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Scope and Contents When she arrived in Chicago she had no idea that her illness would detain her there indefinitely. Though her cottage is not exquisitely furnished, she is provided with the essentials of life including the services of a skillful physician and a wonderful opportunity to receive the Sacraments daily, as she had at St. Mary's. Because of the prompt response to her request for reference books she was able to finish her story on time. Her sickness prevented her from writing a story about St....

Scope and Contents Adam is sorry that he did not see Hudson while on the long journey he just completed. He hopes that Hudson received his last letter. He would be glad to pay the postage if Hudson would send a copy of the Ave Maria containing an account of his, Adam's, travels to his family in Spain. Now that he has an assistant he has more time to devote to writing for the Ave Maria but he can not decide what type of article would be most suitable unless it be the translation of "Sanctuaries of Our...

Scope and Contents In answer to Hudson's letter Fullerton states that due to uncertain health she will be unable to write a story for the Ave Maria to begin in January but she hopes to have one prepared for later on in the year. She sends an excerpt from an Englishwoman's diary and a poem composed by a poor villager for the Ave Maria. If they are acceptable the payment for them will be devoted to the establishment of a home in Yorkshire for the housing of liberated Catholic prisoners. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp....

Scope and Contents Her sister did not receive the money Hudson mentioned in his letter but they have already written home to ask whether it was received there. Since publishers will not accept her story unless she has a large subscription list, and the public will not subscribe unless she is connected with a reputable publisher, she has a very perplexing problem to solve. Without the help of the Holy Cross Fathers the situation seems hopeless. She would prefer a Protestant publisher because he would be...

Scope and Contents He asks Hudson to send his mother, Mrs. Grace Paul, ten dollars as a Christmas gift. He thanks Hudson for the draft of twenty dollars in payment for his articles on the Caranta of Rome, the conclusion of which will be sent next week. He wonders whether Hudson has received his "Diary of an American Student in Rome." The friend he mentioned in a previous letter has died. Now Paul wants Hudson to pray for the repose of his soul. He sent the photographs several days ago. He encloses a...

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She sends a Christmas story to be considered for publication by the Ave Maria. She wonders whether Hudson's request of the previous winter, that she submit an occasional story for the Ave Maria, is still in effect. Holiday greetings are included. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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If he had been home he would have thanked Hudson sooner for his letter and money in payment for his sonnet, "Cui Bono". As soon as he writes an acceptable article he will send it to the Ave Maria. A sonnet of his was printed in the November issue of the Catholic World. The serial story "Nora" now being published in the Ave Maria excites much interest there. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents One of the readers of the Ave Maria made a kind contribution to the Indian Missionary fund for which she thanks Hudson. She asks Hudson to acknowledge this donation in the Ave Maria thereby encouraging others to do the same. She asks Hudson to cooperate with her by sending subscription cards to his zealous acquaintances who will return them with their contribution. P.S. She requests that the Ave Maria be sent to her for though she has a life subscription to the magazine she has not been...

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She received Hudson's letter and she will be glad to have him make out a list of probable subscribers to her article. She and her friends will then write to each one of them personally. When the answers have been received she will request Hudson to write her an introductory letter to publishers. Her sister Rose Howe has notified Hudson of the arrival of the money which he sent. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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When speaking of Hudson to Daniel Paul in Rome, Stoddard used to see the Ave Maria. He offers to contribute an article in return for a subscription to the Ave Maria. He sees so little Catholic literature that the Ave Maria will be a godsend. Paul's letter will be delightful to him. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo..

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She submits a few verses in honor of the Blessed Virgin which Hudson may print in the Ave Maria if he wishes. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He sends a poem, not a sonnet, for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She requests that Hudson publish the enclosed sermon and poem in the Ave Maria along with correcting a prevailing erroneous opinion which states that Nano Nagle did not become a member of the Order she founded. She hopes that Brother Fidelis is enjoying good health. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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.