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Since the books of Canon Law to be reviewed for the Ave Maria will not arrive until tomorrow he doubts whether the work can be completed in time for the next issue of the magazine. While possessing some knowledge of this subject and willingly trying to acquire more, he does not want to be quoted as an expert in the field of Canon Law. This is in acknowledgement of Hudson's postal card. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. Postal Card

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson thanks for both the letter and the free subscription to the Ave Maria, along with reiterating his pledge to support the Ave Maria always. If he had a better command of the English language he would write an article lauding the merits of the Ave Maria but instead he urges Hudson to do so giving particular mention to the value of a subscription to the Ave Maria as a Christmas gift. He believes that Hudson will find it necessary to revise his estimate of the Indiana agents...

Scope and Contents With the cooperation of his cousin he has succeeded in acquiring a cane and salt cellar formerly used by Father Demitrius A. Gallitzin . In order to obtain the cane which had been inherited by the nephew of Joseph Freidhoff he found it necessary to give the nephew a two-year subscription to the Ave Maria. He awaits Hudson's decision before granting his cousin a subscription for his work in securing the cane. The list of new subscribers to the Ave Maria will be sent tomorrow. Father...

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She sends a poetical legend for the Ave Maria costing the usual price which shows that all things work for the benefit of those who love God. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Egan received Hudson's letter containing the remittance and the excerpt which he promptly ordered to be printed. The conditions under which he operates the Illustrated Weekly are not ideal especially since he is not allowed to remunerate the writers for their contributions. Despite this handicap, however, his burden is lightened by the kindness of the people with whom he works. It is his belief that the Ave Maria, already one of the best Catholic magazines, is steadily advancing to a...

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He encloses a story intended for the children's section of the Ave Maria written by one of the students. Hudson has permission to alter in any way necessary to meet his needs. However if it is refused he asks that Hudson take exception to the rule by returning it at Zilliox' expense. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The regretable delay in obtaining the approbation of John Tuigg, Bishop of Pittsburgh for his pamphlet was due to the fact that the bishop is now extremely busy with diocesan duties. Wanting to make a few minor changes in manuscript he asks for other proof sheets to examine. He is thinking of advertising his "Orphans Friend and Sunday School Teacher's Manual" on the back cover of the pamphlet. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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She submits a short story hoping that it will prove acceptable for the Ave Maria. After citing her previous journalistic experience she expresses a hope to be allowed to contribute occasional articles to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received the biographical sketch of Father Louis de Seille as written by Hudson. Egan feels that this interesting article is just what the Illustrated Weekly needs, and for this reason he is very grateful to Hudson for sending it. He encloses a sonnet, "The Lesson of the Season," for the Ave Maria, Because of his great admiration for the Ave Maria, Egan was very happy to learn that this popular magazine would be enlarged. He extends his regards to Prof. Edwards. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p....

Scope and Contents She sends a story for the Children's section of the Ave Maria and promises to send several more, some of which are entirely the result of her own efforts and two or three taken from an old book, only being revised and introduced into a Catholic setting by her. She leaves it to Hudson to decide whether the series should be published under her name since it is not wholly her work. Payment for these articles would be appreciated. She thanks Hudson for the reprint of "Behold thy Mother". ::...

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She thanks Hudson for his letter and its enclosure of October 24th. Wondering what happened to "The Farther Shore" because of the long delay in having it published after its acceptance last May and surmising that it may have been lost she offers to send another manuscript of it to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo

Scope and Contents Having received the letter and remittance she immediately sent a receipt to the writer of the letter. Afterward noticing that the receipt was to be sent to Hudson she now gratefully sends it to him. Despite many difficulties she and her pastor are continuing to run the school. It would help to establish this institution on a firm and permanent foundation if Hudson would secure for her several translating assignments to do since any money she might earn would greatly aid in their...

Scope and Contents She mildly protests against being paid for an article of hers printed in the Ave Maria since the story was intended to be a free offering to the Blessed Virgin. Hoping that the payment was made as the result of a misunderstanding she returns the money. She submits an article for the Ave Maria which she had previously sent to the Month and Catholic Pioneer. Not being entirely certain that it was not published she asked for help from Mr. Arnold whose advice she quotes in this letter. He...

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She does not clearly understand the meaning of Hudson's letter of November 6th. If by hesitating to admit "Farther Shore" to the children's section of the Ave Maria he meant to imply that he preferred it in the adult section Hudson has her permission to place it there. If Hudson wanted his statement to be construed as a rejection notice she asks that the manuscript be returned at her expense. She intends to send another story soon. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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He received the remittance Hudson sent, and he hopes that Hudson received the extra copies of the magazine containing his poem, "Louis de Seille" which he authorized the publishers to send to Hudson. Despite proddings from the editor of Scribner's encouraging him to write more sonnets this was the only one Egan has composed for a long time. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8vo.

