Scope and Contents Miss Starr is writing only to secure a visit with Hudson and not to assure him a welcome. Hudson will be at the dedication of the new St. James. Father Riordan has two seats for Miss Starr. She will have dinner with Mrs. Kinzia immediately after Mass. She will be home by five and hopes Hudson will visit her. Miss Starr is pleased to see her "Appian Way" coming out so regularly. She set five o'clock as the time because Hudson usually comes around that time on his own accord. She wants to...

Scope and Contents Enclosed are some lines regarding Lacordaire's letters that may be published if found worthy. Dallas is in his house living as only an army officer can, waiting for the order which will require him to move again. After 25 years, this life gets tiresome. Dallas has no ambition which is caused by hearing that he soon will have to break up his home for the wilderness. He describes the location of Brackettville or Fort Clark, Texas. The Atchison, Topeka, and Sante Fe Railroad will pass...

Scope and Contents Dallas' feelings are more outraged than before. He gives Hudson a sketch of their "religious privileges." Three months ago two priests, Fathers Kelly and Heyburn, were assigned to an unfinished stone church. Father Kelly succumbed to the bad influences and is now in Nebraska. Father A. Heyburn S.J. is 25 years old and has been in the Jesuit order for 6 years. He lives at Eagle Pass, just across the border from Piedras Negros, where his congregation numbers many hundreds. He visits Ft....

Scope and Contents Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly has donated to the Irish Relief Committee of Philadelphia a collection of her poems not previously published. O'Shea is giving his services free of charge. The merit of the volume, which will be published about June 1st, will make it a book desirable by any Catholic. The object to which the proceeds will go appeals strongly to the Educational Institutions that provide premium books for their pupils. They may do a twofold good, procure a model book, and help a...

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Phelan does not know the correct address of Miss Fitzgerald of "Mossy Woodlands". He asks Hudson to forward the enclosed letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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He sends an account of a trip by Bishop John J. Keane to Boydtown, Virginia . The story came through his brother in Washington. What a wonderful work the Ave Maria is accomplishing! He sends alms and asks Hudson to pray that they be sent a worthy pastor. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is a legend, "Rhyme of the Friar Stephen", founded on authentic facts recorded in Abbe Mac's Narrative of the Tartar missions. It was recited at Villanova College but has never been published. Miss Donnelly owes Hudson an apology. She offered to the Irish Famine Fund a volume of poems including "Saint Hubert's Last Hunt" which belongs to the Ave Maria. The book is entitled "Legend of the Best Beloved and other Poems in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus." It was offered through...

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Richards has been trying to save for the distressed Irish brethern. In looking for a channel to communicate their mite, there would be none better than that of Lady Georgiana Fullerton's notice in the "Ave Maria". Enclosed is $5 to add to her remittance. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Ryder sent the file of the "Catholic." He encloses a notice that may be altered as desired. In the letter that did not reach Hudson, Ryder used Hudson's name among others as reference for his ability as a Catholic writer. It was kind of Hudson to inform Ryder of Mr. Galway's retirement. The articles will be ready to mail soon. P.S. The postage on a set of the "Catholic" is $.15 so in charging $.25 Ryder gets a trifle more than if they were sold for wastepaper....

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. She sends him two letters to read and return. One is from Harry Baden's mother, whose name is now de Vangas. Harry's mother is a convert and the grandmother promised to become a Catholic if Harry Baden could be cured. This letter is written three months after Harry's seemingly fatal wounds, but his health seems very good. One of his limbs was crushed in such manner that amputation was thought impossible. The other was to be amputated above the ankle. They are...

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Ryder encloses an article for the "Ave Maria". There is much to say on the subject. He will write a series of articles on Catholic poets if the idea is favorable. The series would consist of biography with special selections and quotations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Two papers received reminded French of a debt. French would not object to having his letter suggest an article to the Editor of the "Catholic World." French said in a letter to Hudson "Invective has no weight with me no matter from what source it comes." He wants to know if that was intended for a shot at him, as he never does such things consciously. Has Hudson heard from Perkins? He seems to be cutting loose all of his old associations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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In looking over the article mailed to Hudson, Ryder finds he was too severe on John Boyle O'Reilly . Mr. O'Reilly is a zealous Catholic. Hudson should omit any harsh words in the article if published. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents There were 15 persons confirmed in Lead last Sunday. The Sunday previous Father Gleeson confirmed nine in Deadwood. The papers and book received. A snow storm of eight hours duration is taking place. Neither the community nor the missions will benefit by Toohey's appointment. Father Provincial used to get Toohey up for meditation in the morning when he lived next door. Saying Mass in Deadwood at 7:30 A.M. gives him time for meditation and for sleep. Toohey's health was not very good...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe hoped to be at Notre Dame today. Their house is undergoing repairs. She will come as soon as possible as she desires to see Hudson. Busybodies make it very painful endeavoring to pry into your sacred devotions. Many people think they should convert her because of her cheerful disposition. When Miss Howe was at St. Mary's of the Woods last summer, everyone was coaxing her to go to confession as though she had been a thief. A woman of thirty has different devotions than a...

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Kelly wants to borrow Hudson's copy of "The Illustrated Record of the Apparitions at Knock" published by F. D. Sullivan, Dublin. The book would be well taken care of. Enclosed are stamps for postage if request is granted. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 8 vo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is Mr. Gushurst's subscription. An article describing a banquet in honor of their Bishop is also enclosed. It was a most enjoyable occasion and ninety persons were present. The Bishop is pleased with everything and his parting wish was to find Toohey present on his next visit. He left the power with them to consecrate chalices and dedicate churches. If Toohey must return to Notre Dame he will take his "Chapel" with him, formerly Father General's Edward Sorin, C.S.C. . Father...

Scope and Contents Father William Corby C.S.C. said in his letter to Brother Stanislaus that he had written to Senators McDonald, Bayard, and Voorhees in regard to their action. They will do all they can to conclude the matter. Stanislaus wrote them a note of thanks hoping they may push the matter further. The people in Washington are as sensible to gratitude as anyone. McDonald was very grateful when a copy of Maurice Francis Egan's poems were presented to him. It is prayers of the Community at home, the...

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Dallas requests the "Ave Maria" and the "Scholastic" to be sent to his present address. The fort is quite pleasant. Dallas' Colonel, D. S. Stanley, is a practical Catholic. The children are at St. Mary's. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Hudson's letter received. Tears came to her eyes to think of the altar covered with paper. Miss Mann told Hudson, "if I receive some money due me, and has been due for years, I would send some to Ireland." Some of the money has come so she will send $10 to Lady Geogianna Fullerton and $10 to the good priest. She asks Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3 pp. 32 mo

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French has returned all issues of the "Catholic World." Missing numbers are caused by the mail. French regrets losses. Hudson should tell him which numbers are missing, so that they may be replaced. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Father Jonin's work received. Miss Churchill's father read some of it and expressed his disbelief in its teachings. When he finishes reading it, she will return it. Miss Susan L. Emery has informed her that an article of hers appeared in the "Ave Maria." She would like a copy of the issue it appeared in. Another short sketch is enclosed. Miss Churchill is interested in Father Harper's Metaphysics, but finds it hard. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp 12mo

Scope and Contents Edes has received Hudson's letters. She has been ill. She hopes to fulfill all obligations and promises interrupted by the illness and death of her second mother Miss McBride and the settlement of affairs. Edes sends a letter for the Ave Maria subject to Hudson's approval. She will be satisfied with the same paid to Daniel Paul, $10 for a monthly letter. Though not pretending to equal Paul as a writer, she believes she has a better source of information than Paul could possibly attain...

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Illness in the family has prevented Norris from writing. It would have been a charm of novelty to attend commencement as Norris never attended college, but he cannot accept. Norris is writing to Egan in response to a sympathetic letter. He is under deep obligation to Hudson for his kindness. Norris asks a remembrance at the altar. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Enclosed is a short notice for "The Best Beloved, etc." and "The Amateur." Miss Starr wonders why Hudson did not have Eliot Ryder write the notice since Miss Donnelly is one of his favorites. She was unhappy at the way he ignored everyone but John Boyle O'Reilly, Mr. Egan, Mr. Norris and Miss Donnelly. As to the American converts Miss Starr has never seen anything from Mrs. Kitchum . She believes Mrs. Ellet is a Catholic poet. William H. C. Hosnin ? wrote only like Longfellow, Catholic...

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Six copies of the "Universe" are being mailed to Hudson. Manly Tello will write soon and gives his regards to Hudson and Judge Dunne, if still at Notre Dame. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

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The enclosed hymn to St. Anne was written for the girls of St. Vincent's Asylum but has not been printed. It may be of use to Hudson. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 16mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter and remittance for the suffering children of Galway received. Money was never more wanted than it is this month. There is hope of a happy harvest. The people are very grateful to the charitable American children. Without their aid the poor children could not get to school or to Mass. The children who subscribed to help the children of Ireland must feel joy in their hearts, by depriving themselves of something they want. The aid they give wipes the tears of sorrow from...

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Hudson has the letter and book she sent last week. On rereading her friend's letter, she finds that the author will give the rights for a small sum. Her work has always been in the interests of charity, and if Miss Prestat translates it for Hudson, she will send some of the remuneration to her friend and Hudson will have the rights to use the work as he wishes. :: X-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Quigley requests Hudson to send Express 25 copies of the "Ave Maria" and 100 copies of Pamphlet Form. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo