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Scope and Contents Miss Starr is writing only to secure a visit with Hudson and not to assure him a welcome. Hudson will be at the dedication of the new St. James. Father Riordan has two seats for Miss Starr. She will have dinner with Mrs. Kinzia immediately after Mass. She will be home by five and hopes Hudson will visit her. Miss Starr is pleased to see her "Appian Way" coming out so regularly. She set five o'clock as the time because Hudson usually comes around that time on his own accord. She wants to...

Scope and Contents Enclosed are some lines regarding Lacordaire's letters that may be published if found worthy. Dallas is in his house living as only an army officer can, waiting for the order which will require him to move again. After 25 years, this life gets tiresome. Dallas has no ambition which is caused by hearing that he soon will have to break up his home for the wilderness. He describes the location of Brackettville or Fort Clark, Texas. The Atchison, Topeka, and Sante Fe Railroad will pass...

Scope and Contents Dallas' feelings are more outraged than before. He gives Hudson a sketch of their "religious privileges." Three months ago two priests, Fathers Kelly and Heyburn, were assigned to an unfinished stone church. Father Kelly succumbed to the bad influences and is now in Nebraska. Father A. Heyburn S.J. is 25 years old and has been in the Jesuit order for 6 years. He lives at Eagle Pass, just across the border from Piedras Negros, where his congregation numbers many hundreds. He visits Ft....

Scope and Contents Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly has donated to the Irish Relief Committee of Philadelphia a collection of her poems not previously published. O'Shea is giving his services free of charge. The merit of the volume, which will be published about June 1st, will make it a book desirable by any Catholic. The object to which the proceeds will go appeals strongly to the Educational Institutions that provide premium books for their pupils. They may do a twofold good, procure a model book, and help a...

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Phelan does not know the correct address of Miss Fitzgerald of "Mossy Woodlands". He asks Hudson to forward the enclosed letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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He sends an account of a trip by Bishop John J. Keane to Boydtown, Virginia . The story came through his brother in Washington. What a wonderful work the Ave Maria is accomplishing! He sends alms and asks Hudson to pray that they be sent a worthy pastor. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is a legend, "Rhyme of the Friar Stephen", founded on authentic facts recorded in Abbe Mac's Narrative of the Tartar missions. It was recited at Villanova College but has never been published. Miss Donnelly owes Hudson an apology. She offered to the Irish Famine Fund a volume of poems including "Saint Hubert's Last Hunt" which belongs to the Ave Maria. The book is entitled "Legend of the Best Beloved and other Poems in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus." It was offered through...

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Richards has been trying to save for the distressed Irish brethern. In looking for a channel to communicate their mite, there would be none better than that of Lady Georgiana Fullerton's notice in the "Ave Maria". Enclosed is $5 to add to her remittance. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Ryder sent the file of the "Catholic." He encloses a notice that may be altered as desired. In the letter that did not reach Hudson, Ryder used Hudson's name among others as reference for his ability as a Catholic writer. It was kind of Hudson to inform Ryder of Mr. Galway's retirement. The articles will be ready to mail soon. P.S. The postage on a set of the "Catholic" is $.15 so in charging $.25 Ryder gets a trifle more than if they were sold for wastepaper....

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. She sends him two letters to read and return. One is from Harry Baden's mother, whose name is now de Vangas. Harry's mother is a convert and the grandmother promised to become a Catholic if Harry Baden could be cured. This letter is written three months after Harry's seemingly fatal wounds, but his health seems very good. One of his limbs was crushed in such manner that amputation was thought impossible. The other was to be amputated above the ankle. They are...

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Ryder encloses an article for the "Ave Maria". There is much to say on the subject. He will write a series of articles on Catholic poets if the idea is favorable. The series would consist of biography with special selections and quotations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Two papers received reminded French of a debt. French would not object to having his letter suggest an article to the Editor of the "Catholic World." French said in a letter to Hudson "Invective has no weight with me no matter from what source it comes." He wants to know if that was intended for a shot at him, as he never does such things consciously. Has Hudson heard from Perkins? He seems to be cutting loose all of his old associations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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In looking over the article mailed to Hudson, Ryder finds he was too severe on John Boyle O'Reilly . Mr. O'Reilly is a zealous Catholic. Hudson should omit any harsh words in the article if published. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents There were 15 persons confirmed in Lead last Sunday. The Sunday previous Father Gleeson confirmed nine in Deadwood. The papers and book received. A snow storm of eight hours duration is taking place. Neither the community nor the missions will benefit by Toohey's appointment. Father Provincial used to get Toohey up for meditation in the morning when he lived next door. Saying Mass in Deadwood at 7:30 A.M. gives him time for meditation and for sleep. Toohey's health was not very good...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe hoped to be at Notre Dame today. Their house is undergoing repairs. She will come as soon as possible as she desires to see Hudson. Busybodies make it very painful endeavoring to pry into your sacred devotions. Many people think they should convert her because of her cheerful disposition. When Miss Howe was at St. Mary's of the Woods last summer, everyone was coaxing her to go to confession as though she had been a thief. A woman of thirty has different devotions than a...

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Kelly wants to borrow Hudson's copy of "The Illustrated Record of the Apparitions at Knock" published by F. D. Sullivan, Dublin. The book would be well taken care of. Enclosed are stamps for postage if request is granted. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 8 vo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is Mr. Gushurst's subscription. An article describing a banquet in honor of their Bishop is also enclosed. It was a most enjoyable occasion and ninety persons were present. The Bishop is pleased with everything and his parting wish was to find Toohey present on his next visit. He left the power with them to consecrate chalices and dedicate churches. If Toohey must return to Notre Dame he will take his "Chapel" with him, formerly Father General's Edward Sorin, C.S.C. . Father...

Scope and Contents Father William Corby C.S.C. said in his letter to Brother Stanislaus that he had written to Senators McDonald, Bayard, and Voorhees in regard to their action. They will do all they can to conclude the matter. Stanislaus wrote them a note of thanks hoping they may push the matter further. The people in Washington are as sensible to gratitude as anyone. McDonald was very grateful when a copy of Maurice Francis Egan's poems were presented to him. It is prayers of the Community at home, the...

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Dallas requests the "Ave Maria" and the "Scholastic" to be sent to his present address. The fort is quite pleasant. Dallas' Colonel, D. S. Stanley, is a practical Catholic. The children are at St. Mary's. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Hudson's letter received. Tears came to her eyes to think of the altar covered with paper. Miss Mann told Hudson, "if I receive some money due me, and has been due for years, I would send some to Ireland." Some of the money has come so she will send $10 to Lady Geogianna Fullerton and $10 to the good priest. She asks Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp. 32 mo

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She encloses a poem for the Ave Maria and asks that its receipt be acknowledged. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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She encloses a letter, written to her by a friend, pertaining to the publication of a book with the proceeds being contributed to charity. The letter is self-explanatory. While considering several possible places where the book might be published she thought of the Ave Maria. Hence she now asks Hudson for further advice on the subject. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo

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He encloses the poem "Consolation in Sorrow" written by Mrs. Ffrench, the youngest daughter of Daniel O'Connell. If it is published in the Ave Maria she asks that the issue containing it be sent to the author. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for promptly complying with her petition and further requests him to send her the names of anyone interested in joining the Confraternity of the Holy Ghost since she corresponds with Father Rawes. The Blessed Virgin and Our Lord have both given their approbation to the Confraternity by the appearing to a devout nun and encouraging the promotion of its work. She encloses a canticle glorifying the Holy Ghost intended for the Ave Maria which, if it is not published, she...

Scope and Contents Hudson's note acknowledging receipt of the Christian Eclectic had been received by French just at a time when he believing that the first copy had been lost was preparing to order another. He presumes that Hudson's statement styling one of the articles in the Eclectic as based upon a misunderstanding of the doctrines of the Catholic Church refers to "Legal Evidence of the Petrine Claims." Convinced that differences on this subject constitute the main source of friction between the...

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His work keeps him too occupied to allow him to write for the Ave Maria at present though he expects that changed conditions will permit him to fulfill his promise sometime next month. He inquires about the progress of his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages." His article "A Memorial Altar" destined to appear in the Catholic World next week in his opinion will be found very interesting and appropriate by Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. royal 8 vo

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Enclosed is a poem for the Ave Maria. If it is acceptable he asks that one copy of the Ave Maria containing it be sent to Mrs. Ffrench in Ireland and one to himself. At the request of Mrs. Thos. Walsh she remits some stamps in payment for back numbers of the Ave Maria Hudson had sent to Mrs. Walsh. If the amount is not sufficient Mrs. Walsh will send the remaining portion upon notification. Two lines of the enclosed poem are rewritten in this letter. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. 16mo

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He has delayed in writing in hopes of sending Hudson something else but he finds himself too hurried. He must not put off thanks to Professor James F. Edwards any longer. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 16 mo.

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She welcomed Hudson's letter of May 28th asking her to again contribute articles to the Ave Maria. Wanting to enclose a story when she wrote and knowing that there would not be any demand for her contributions until the present serial story was completed she delayed her answer until now. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Having changed his residence from Wells to Bath, and feeling ashamed to accept the beautiful and charming Ave Maria as a gift any longer he advises Hudson to discontinue sending it. He encloses a conversion notice and promises to send Hudson a copy of the Whitehall Review containing a comprehensive list of all the conversions to the Catholic faith in the last forty years. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 18mo.