Scope and Contents Enclosed is $35 from Mr. Brosnan. He pays for all his subscribers and the $12 due for 6 copies for 1879. The payment for 6 copies for 1880 will be paid later. Brother Stanislaus called on Mrs. Saul who desires to have the paper continued. He had no identification to show he was from Notre Dame so did not call on more. Mr. Brosnan wishes to know Mrs. Shoemaker's address. Stanislaus will send the notices of the papers. He is working to get their bill strengthened against Senator Morrill's...

Scope and Contents This letter was enclosed with one written on April 26. Hudson should send the "Ave Maria" to Brother Stanislaus' brother, who is a good friend of the Sisters at the Orphan Asylum. He should take a life subscription and avoid the trouble of remitting. Brother Stanislaus has met Tom Ewing, Jr., who has been neglecting his religious duties according to a remark made at General O'Beirne's. Hudson should insert a petition for him in the various confraternities and another who is too intimate...

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Miss Emery is glad Hudson liked the translation. He may use "Lucy's Consolation" as a title instead of "A Royal Answer." She discusses corrections in the work. Miss Jessie McKinnon, whose address is given, paid her subscription tonight. Should Miss Emery deduct payment for the writings from the amount she has on hand? :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16 mo

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Hudson should have received the conclusion of "Barbara's Lesson" by now. Miss Meany thought Hudson would like to have the stories connected to form a series. She sets a price of $20 for all thirteen stories. "St. Anne" will be ready by the end of May. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Russell wishes Hudson a Happy and Holy May. No one deserves it more than the editor of the Ave Maria. Some of his friends are going to subscribe for the Ave Maria. Russell will send a book of pious verses next week entitled "Madonna". It was Hudson's help that partly pushed his "Emmanuel" on to its 5th edition. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 18mo

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The enclosed incident is translated from the Wahrheits-Freund." Toohey likes to translate from the German, as he is not as familiar with German as French and wants to increase his knowledge of it. An old German came 30 miles in a snow storm to make his Easter Duty. He discusses his translations. Hudson is to send the "Ave Maria" to P.A. Gushurst. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's two letters received. Egan is sending Charles de Hay's ? book "Hesperus". Egan hopes de Hay will become a Catholic. Rusking said it was a pity that man de Hay ? with such talents should not devote himself to God. Egan asks for a letter introducing him to some English Catholics, particularly literary Catholics. He is anxious to meet Aubrey de Veri. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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An extra copy of the "Illustrated Weekly" is being mailed. It is one of the best issues. Respects to Father Zahm and Professor Edwards. How is Father Zahm progressing in the scientific thoughts? McGee hopes to develop his someday. They may prove to be "great expectations." :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Sister Josephine sends an account of their new oratory written purposely for the Ave Maria. She will mail a story for the Children's Department keeping with the month of June. The writer of "A Pilgrimmage to a new shrine of the Sacred Heart" has handed her a story to copy for the children. Sister St. Josephine thanks Hudson for past favors. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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The verse on the opposite side of the letter is for the Ave Maria. The verse, "Veni Sancte Spiritus", is on the back of the letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Schiffmacher received $18 this week. He hopes Hudson's health has improved. There will be a Novena of Masses said for Schiffmacher's benefactors during the last 9 days of May. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Miss Conroy reads the "Ave Maria" constantly. Sister Agnes advised her to send the enclosed lines to Hudson. She has never sent her work for publication before. The only time she has the inspiration to write is on "Feasts of Our Lady" or "Our Lord." P.S. She will pray for blessings on the "Ave Maria." :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16 mo

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Enclosed is a notice of a death. It may be long, but the notes furnished were so interesting. Sister Theodosia hopes it will be worthy of publication. Enclosed is $1 for 6 copies to be mailed to Mrs. Mary A. Lowe, and 3 copies to herself, to be distributed to the members of his family. She wishes prosperity for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo

Scope and Contents Grene thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. The Polish apparitions were sent to the "Dublin Weekly News" as Hudson did not mention if he wanted them. The first three numbers are being sent to Hudson. A cure at Knock has occurred and the clergy will report on it to Father Cavanagh, P.P., of Knock. Grene walked to the spot, Longwood, and had it confirmed by the priest and doctor. He recounts the events of the cure. Grene gave Anne Gray, the little girl who was cured, an English copy of the...

Scope and Contents Enclosed is another of the series of industrial stories. Hudson over paid her for "Barbara's Lesson". Will Hudson take the whole series? The first tale was not altogether suited for youthful readers. Her idea of children's reading is something that will expand their faculties. There is much frivolity in the best Catholic families. Some influence is needed to keep up the tone of baptized children. Miss Meany is glad Hudson liked "Our Lady of Miracles". If Hudson approves of it she will...

Scope and Contents Toohey sent Hudson a map of the two parishes, Lead and Deadwood. The lion's share of work falls on Toohey. Father James Gleeson will likely get more from Deadwood and Fort Meade in gold than Toohey will draw from his entire parish. There are a great many cities on the map. Some have 5 or 6 cabins. The only inhabitant found was a negro. These so called cities may amount to something in time and several of our Fathers will find work. Custer City has begun to revive. Several have gone from...

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Enclosed is $1 for the suffering poor of Ireland from a friend. The lady did not want her name given. Miss Emery heard of the reception into the Church of a friend of hers in Washington, formerly an Episcopalian. She thanks Hudson for payment of her articles. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Miss Mann sent by express a package for the needy missions and one for Hudson. The Cardinal examined sets of vestments made by the Ladies of the Sacred Heart and gave his blessing to the ladies. She would like to know where this mission is. Note added; the writer is a daughter of Mrs. F. Mann but could be a daughter-in-law. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has not received the acknowledgement of the $35 sent to Hudson on Mr. Brosnan's account. James Fenner, in a letter, mentions the fact that he is reaching his 18th year and wishes a change of duty in the pressroom. A transfer should be carefully made or it may prove annoying to Brother Romanus. The weary drag in the press room is monotonous and is apt to create a morbid feeling, but it would hardly be worthwhile to make a change in the press room. Dennis' time in the press...

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The announcement in the papers of Mrs. Carrington's arrival from Europe is misleading; she has not been to Europe. Her health is better and the cool air of Lake Ontario confirms it. Mrs. Carrington managed to read the Ave Maria at different places, but she has not seen a number since April 24. She asks for the back numbers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They are right; Egan can't get at the root of the matter. "Preludes" was not noticed in "The Freeman" for the same reason. Somebody has been doing understand work. Rossiter? Johnson remembers Hudson's call with pleasure. Johnson fancies there is some animosity there. Can anybody throw some light on the matter? :: X-2-f A. Card S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He has made the corrections on the proof, and sends it to Hudson. He hopes Hudson is not overworking. He is leaving Limerick the fifteenth for Holy Cross, where he will give a mission. He will send more of the story at that time. Many thanks for the Ave Maria. He has read the article appealing to the children. It will be pleasing to the Holy Ghost to have little children become Apostles of Charity. This will enable the poor children to return to Mass and school. Murphy cannot keep the...

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At the request of Mother Annunciata, C.S.C., who is ill, Sister Bethlehem asks for 100 of the little souvenirs Hudson mentioned. Sister asks Hudson to pray that the Mother may be well in a few days. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Hudson should come north as he has hundreds of friends who want to meet him. Hudson's love for the human race has made everyone love him. Hickey was enthusiastic when he described Hudson to Egan. "The Tablet" is out with a notice of "Preludes." De Hay is a member of one of the oldest families in New York, and is a nephew of Radman Drake, who wrote the famous American poem. De Hay is a graduate of Yale and very talented. He wrote the "Bohemian" and "Hesperus." Egan asks Hudson to give...

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Miss Churchill will mail another short article soon. She asks to have inserted among the intentions of the confraternity, her father's conversion. Her father is an unbeliever of all revealed religion and never goes to church. This situation is pitiful, as he is getting aged and has poor health. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp. 12 mo.

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Ryder returned from New York City. Before leaving for the city a set of the "New York Catholic" was mailed. Ryder wrote to the "Catholic Telegraph" but they have not replied. Hudson has not yet noticed in the Ave Maria where Ryder wants to dispose of sets of the "New York Catholic." He will send an article on Catholic poets and poetry soon. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Hudson's letter and souvenir received. Miss Mann hoped the vestments would arrive in time for Pentecost. The money should pay expenses from Notre Dame to the Mission. If money due her comes, she will send some for Lady Georgianna Fullerton. Miss Mann enjoys doing the little things. The good Missionary should be grateful to Hudson. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp. 12 mo

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Sister Josephine is forwarding the story as promised. If unsuitable for publication she will not feel hurt. She only wished to offer humble tribute of thankfulness to the Sacred Heart while making some acknowledgment to the Ave Maria. Did the account of the new shrine of Notre Dame de Pug reach Hudson? Perhaps it was not suitable. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Gibson makes known the death of his sister, Anna Marie Gibson, who died suddenly on May 1. She was a devout person and lover of the Blessed Mother. Gibson asks the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a communication found in the "Visitors Papers." ? :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is a paragraph notice. Sister gives thanks for the Librarian and the Academy for the two books. She had underrated Mrs. Dorsey's work. As Catholic teachers they should try to lift the pupils out of the mire of story reading, as it is like gossip. As earnest effort arising from a deep sense of the good would make it easy to change the standard for the young. Adults love trifling reading and they cannot impart to the pupils that which they do not believe themselves. It is a...