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She sends a Christmas story translated by her from the French language which she asks to be published anonymously in the Ave Maria. Any Payment she receives for this story will be used to help support a destitute friend of hers. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Through a mutual friend, Father Peter Paul Cooney, Kilroy learned that Hudson is trying to acquire a complete set of Brownson's Review. Having a large number of extra and odd volumes himself and expecting that Hudson's collection is in the same condition, Kilroy suggests that they exchange these surplus numbers thereby assisting each other in the acquisition of a complete set. According to Kilroy the mission conducted by the Holy Cross Fathers at Stratford was a great success. At...

Scope and Contents In place of her husband who is ill she acknowledges Hudson's note of October 24th and thanks him for regularly sending them the Ave Maria. They enjoyed the "Visit to the Blessed Sacrament" very much and would appreciate it considerably if Hudson would enclose two more copies within the pages of the next Ave Maria he sends. Her husband, who was instrumental in revising "Catholic Relief" sent a copy of the latest volume to Hudson who, he hopes, will recommend some improvements for the...

Scope and Contents She sends a letter to Hudson written to her by a close friend who along with his family she is trying to convert to the Catholic faith. At present he is a Methodist and his wife a Campbellite. Now that her supply of Catholic literature which she can lend him is nearly exhausted she asks Hudson to advice her before she proceeds any farther with work toward his conversion. She thinks it advisable that his name be forwarded to the Association so that he may benefit from their prayers. She...

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Having written Christmas stories for the Ave Maria for the past four years she asks to be allowed to write another for the coming Christmas. The money for the story which she intends will satisfy Hudson will be used to make her children's Christmas happy. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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He received Hudson's letter but not the second lot of proof sheets. With two insignificant changes and a rearrangement in the order of the introductory pages he encloses the corrected first proof. In answer to Hudson's query Lambing states that he was never busier in his whole life than he is now and then he proceeds to enumerate the manifold duties which occupy his time. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having been forced by circumstances to leave England after her father's death she would now like to establish a reputation as an American writer. She encloses a circular showing that she has written for the Irish Monthly and a story entitled "A Picture's Message" which she wrote for the London Saint several years previous to this desiring that it be published without remuneration in the Ave Maria. The initials of the pen name attached to this article differ from those she uses at...

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He sends a copy of his "Points in Canon Law" to Hudson asking that it be reviewed in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She wrote the account of the cure with great respect for minute details believing that it is by the seemingly insignificant facts that the reader is most greatly affected. Not wishing the following observation published because it would undoubtedly embarrass the attending doctor who by his own admission expected the death of the patient at any moment she feels certain that he would ascribe the recovery to supernatural causes if it were not for the fact that he is a Protestant. Because...

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She thanks Hudson for his letter and the enclosure. She sends a hymn to be printed in the Notre Dame Scholastic magazine. In her opinion the Ave Maria is showing yearly improvement. She especially likes the new story, "A Pearl in Dark Waters". :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents The "Catholic Review" is continuing its campaign to sell cheap books for the Vatican Library. Hudson will receive part of his installment of these books soon at prices so low as to barely allow the accompanying expenses of handling and up-keep to be paid. He asks Hudson to republish the favorable report on the Vatican Library printed in the Ave Maria a year ago. Besides wanting information concerning the Ave Maria's advertising rates he asks what it would cost to have Hudson address...

Scope and Contents Jenkins is very grateful to Hudson for the two kind letters he sent to him and the receipt of the two volumes of Canon Law with instructions to review them for the Ave Maria overwhelmed him. That Hudson would entrust such an important task to a writer as inexperienced as Jenkins considers himself to be seems incredible. However he did not have sufficient modesty to refuse this request so he has already begun writing the revier. He will send it in a few days with the hope that Hudson...

Scope and Contents The sketch of Pere Lecondaire was sent a few days ago. There was no hurry as she found Hudson was reproducing her Robin Redbreast. Supposes "Cyril" will begin with the new year. She has been cramming her outlines and leading events into her manuscript and it will make about 15 pages in the Ave Maria, for $15. Father Dennis has been sent to Rome for a post of responsibility. It was a great grief to the English people and they sent petitions to the Holy Father begging for a reprieve but...

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter which mentioned the possibility of his being removed from the editorship of the Ave Maria. In her opinion the idea is very unreasonable. Since the Ave Maria is flourishing under present management she cannot understand why things should be changed. She advises Hudson to hold tenaciously to his position. In regard to the stories Hudson desires for the Ave Maria's juvenile section, she believes that with the financial aid of the Ave Maria she can...

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Chisholm sends Hudson a mortuary card of her father. Has Hudson noticed that the Whitehall Review of London has published four lists of converts. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.