one copy entirely to Hudson. She asks that a circular be sent to all the Ave Maria's subscribers and the remainder be...

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He sends Hudson a receipt for the money sent so promptly. He offers his final contribution for acceptance by the Ave Maria until the two poems he had previously submitted are printed. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.