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Gilmour is very obliged for the letter received from Hudson on his pastoral. There is a little awkwardness under the heading of marriages as a natural contract. Hudson is to wait for his correction. Gilmour welcomes Hudson to Cleveland at any time. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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Dallas has received Hudson's letters and papers. He has been saving some time for writing for Hudson but he has been busy with court martials trying three officers for misconduct. He is glad none of them belong to his regiment. They are to have Father Ferdinand Wolf, O.S.B., there the latter part of the month to say Mass enroute to Fort Elliot and on his return. He thanks Hudson for saying Mass for the late Mrs. de Frondat. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. crown 8 vo.

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Lambing advises Hudson to change the mailing of the Ave Maria as he has now moved into his new house by the side of the church. He tells Hudson that some advertisement has been given on his two books and does not think this announcement is too early. He would like a few days of repose at Notre Dame. P.S. The cover of his "Mixed Marriages" is very neat. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The sister writing the letter asks Hudson for his prayers for one of their deceased sisters. Her obituary is enclosed and it has already been published in the San Jose Pioneer but that paper is not read by Catholics. Many of her friends would welcome it in a Catholic surrounding. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 p. 18 mo.

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Wendling thanks Hudson for the book he sent to him. Through carelessness it was delayed enroute. He is going to read the book carefully as it is on a subject he has been thinking upon for some time. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson some articles which are not ready for press which Hudson is to fix for the Ave Maria to do justice to the Indians and to the Religion. He believes that God will hear the prayer of an Indian child before those of white children. He wants to show that the gifts for the Indian Missions are useful and not thrown away and wants Hudson to send extra copies of the edition that contains this article. Hudson is given thanks for the items from the sacristy that were mailed to...

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If Hudson thinks the remarks about the President and his appointing power had better be omitted, Dallas wants them cut out. He is nervous for fear he has gone too close to the mark. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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Egan Jokingly says there is no use in feeling blue. He is very thankful for the kindness Hudson and other Catholic editors have given him but does not know what he has done to deserve such kindness. He did his best which was not much. Egan sends along a sonnet and his regards to James. F. Edwards. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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Kent is sending some lines that one of his daughters has written describing one of the most devotional moments of the year in their Carmelite Church. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

Scope and Contents Hutchison thanks Hudson for the supply of prayers to the Blessed Lord that Hudson sent to him and sends Hudson some English stamps. He hopes that the use of this beautiful prayer brings many people nearer to God. He enjoyed the Ave Maria. Hutchison was afflicted with Roman fever in 1876 and still sees no prospect of improvement. He has been confined to bed for the last four months with an infection of the spinal cord, but he hopes to recover. He thanks Hudson for some newspapers. John...

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An original tale is enclosed that has been taken from the editor of the Lamp to be offered to Hudson. She expects a small sum for it but she realizes that Catholic magazines cannot pay much. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Miss O'Meara acknowledges the 15 £ received from Hudson. She would like Hudson to bring out the sketch of Mother Teresa before "The Battle of Connemara" as many Sisters of Mercy are waiting to see it. She is aware of the fact that arrangements may already be made. She asks Hudson to be remembered in his prayers. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16 mo

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Lambing has looked over the proof and finds it correct but has made some additions to the text to strengthen his argument. He tells Hudson that he is enjoying good health and is nearly situated in his new home. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

Scope and Contents She rejoices in the fact that her child is rapidly convalescing. She knows the cause of her recovery is due to the prayers of the holy souls at Notre Dame. She thanks Hudson and all of them for these prayers. Her book will be out in May. Sadlier's has sent her contracts to sign and will pay her ten per cent on every copy sold. They have made no mention of when the publishing costs should be paid. She wants to know if she has the right to publish "Adrift". She thinks she has but wants to...

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Hopkins expresses a desire to take the Ave Maria but he cannot afford to pay cash for it. He would be willing to send stories to Hudson to pay for the subscription cost. He has just finished a story that he believes would be suitable for the children's department. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo.

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Lambing received the cover of "Mixed Marriages" and the advertisements. He is satisfied with the cover but would like a minor change in the introductory remarks. He encloses a map of Pittsburgh and has marked the church and the Cathedral on it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents Miss Starr wants to know why her articles were not printed even though she has been paid for them. She expected to see them printed. She wants Hudson to tell her his terms and then she will tell him what she thinks of them. Professor James Edwards told her that Hudson was coming to Chicago and she expects a long visit from him when he comes, also that Father Thomas Vagnier is to assist Hudson as proof reader. She asks to be remembered to her friends at Saint Mary's. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp....

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey's daughter, Mrs. Eastman, is still suffering. She is hoping three more chapters will complete the story and it may stretch into May. She will send more manuscript next week. Brother Stanislaus called to see her. She was pleased with his intelligence and cultivation of mind. He told her many things that interested her and spoke to her of a book, "De Sauley's Dead Sea", which she obtained at the Capitol Library. Brother Stanislaus did not call again. She would like to write a...

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In reply to Hudson's letter of March 17, he accepts with pleasure the offer to exchange the "Missions Catholiques" for the "Ave Maria". He has received the check for 28 francs and has entered Hudson's subscription to "Le Foyer" for one year at 15.10 and to the "Journal du Jeunesse" at 11.10, leaving 1.80 to Hudson's credit. If he wishes to continue the "Journal du Jeunesse" for another six months this sum can be applied to the subscription price. :: X-2-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 12vo

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Owen sends some lines that Hudson printed years ago referring to his mother. God answered his prayers and Owen would like Hudson to find room for the enclosed in the Ave Maria. He would like a copy of that edition. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

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Miss Emery thanks Hudson for the promptness and wants copies of the story sent to Miss Churchill in Boston. She would like some extra copies herself of the number containing "Prayer of a Loving Soul". :: X-2-e A.L.S. postcard 1p.

Scope and Contents Bennett sends Hudson a copy of the testimonials he sends to Catholic papers. So far he has disposed of about 100 copies. Bennett has received a letter from a Protestant friend saying that at some date she may answer his arguments on religion, and he also has a Baptist youth taking instructions. Bennett cannot understand why so many Protestants will not try to become better people as most of them write and tell him that they are too far gone to change their moral life now. A Catholic...

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Mrs. Gannon sends $2.00 postage for her Ave Maria to cover thirteen years as she is a life subscriber. She thanks Hudson for sending the Lourdes water but requests prayers and more water for the health of her son who has been released from the hospital as incurable, and for her husband who are addicted to drinking and for one of her grandchildren who is partially paralyzed. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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She is glad to hear that Hudson received the manuscript of the "Pilgrimage". She will send the two first days of the "Month of Mary" and the preface for the number in advance and, following that, portions each week in time for publication. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents French has just returned from his last sermon and thinks of the quiet retreat where Hudson is keeping his Holy Day. He believes that Holy Week brings us closer to God than any other season of the year. French thanks Hudson for the crucifix that he sent and for the translation of Father Stone's poem which is beautiful and accurate. He is going to return the papers that Hudson sent to him as soon as he has them all read. French does not wish that Hudson be a victim of hay fever unless...

Scope and Contents Carrier sends a contribution to Hudson for the Ave Maria for whose success he prays fervently. He wishes that he had time and talent to contribute to it regularly but it is quite impossible as he has six classes, no books, no library, and poor health. He hopes a day may come when his wish will be fulfilled. He thanks Hudson for the letter. He prizes Hudson's friendship as Hudson is so sincere and upright. He has many things to write but will wait until they meet. P.S. He asks Hudson to...

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Ffrench sends a story and a sketch by his mother and will be satisfied with whatever Hudson thinks they are worth. His purse is very lean and he is unable to help himself. He asks Hudson to keep the affair private. Ffrench wants to get enough money together so he can take a trip east as California does not agree with him. If the Ave Maria does not pay for contributions, Hudson is to use them as he sees fit. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. crown 8vo.

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Russell sends an article to Hudson for the Ave Maria that has never been printed and will send a longer piece about the Blessed Virgin later. He hopes that Hudson's health has improved as he has many years of work ahead of him on the Ave Maria and wishes him a happy Easter. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents She sends a poem very dear to her over which she has worked for some time. She asks Hudson if he knows of any case where the mother was placed in a room with her infant by persons who wished her to deny her Faith, but was not allowed to go to it unless she denied the Lord, thus watching the infant starve. She has heard of it in connection with Japanese Martyrdom in September of 1624. It was told by a Protestant and she wants the Catholic original. While Monica the mother was being...

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Mrs. Scravendyke is very happy that her "Easter Story" appeared in the Ave Maria and thanks Hudson for the extra copies he sent to her. She asks Hudson's advice on her stories, and she is sending another one which she would like to have published, as it has been written to gratify, entertain, and instruct, the same family who are looking for its appearance in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.