Scope and Contents He has received Hudson's favor of the 15th and was quite surprised to find his postal card reproduced in the Ave Maria. He thanks Hudson for showing his appreciation for the little he has done. He is glad that Mr. Aubineau is not a stranger at Notre Dame and he hopes to get his "Holy Man of Tours" to translate. He has heard nothing from M. Janvier regarding the blessing of the medals of Saint Benedict, and thinks that Janvier forgot to forward them to Solemnes. Hudson must write to...

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He thanks Hudson for the pamphlet on "Mixed Marriages" that he has just received. He has not read it yet. Asks Hudson to send the Ave Maria for one year. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo

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He encloses a poem that, if worthy, is a volunteer contribution and is appropriate for Corpus Christi. He sympathises with Hudson over the loss of Notre Dame by fire but is glad to see so much courage in rebuilding it so promptly, and hopes to be able to contribute something to Mr. Brosnan, Hudson's agent, in a few days. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents She sends some lines for publication if worthy of printing. She is a convert to the Church and her heart is aglow with the realization of the loveliness of the Church. She has written for the press occasionally but never for a Catholic paper. She is a widow, her only son came from Europe and she succeeded in converting him and now he is studying for the priesthood. She has friends among the clergy who want her to write for the Ave Maria. She sends a scribble that appeared in last week's...

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The stamps and the postal order were received from Hudson. The next dollar of goods ordered of Washbourne should go towards the rebuilding of Notre Dame. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S.

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Dallas wants Hudson to print 500 slips and either send them out himself or let Dallas send them to as many secular journals as he wishes. He will meet Hudson to the extent of $2.50. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8v

Scope and Contents After eight months' illness in Bath he is making arrangements to go to London in order to obtain special treatment in a hospital for paralysis. His wife will accompany him to London and live nearby. His doctor, Dr. Coles, gives him hope that he will get stronger. His John Mary Pius, born in 1870, is to make his first communion May 31 at St. John's Church in Bath. He came to Bath to obtain the advantage of the teaching by the Nuns and they have been preparing him for this great event of...

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By mail Tello sends Hudson a Catholic Universe for last week and this. He hopes Hudson will receive generous support to aid in rebuilding Notre Dame. All there are well and preserve pleasant memories of Hudson's visit. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She thanks Hudson for sending "St. Anne". She was expecting a letter from him. She hopes that the notice of "Dion" will meet with Hudson's approval as she would hate to disappoint someone where expectation is just and reasonable. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for sending the needed remittance so promptly. Her two suffering ones are very ill. There is no hope for her son-in-law. She thanks Hudson for the notice of "Nora Brady" in the Ave Maria but it was enthusiastic and she knew Hudson did not write it. She encloses a circular which Hudson may see how well the Stories are spoken of. She will send more manuscript next week and she does not want to hurry the conclusion too abruptly. If Hudson is planning to publish the story...

Scope and Contents Miss O'Meara has been absorbed with the calamity at Notre Dame. The story of the city, it's rise and crowning trial of faith reads like an old legend and the beauty of it will be complete when September sees the school raised from its ruins to the power of the mother of God by the energy of her children in Indiana. Father Dennis dined with them and he is interested in the trial as if he witnessed the fire, and would gladly lend a hand to trundle a wheel barrow and his would not capsize...

Scope and Contents Even though it has been a long time since he has written he informs Hudson that neither he nor his journal has been forgotten. He was presented with a wood crucifix 12 feet long and the figure of Our Lord is six feet high. Last Sunday it was of Our Lord is six feet high. Last Sunday it was blessed by Bishop Francis Mora after the solemn Pontifical Vespers were over. He was accompanied by neighboring priests. The new crucifix was put outside the railing where it was kissed by hundreds....

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He has fear in offering his sonnet for the Ave Maria. His professor, Father Joseph Carrier, C.S.C encouraged him to do so and aided him in improving it. Hudson may throw it away if it is not satisfactory. He would like to have Hudson inform him of its value, if any. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo

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In reply to Hudson's favor of the 29th, the person named does write the notices whenever her strength permits, and when someone else pens them the readers notice the absence of her style. She longs for a rest this summer. Puck is rivalling Harper in vulgarity. What can decent Society do in self-protection. He sends Hudson Puck's latest. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. Postcard

Scope and Contents He was sorry he could not go to Chicago but it was impossible. Hudson has seen the article in the Catholic Review about the new Cathedral. They turned out three papers in a fortnight. Hickey may go to St. Louis in June, and if he does he will stop at Notre Dame. Father Walsh called today. Hickey wants to know what query he left unanswered. He wonders if Miss Kathleen O'Meara knew there was no profit in having her book republished for the Ave Maria. He is pleased with Father DeBraun's...

Scope and Contents She wanted Mother Angela's letter returned. Mother Angela is not pleased because Miss Eliza Allen Starr's notice does not appear since it was demanded at a time when it was a trial to their feelings to give many of the details, and she cannot believe that the delay is intentional. She has a very kind letter from Father Julian Benoit . She asks Hudson to pray for them next Thursday as that dreadful priest is coming to say Mass there. If a layman said half of what that priest says she...

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Hudson has shown much kindness to her in his reviews of the Excelsior text. She would like to have a notice in the Ave Maria as it would add to the success of the Speller. It is the work of the Sisters of the Holy Cross . On a card attached she tells Hudson that she hopes the enclosed verses will be found in the Ave Maria in May. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 4 to

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He asks the Ave Maria office to print 100 circulars as enclosed as soon as possible. He does not like to put it in Protestant hands. They are to send the circulars with the bill to him. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She has just read a book by Madame Craven, which seems to be a new work. It has the imprint "Didier Cie, Paris, 1879". She does not know if it has been translated and wonders if there is any harm in her making use of it in the enclosed article. If suitable for the Ave Maria she believes it would be good to use it while it is still fresh to the people. She asks Hudson if people still give up their all and serve for prose as the ladies of Naples did? She has an idea for another article...

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He thanks Hudson for his letter and tells him that it must be a burden to attend to his correspondence with all of his other duties. He sends a notice which appeared in his New York Catholic of the Scholastic and the Ave Maria. He will send Hudson some copies of the New York Catholic containing an account of the fire without charge and thanks the Scholastic for the kind notices given to his paper. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 pp Notice enclosed royal 8vo

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Hudson's letter of June 2nd has relieved her mind as she can think of tomorrow with cheerfulness due to the hope of the future relief. She will have a personal meeting with Father Julian Benoit soon and present a verbal petition. The arrangement will give pleasure to some members of the Chicago clergy. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1 p.

Scope and Contents He has received the press notices that Hudson sent him and also some from the Pittsburg Catholic office. His history is not ready yet as he has little leisure time. He tells Hudson that if there is anything that is calculated to fix the heart on a better world, it is the difficulties a parish priest has to contend with when in debt. He cannot leave the city this summer except for a brief trip to New York and hopes that Hudson will keep his good resolution of visiting him in Pittsburgh....

Scope and Contents Hudson's review of the "Two Brides" in the Ave Maria brought tears to the eyes of the author who was so grateful to find her high aim had found a response in Hudson's heart. She asks Hudson if he read the life of Jenny C. White, the daughter of the late Judge James W. White. Rose and Arey were drawn from real life as were the other characters described by Father O'Reilly. She asks Hudson to scatter this novel to help elevate our youth. She has the pleasure of reading the Doctor's...

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He has delayed the pamphlet notices of Hudson because of ill health. He does not know when he will get to read them. It has been for his and his brother's health that he has asked Hudson's prayers. He is now back at work after ten week's absence. He was pained to hear of Notre Dame's misfortune, but he is glad to know they are not the men to stand and gaze at the ruins. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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He thanks Hudson for sending the essay on "Mixed Marriages". Absence from home and sickness has prevented him from acknowledging the receipt of the pamphlet sooner. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo

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Hudson's letter received as she was sending chapter 7 of the story. She is glad Hudson is interested in the story, so there must be something good about it. She noticed in the tales of the "Catholic World" that very little is said about religion. The characters are Catholic and she likes the way they work out their history in a natural way. She will answer his letter soon. The "Catholic Universe" has not yet arrived. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey is pressed for the money due her from the month of May and asks Hudson to send it. She thanks Hudson for his notice which read like an apology for her "never ending story", to quote Mother Angela's words. Her work for the Ave Maria is finished and she regrets severing connection with readers of the Ave Maria who are accustomed to seeing her name upon it's pages. There are things for which she is not called to book, not being a member of the Society of Holy Cross. She hopes...

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He read with pleasure about the outcome of the been sent to Hudson by the Sisters of Mercy. Asks Hudson to send him a few by post, and wants to exchange papers with Hudson. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

Scope and Contents He encloses a note from one of Hudson's subscribers which explains itself. He asks Hudson to say a novena for him on the altars of Notre Dame and encloses an offering for this purpose. He expects Father Thomas Walsh to have supper with him on Sunday and he wants to introduce Father Walsh to a priest there. Their office has been upset with moving and publishing the paper but it is beginning to look like it should. He comments on the article of Brother Stanislaus in the Scholastic and of...

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He does not know how to answer Hudson's kind letter. Hudson has borne bravely the destruction of the University. On the first free day he will tour his friends for Notre Dame. He sent "Sings and Sonnets" for Hudson alone. J.A. McGee has been very good and confession did it. McGee told Egan that Hudson was very good to him. He sends regards to Professor James F. Edwards. :: X-2-e A.L.S. initial 2pp. 32mo.