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Hudson's checks for $40 and $60 received. The two long years of illness in her family have curtailed their income and brought anxieties in regard to money matters. Blessed Lady must have commissioned Hudson to be her helper. Mrs. Dorsey heard all about Notre Dame from Mrs. Anderson whose son attends the University. Mrs. Anderson told Mrs. Dorsey that Hudson has Sisters working in the Ave Maria office which pleased Mrs. Dorsey very much. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Hudson's letter received today. Dallas has been called to Washington on business by wire today. He will be in Washington until March 2, when he will leave for South Bend. If Dallas is promoted he will go to San Felipe which is 165 mile from San Antonio and 35 miles from Brackettville, where Sadlier says there is a church. Old Mexico is 4 or 5 miles away. He will receive Hudson's congratulations when they meet. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. French had supposed that Hudson was a convert and was glad to be corrected. He has had a letter from Mr. Perkins who is enjoying the climate and the work but is a little homesick. French does not suppose that any special friendship would have obtained between the two saints mentioned, if they had known each other on earth. DeHoven was no less attractive a preacher than the French Abbe. In answer to Hudson's question, French means by the "American Church" one...

Scope and Contents Enclosed is the proof of a poem. Miss Starr asks if the "E" of the "Shrine of Our Lady of Stoeka" is their friend Miss Ella Edes . If it is Miss Edes, Miss Starr wants to compliment her on her contribution. She has lost the name and address of Hudson's friend who sent the verses for Our Lady and who is interested in hymns. She asks if there is anything written for the Feast of St. Benedict on his 13th centennial. "The World Converted by a Crucified Jew" is wonderfully effective. Miss...

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Knowing the deep interest Hudson takes in the Union, Drumgoole sends an early copy of "The Homeless Child" and a membership card as a present. He thanks Hudson for the kind notices of the Union in the Ave Maria. Reverse side: printed form describing the "Mission of the Immaculate Virgin ." No inclosures. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Egan has received a letter from Father Sorin; he resolves to do something tangible for Notre Dame soon. Hudson should take care of himself. The religious have some consolation in work but laymen do not. Hickey sends his best regards. Hudson should make Hickey happy by giving him a notice in the Ave Maria of the "Illustrated Catholic American ". McGee is doing very well and is much improved. He suggests getting out a circular for the schools and colleges with all the best parts out of...

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He encloses $2 for water of Lourdes. He is well but working hard. His "History of the Dioceses of Pittsburg and Allegheny" is in press with Benziger Brothers, New York, and is being printed at the rate of 20-25 pages a day. The book will be the size of "Smith's Elements of Ecclesiastical Law." He asks how "Mixed Marriages" is selling. He regrets not being able to write for the Ave Maria, but perhaps later he may find time for an occasional article. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo

Scope and Contents Toohey mailed two articles from the Volkszeitung which caught his fancy. He will send the pamphlet as soon as he can set to work at it. He has just returned from a sick call in Golden Gate and his pony had to wade through snow, and many times Toohey had to lead the pony. The winter has been intensely cold. The death of Father Mackin has thrown more work on Toohey. On a sick call to Galena he asked some of the men to find a room to hold "stations". Toohey hopes the bishop will call on...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe encloses an article for Palm Sunday. It is far enough in advance to make any rearrangement Hudson may find necessary. Also enclosed are the "Golden Gale" and the "Palmtrees of San Remo", the latter for the children's department. It is not new but is a tradition which cannot be too frequently repeated, since so many Catholics cling affectionately to the tale that Bresca suffered capital punishment. If he did, his descendants are ignorant of the fact. No inclosure. :: X-2-f...

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Miss Churchill has received $2 from Hudson. She has mailed him "Cinderella's Carnival". She is finishing the translation, the life of Emmanuel d'Astorps. She doubts if Hudson will like it but she will venture to mail it. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Miss Downing sends two prose articles for the Youth's Department. The poetical productions are from the pen of her sister. Miss Downing and her sister have both written for the "Young Catholic", and now are contributors for a series of children's books. Miss Sara T. Smith asked them why they did not write for the Ave Maria. They will do so if their articles are acceptable. They prefer to be known as Catholic writers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She sends an article for publication if Hudson believes it to be suitable. It may be too heavy for the Ave Maria. She will forward "Our Lady's Girdle" as soon as she has more information. Miss Edes will send the new "Gerarchia" when it is issued. A good Catholic paper is needed in Rome, as the "Aurora" does not amount to much. She discusses the press in Rome. Bishop Forchi has finally been appointed Bishop of Perugia. Miss Edes is sorry she alluded to it as she did before. She explains...

