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Miss Churchill hopes her translation, "The Telescope" has reached Hudson. She is at home now as her health could not stand a teacher's life. She asks to have her health entered as an intention in the confraternity she reads of in the Ave Maria. She has some fine articles for the Ave Maria which she will finish as soon as her eyes permit. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of the 19th received. Hudson should send the books by freight. He will inform Hudson if he can dispose of any of the "Preludes." The document enclosed may be old news since Monsignor Dufal has recently visited Notre Dame. He sends congratulations to Father Timothy and regards to Father Vagnier. Spillard goes to Belton in two weeks to marry a correspondent of Father Vagnier. P.S. Spillard asks Hudson how much the 100 copies of "Faith of Our Fathers" will be. :: X-2-f...

Scope and Contents Egan sends a notice of "Preludes" from the "Herald". This is the only copy he has so if the "Scholastic" does not publish it he would like it returned. Egan would be delighted if Hudson will continue to send the Ave Maria to his sister in Philadelphia. Mr. P.V. Hickey has requested Egan to thank Hudson for the notice of the Illustrated Catholic American in the Ave Maria. Hickey has said that it is impossible to give a perfect paper for 6¢. He is very delighted with the notice in the...

Scope and Contents Hudson's note received and Miss Canedo is glad the translation is satisfactory. She quotes Mother Angela in saying that Hudson would pay $1.50 for each page of work of the quality Miss Canedo produces. She is now engaged on the life of Father Pere Ennemond Masse and the next will be the record of Father Jogues' labors and martyrdom. She offers sympathy in the sorrow of Hudson at his father's death. Last March her father, a non-Catholic, died. She asks Hudson if they may pray for the...

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Hudson's letter and remittance received for the $4 he has sent the "Miniature Religious Art Gallery." Kemper thanks Hudson in advance for the notice in the Ave Maria, the only Catholic paper solicited, as he values the sayings of it above all others. In the box Hudson will find a package of pictures that do not belong to the Gallery as yet, but were lately received from the same publishers. A similar package is enclosed for Father Granger. Notice enclosed :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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In reply to Hudson's letter of the 8th, Riorden informs Hudson that his publishers are in correspondence with an American firm about printing his book and until a reply is received, he cannot give a definite answer. If the firm does not agree to terms he will have "The Life" published in the Ave Maria, an excellent periodical. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo

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Hudson's payment has been received and placed to his credit. Washburne is obliged. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32 mo.

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Miss Bannon has been advised by one of Hudson's subscribers to apply to Hudson for a place in the columns of the Ave Maria. She could serve as a prose or poetical writer. She encloses a sample of her poetry. She has written a story of Italy which would occupy about 80 columns in the Ave Maria. If her work is refused Hudson should return the poem and if accepted he should inform her of her duties and pay.No enclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Miss Canedo asks Hudson to believe that he is not being flooded with letters from her. She does not want Hudson to consider the value of her articles by columns or pages, but wants its value considered as a whole. The article just sent to Hudson should be worth $10 and later a much longer one may be worth only half as much. Whatever Hudson decides for value is satisfactory. Miss Canedo would like an hour's conversation with Hudson about literary matters. Mother Angela and she formed...

Scope and Contents "Ave Maria" received. Enclosed is the Constitution and a circular of the C.A.L.A. The latter Dallas would like notice in the "Ave Maria". Then the good souls could contribute to the object, sending their contributions to Dr. Havard. Did Hudson read F. Genes note to Dallas? Dallas believes he has contracted another marriage which will prevent his return. He has gone to Alsace. Professor Lyons is trying to obtain half fares over the Erie and Michigan Southern. Dallas could not back out...

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The copies of the Ave Maria ordered have arrived. He appreciates the favor as much as he appreciates the Ave Maria. He is the Frank Glynn who was with Hudson in Holy Cross College. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp. 16mo

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Miss Mannix is translating "Les Etapes D'une Conversion" by Paul Leval and she would like to publish it in the Ave Maria. She will sell the copyright and Hudson may have it published in book form. In the future she hopes to devote more time to literary work, but at present she is busy with other duties. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Miss Canedo asks Hudson to send her by next mail whatever her translation is worth. She is very poor and works late at night as Mother Angela knows. Mother Angela made her promise not to write at night, but being so short of money she wrote telling Mother Angela that she must free herself of that promise. Hudson would understand if he knew her life and struggle. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Conolly has received the Ave Maria, money order and letter from Hudson. He has mailed their last years volume containing all their published numbers and will appreciate any notice in the Ave Maria. He returns the $3 Hudson sent and will try to make known the Ave Maria. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo

Scope and Contents Toohey expresses his sympathy to Hudson on the death of his father and has remembered Hudson's father in his Mass. If Hudson has French or german Documents to be translated Toohey will do it if they are not too urgent in regard to time. Toohey asks for a copy of the new Roman journal, "The Aurora," which a parishoner wants in English and Toohey wants in Italian. There are quite a few Italians in his parish, but they are poor specimens religiously. He also wants an English and French...

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Oechtering thanks Hudson for the copy of the Cleveland Universe. English papers are filled with the pitiful conditions of Ireland, which does not make pleasant reading. He plans to spend two days at Notre Dame to make a retreat in preparation for lent. Oechtering offers condolances to Hudson on the death of his father. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Elder directs Hudson's attention to an article in "Freeman's Journal" of Jan. 31, "Reverend Mr. Abell" which was taken originally from the "Louisville Advocate." He suggests inserting the same in the Ave Maria as many western subscribers would be interested in it. He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. He has received the college catalog from Father Corby and hopes that it will have the intended effect of bringing a young lad to the college. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

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Miss Emery has received the book Hudson sent. She returns the proof and discusses it with Hudson. She did not think of Sister Clare's life as being too old for a review. Miss Emery received a note from Father Granger about the water of Lourdes and today the Express Co. had a package for her. She thanks Hudson for his kindness and asks for his prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Jenkins believes Hudson has overlooked his late proposal, of selecting short, little known extracts from English Catholic Poets of this century. With Hudson's permission, he would supplement with a sample from respectively French, German, Spanish and Italian poets. It is 2nd and 3rd class poets they have to call from in English, while the masters may speak for us in the Catholic tongues of Europe. He asks Hudson to lend him a number of books that he lists. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Kemper received the proof of the notice Hudson intends to publish. Kemper asks Hudson to add a sentence to the notice. He does not know how to repay Hudson for the favor but will have two Masses said by his Reverend brother, one for Hudson, one for the prosperity of Notre Dame. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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She encloses a sonnet and a juvenile story. The sonnet appeared in the "Irish Monthly" but the story is new. No doubt they will agree on terms if Hudson likes her work. No inclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's $5 remittance received and Miss Canedo is very grateful as she can now purchase something for her mother to benefit her health. She is glad to find out that her prayers are of service to her father. She will pray for Hudson's father daily now that she has found out. She offers her rosary daily, and has for 20 years, for Mother Angela. Miss Canedo will say any prayer preferred by Hudson. She has had little devotion to St. Joseph but has a fervent devotion to the Holy Ghost. Her...

Scope and Contents Miss Emery asks Hudson to recommend prayers for a Catholic who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in youth and then moved in with a Protestant family. She has been away from the sacraments for years and is now ill. A neighbor is trying to obtain a visit to her by a priest. Miss Emery thinks that four lines were omitted in the proof of the first stanza of the poem, and she gives the lines left out. The lines omitted are intended to bring in the strong faith of the man. In the last...

Scope and Contents He sends Bishop Gilmour's imprimatur for the manual. It would not be necessary but Gloden would prefer to have it printed in the book. Gloden has serious reasons for having the imprimatur included although it may seem singular to Hudson. Bishop Richard Gilmour has strange notions sometimes and cannot be relied upon. It was the Bishop that urged Gloden to have the manual printed as he was interested in spreading the devotion in the beginning and now he is the opposite. Gloden wants the...

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Mrs. Dorsey will send four chapters and should finish in three more. The story is full of live people. She asks Hudson for the publisher, Collyer's, address. Angie is no better. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Tello has been ill and asks Hudson to pray for him as prayer is the best medicine. Today everyone in Tello's family, including the baby received the blessing of St. Blasius and the entire congregation had their throats blessed. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father William Kroeger, nephew of Father Kroeger of Logansport, received tonsure and minor orders in the Cathedral at Fort Wayne, on January 23, subdeaconship, Jan. 24, deaconship, Jan. 25 and was ordained priest on January 26. Father Granger should inform Dwenger when he wants him to come and ordain, and what ordinations are desired. Hudson may declare the Ave Maria the official organ of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne, Indiana :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter received. Norris will be happy when he can meet and know Hudson personally. He has received a letter from Mr. Egan who is eagerly looking forward to his trip west. Norris has received all the back issues of the Ave Maria and has his volume bound. Enclosed are two sonnets, both addressed to his sisters, one of whom is a religious of the Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph in Kingston, Ontario, the other is an artist. She delights in painting altar pieces of Our Lady and her...

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Adam offers his sympathy to Hudson upon the death of his father and will pray for the repose of his soul. Encloses writings for the Ave Maria if worthy of notice. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He encloses $1, not for the Ave Maria, as he has a life subscription, but for the post horse that brings it to him. He does not believe in starving a free horse. He would have cheerfully given the same amount to the steed which carried Puerum Matrem Ejus in Egyptum. He wishes continued prosperity. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.