Scope and Contents He wishes to make known the unscrupulous business methods used by Brother Francis, an agent of the Ave Maria in Cassidy's region. First Cassidy provided Brother Francis with the names of his parishoners who would be most inclined to subscribe to the Ave Maria. Then because of Brother Francis' lack of time Cassidy not only agreed to solicit the subscriptions himself but he also paid for them in advance. However, in payment for his kindness and hospitality, Cassidy was disgusted to learn...

Scope and Contents She is pleased to receive the Ave Maria weekly but it saddens her to think that she is no longer associated with the publishing of it. Her one consolation, however, is the thought that the Ave Maria is a source of great enjoyment to the many readers to whom she lends it, and especially the Passionist Fathers. She hopes that the Ave Maria is enjoying a period of progress and prosperity. The French people are praying that the life of their Cardinal who was arrested on his way to Rome and...

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She submits a poem which she believes to be the best she has ever written for the Ave Maria with the request that Hudson pay whatever he thinks just. She would appreciate having several copies of the Ave Maria containing the poem sent her. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He sends Hudson best wishes for the New Year along with an offer to put his services at the disposal of the Ave Maria. His efforts to aid the Ave Maria are severely hindered because he is a stranger in a strange community. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She encloses a sonnet appropriate for publication on the feast on St. Sebastian. She was happy to see her "Capuchin Chapel" published in the Ave Maria and she hopes that "St. Ambrose" will be printed in the near future. If Hudson has hesitated to publish "St. Ambrose" because of her statement when sending it that it was intended only for the Children's Department he may brush aside this objection. She adapted it to a young audience in accordance with Hudson's previously expressed wish...

Scope and Contents Because of the fact that most nuns totally lack knowledge of the Church's rules pertaining to the dispensations of the fasting regulations her illness has reoccurred with all of its vileness just at a time when she had almost completely regained her health. Inaccordance with the doctor's order the nuns fed her meat on a day of abstinence but because of their unjustified disagreement with the dispensation they cooked it so coarsely that it almost caused her death. She hopes that someday...

Scope and Contents She received a letter from Patrick Donahue, formerly a writer for the Boston Pilot, in which he highly praised her Christmas story and the Ave Maria. She has not heard from the Ave Maria since she sent the manuscript. This worries her because she knows that Hudson is in the habit of paying for the manuscript as soon as it is published. She asks Hudson's advice concerning a book of popular poems by Catholic authors which she intends to publish. Her reason for writing is to help her...

Scope and Contents She sends a manuscript translated from the French language by Miss Helen Stanley, well known in New York and Paris society circles, who has been described as a faultless translator by a publisher in Philadelphia. Lady Georgiana Fullerton, the author of the article, advised her to send the translation to the Ave Maria. If this story is not used she requests that it be returned to her address in New York. Miss Stanley would like to know what remuneration she would receive if Hudson would...

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How often should altar-bread be renewed? :: X-2-d A.L. Cut 1p.

Scope and Contents Egan has had six years of experience writing for secular magazines but he has grown tired of this and now would prefer to write for Catholic periodicals. He has a special fondness for the Ave Maria and would appreciate being a contributor to it. Therefore, he offers to write a sonnet for the Ave Maria every two weeks with the understanding that he would receive some payment for his work. For references he refers Hudson to the Catholic Record and the Catholic World for which he has...

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He encloses a manuscript for the Ave Maria. If it is suitable he asks payment for it be directed to him at the address herein where he will spend the next few weeks. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He asks Hudson to carefully compare this translation with the original work by Father Stone, since he, Howard, does not want to be responsible for a printed translation which has deviated far from the reasoning or central thought of the original work. Not being certain of the meaning of several lines, he took the liberty of presuming what their interpretation should be. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Not wishing to antagonize the Cecilian writers any further and feeling that it would be prudent not to address them at all she asks Hudson to attach a footnote to "Aunt Winifred" informing them that this story was written many years prior to the formation of their society; consequently, Aunt Winifred's remarks could not have been spoken to the Cecilia-ites. From her own experience she seriously doubts whether those who advocate the sole use of Gregorian chant in the Church can...

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She acknowledges receipt of a draft from the Ave Maria. A French Sister brought her a copy of the journal, Rosier de Marie. Though this nun is eighty years old she still retains the spirit of one much younger than she is. Howe who has been ill of late asks Hudson to see that her ex voto is well taken care of. Letter is not complete. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He appreciates the kindness of Hudson's invitation to have him, O'Reilly, lecture at Notre Dame, but he doubts whether he will be able to accept the invitation. However, if he goes West to fill a Chicago engagement he promises to visit Notre Dame. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He suggests that Hudson allow him to write for the Ave Maria a series of short and interesting articles depicting the festivities accompanying the observance of the Stations of each Sunday in Lent in Rome. These articles which would permit the readers of the Ave Maria to attend these edifying devotions in spirit, and would arrive two weeks before the publication date, and would be concluded with the Holy Week issue. He awaits Hudson's advice before continuing with the plans for this...

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She, a fifteen year-old girl, asks Hudson's permission to submit a composition of hers to be considered for publication in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends a copy of his "Sunday School Teacher's Manual" for notice in the Ave Maria, and he extends to Hudson best wishes for the New Year. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He wishes Hudson much happiness in the New Year. In return for Hudson's favor of listing him as a contributor to the Ave Maria he will do his best to fulfill the obligation this mentioning entails. The graciousness of Pope Pius IX in awarding him a medal and Latin letter found him greatly surprised and grateful. This award was given in recognition of a book Murray had written. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He sends an article explaining the true idiomatic meaning of the words, "Woman, what is this to Me and to thee", spoken by Jesus to His Mother at the marriage feast at Cana. A much better translation giving the true sense from the Syro-Chaldaic language of Our Lord spoke he believes would be "Mother, we have one heart, one thought, but my time is not yet come". He hopes that Hudson will have a certain story taken from a German paper carefully translated for publication in the Ave Maria....

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Hudson's acceptance of a previously submitted sonnet encourages Norris to offer some more verses which he encloses. If these songs are accepted, he will regard it as the direct approval of the Blessed Virgin; if not accepted, he will pray that some day he will be allowed to sing his songs in the bodily presence of the Blessed Virgin. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's letter and he thanks him for sending the Ave Maria of a former issue to a friend of his. Instead of destroying them he would like to have the extra copies of the Ave Maria containing Mr. Dupont's biography sent to him. He believes that by distributing them to his friends he could benefit both the Ave Maria and Mr. Dupont. He is sending to Tours, France, for some true effigies of Christ which have touched the original in Rome. Upon their arrival he will send one to...

Scope and Contents She is sorry to admit that the subscriptions for her prospective book, "Louise Lateau", have been much slower than she expected. She believes that the lack of success is due more to the unpopularity of the subscription system than to the unpopularity of the book. Catholics, she thinks, are especially wary of buying literature of unknown quality. However, because of the great influence exerted by the few publishers she does have, she considers them of much more value than an impressive...

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This sonnet about King Victor Emmanuel of Italy is the first of three which she sends. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter gave great encouragement to de Pombriay toward continuing his work to establish public acts of reparation to God according to the methods advocated through revelation to Mr. Dupont. The superior of Sacred Heart, Madame Bastide, has asked for more litanies. De Pombriay shall request the authorities at Tours to forward to Hudson all the information necessary in order to defend the truth of the revelations against the unjust attacks which will undoubtedly be made. The...

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Because of the poor postal system existing in the town in which she resides, her delay in answering Hudson's letter is unavoidable. She thinks that the article Hudson sent is most refreshing, and she hopes that her rendering of it will content Hudson. She is kept quite busy helping the parish priest with whom she stays. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents She reopens their neglected correspondence by requesting two favors of Hudson. First, she wants Hudson to have prayers said for the reconversion of her eldest daughter and this daughter's husband who, despite both being born Catholic, and living otherwise exemplary lives, do not receive the Sacraments. Then she wants Hudson to pray that her dear daughter Angela's health will be completely restored after a long siege of illness. She still enjoys receiving the Ave Maria, but she mentions,...

Scope and Contents She encloses a letter written to her by Father Henri Delbaere which because of its outstanding quality she wants returned so that she may keep it as a life-long treasure. She wishes to correct an impression given by the letter. She did not ask Delbaere to canvass regularly for her, but merely to use his influence for her advantage whenever a dignified opportunity presented itself. Just for the sake of appearance she believes it would be a good idea if Notre Dame and St. Mary's both...

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's letter. The duties of his parish have prevented him from writing for the Ave Maria lately. Much of his time is spent in working on a History of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has a prospectus made of a volume on Matrimony, Civil and Mixed Marriages, and Divorce, which he intends to write, but these plans must wait until the History is completed. He mentions a few changes which should be made when the next edition of his pamphlet on "Mixed Marriages" is printed. Then...

Scope and Contents De Pombriay just discovered from his Uncle Edward de Laureat the Louis Veuillot wrote "World Christianized by a Crucified Jew", since translated from the French and relayed to Hudson. In the interests of establishing Vestiaries of St. Martin, de Pombriay requests Hudson to mail Father Filling, S.J., the issues of the Ave Maria containing the biography of Dupont. Contrary to a previous translation, the work of establishing a vestiary has the blessing of St. Martin attached and not that...