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Miss Storen gave Miss Emery the money for a year's subscription to the Ave Maria. Miss Emery has $5.25 for Hudson. She sends a story of St. Catherine de Ricci. She would like payment immediately if possible. She asks Hudson to pray for her and for two other people whose problems she discusses. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Carrier would like the enclosed hymn, translated by Dr. Neale, published in the "Ave Maria" if not too late. Carrier thanks Hudson for "Preludes." A complimentary letter was written to the author Francis Egan. Best wishes. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hudson's letter received, but not the Ave Maria. Sorry Hudson is not going to publish "Les Elapes" as it is interesting. She will try another publisher after it is completed. Miss Mannix has been writing a poem on the "Via Crucis". It is hard to do justice to such a subject. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Stoddard sends a manuscript for publication during Holy Week. It would do for another season, but the subject is for Holy Week. He will write later. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Miller asks Hudson if there would be any objection to publishing the gift of Thomas A. Hayes to Notre Dame. The facts have come to him but he does not want to use them if anyone objects. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The reason for his long silence is due to a want of good health and a course of Medical study in the University of New York. He received his M. D. diploma recently and his health is much improved. Thanks for the Ave Maria. He encloses a circular of a new work just issued, a copy will be sent to Hudson. A careful revision has been made and it should be entirely free of errors. Kenedy is also issuing a work "Little Lives of the Great Saints". It contains 31 lives and is meant to be a...

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He awaited the arrival of "Faith of Our Fathers" before answering Hudson's letter. The terms of O'Shea are good. He gives an order to send to O'Shea. He hopes all in "God's Country" are fasting and praying to compensate for the wild Texans. Regards to Fathers Maher and Vagnier. P.S. More explicit directions are enclosed, the card may be sent to O'Shea. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Dwenger encloses a second list of contributors for the poor in Ireland for publication. There has been 700 pounds sterling sent to the Bishops of Galway, Elphin, Kerry, Raphoe, Killala, Achonrg and Clanfert. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Egan sent a sonnet this morning. Mr. Hickey believes he can do some good for the sale of "Preludes" by getting some new notices. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Several numbers of the Ave Maria received. Grene is striving to make the paper known and appreciated. The homage paid to the Queen of Heaven is a recommendation to our people and they have the Blessed Virgin lodged at the bottom of their hearts. He has an account of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin on the Vistula, Prussian Poland, in 1877 with the sanction of the Bishop. Another paper has pressed him on the subject, but he had to decline because he is engaged in work for F. D....

Scope and Contents Enclosed are certificates for the February issues of the Ave Maria. In order to validate the copyright, the entry must be made in advance of publication on printed title. Copies must be sent within 10 days of publication. Additional copy of February number should be sent as well as 2 copies of January number to complete the copyright files. Two copies of "Meditations for the Young January" have arrived. If copyright is desired, the printed title and fee should be sent. No enclosure. ::...

Scope and Contents The Mother Superior of the Convent Trinita de Monti, Rome asked Toner to have the Ave Maria sent to her. All of the Sisters and the pupils who read English are delighted with its Catholic tone. Enclosed is $3 for payment for a year for "Madam Boutourlin Trinita de Monti Rome." That is the address given as the Italian government hates the convent. He may be able to send more subscriptions later. The Madam Superior inquired if there are any Catholic journals who would employ a Russian...

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Hudson's charity is known to Schiffmacher. He has been sent out to a new mission covering about 1000 square miles. He describes the wretched conditions there. There are only 20 Catholic Families in the Red Oak Mission. He asks for an appeal in the Ave Maria for funds. Children 16 to 19 have not the crudest idea of religion. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo

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She finds the Ave Maria belongs to the class of "fashionable" Catholics who are ashamed of Ireland, as they would have been ashamed of the Mother of God before the Christian world paid her homage. Poor Ireland— or rather she should say, rich Ireland, fashionable pupils will come and worship at the feet of her fruitful, patient — holy pupils. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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The Ave Maria has been received. It has greatly improved. She sends a poem, "Via Coneis" for Holy Week. If Hudson does not want the poem he should inform her so she may have it published in the "Telegraph." Hudson need not return the manuscript. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Brother Stanislaus has safely reached Washington but has not yet seen any of the Congressmen. He will visit Mr. Calkins at his residence as soon as the session closes, in order to ascertain what changes he will advise in the Appeal. He regrets that he did not stop in Baltimore and visit the Custom House on the special clauses relating to the importation of works of Art. He may be able to make them out in the Congressional Library. It was the wish of Father Superior Edward Sorin to find...

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Lady Georgiana asks for a corner in the Ave Maria for an appeal for an Irish woman. If Hudson can not print it he should send it to a newspaper. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Strub had trouble pushing his lottery. The drawing will be postponed until March 31 at the new convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph. A Mass was said for Hudson's father. Enclosed is $2 for the rebuilding of Notre Dame. Conway, Arkansas is now called Morrillton. Sic. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo