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Tello apologizes for not answering sooner. He did not see the passage Hudson mentioned. May Hudson and his journal fare exceeding well. P.S. Judge Edmund F. Dunne's address was sensible. God prosper him. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister Lalor thanks Hudson for the donations received for the suffering Irish. She wishes some of the generous Americans could see the tears of gratitude flow, when help is received by those in distress. May the Sacred Heart reward them. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Mrs. Nader's husband, John Nader, became a life subscriber for the Ave Maria in the first year of its publication. Their pastor, Father John Tanzer, Fort Hamilton, New York, told them it would be a blessing in their household. The name is a prayer. Mrs. Nader encloses a sketch and would like to write similar sketches for the Children's Department, if accepted. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Enclosed is a cut of the Latin Catalog containing the description of our Octavo Missals. No other editions are kept. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stoddard thanks Hudson for the favors, the back issues of the Ave Maria, and for the invitation to the Notre Dame Commencement. Stoddard will send other verses soon. His address is changed; he informs Hudson of his new one. Stoddard's parents have gone to the Sandwich Islands with his sister. Now he is alone. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Adams is going to give the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius to the Sisters. He discusses the subscriptions of two people whom he knows. Adam has built a new house and now will be able to accomodate Hudson. He was going to write something about the celebration of the Millenary since the discovery of Our Lady of Monsserah. Adam lists a fact copied from a Spanish paper called "Fenir", concerning the preservation of the body of St. Diego of Alcala. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Miss Mann felt sorry for the priest in Iowa who had his altar covered with paper. She thought of sending him some linen covers. She sent Hudson $4 for expenses, and she hopes he will keep the linens. If Hudson keeps them she will make 2 more for Red Oak, Iowa. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

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Miss Waylen gives Hudson her new address. She encloses a sonnet. "The Illustrated Catholic American" offers prizes for sonnets but will not consider Miss Waylen's on the grounds of professionalism. It was a barren compliment. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Hudson's telegram received. The fifth part of the story of the "Statue" was mailed yesterday. The third installment was mailed that day and the second was mailed 10 or 11 days previously. Have all of these been lost? Miss Meany will send the conclusion tomorrow, two weeks before it should appear. If any portion is missing, Hudson should write. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Sister St. Ignatius asks Hudson to send her some of the Souvenirs of the retreat of 1880, and for a list of people who may be induced to take chances on the Washington Autograph letter. Hudson should answer by Sister M. Ursula who is the bearer of this letter. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Mrs. Spalding thanks Hudson for the water of Lourdes and the picture of Our Lady of Knock as well as for making her a life member to the "Ave Maria." She hopes that in the future she will be able to give more than thanks as she would not be without the Ave Maria. Mrs. Spalding asks a share in Hudson's prayers for her husband and children. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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The "Two Artists" was written for the Children's Department. The spirit of the story is young. If Hudson did not intend it for children he should put it where he thinks best. She leaves it willingly to his discretion. :: X-2-f A. Postcard Unsigned 32 mo

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Mrs. Lynch has lost her husband who died July 2. He was Conlan A. Lynch and died of typhoid fever. She asks Hudson to say a Mass for the repose of his soul. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Hudson's card received. The manuscripts have been mailed regularly. The final pages should be at Notre Dame by Monday. So many failures of the mail in succession are not probable so the articles must have been mislaid at the publication office. Miss Meany will rewrite any part that is missing. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32 mo

Scope and Contents Stanislaus came to New York by way of Boston. He has examined the "Acme" presses and saw them at work in Boston. He discusses printing presses. Stanislaus would not have gone to Boston without informing Hudson, but after being ready to start by rail for New York, his brother had him take an ocean trip from Baltimore to Boston, saying it would be more healthful. Stanislaus met Father F. Kollop at Sweeny's. He left for France. Enclosed is a postal order for $12. Brother Louis can fix any...

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He sends an article on Mr. Toole, a brave fireman. Father Hughes in his sermon of the deceased, said Toole was true to his God, as well as true to man. The business men have collected $3,000 for the widow; the Christian Brothers will board and educate the boy gratuiously until he becomes a young man. There are two children, a boy and a girl. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Enclosed is proof of a notice written for "The Catholic" about the death of Lambing's mother, who was a member of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Mary. A notice in the "Ave Maria" would please Lambing if proof is suitable. Remember her in prayer. No enclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Stanislaus is busy looking about the business of purchasing a press in New York. He discusses printing presses. Hudson should write to Stanislaus in care of Sweeny's Hotel or Thomas Clark. Stanislaus has to use quinine for his malaria. Being busy, he had no time to see the publishers about Father General's Edward Sorin book, "Bernadette". :: X-2-f A.L.S. 6 pp. 12 mo

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Tello thanks Hudson for the advertisement in Gloden's pamphlet. It is a new work to Tello. He regrets to hear Hudson has been ill. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 1 p. 32 mo

Scope and Contents Egan was delighted to receive Hudson's long letter. It was a disappointment to Egan not to be able to attend the commencement, not so much the commencement, as not seeing Hudson. Egan is to meet Brother Stanislaus this afternoon. "Beth" wants condensation as well as the serial. A Miss Conway writes pleasant short stories if her tendency towards hasty "dramatic" sensations could be checked. Egan sees the faults of the "Illustrated Catholic American" better than Hudson. Brother Stanislaus...

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Hudson's remittance received. The poor people are very grateful. The bank has declined cashing the check as it was made payable to "Eugene Kelly Co." MacEvilly is returning it for correction. He will retain the Galway Diocese. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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She sends a letter received from Michael Kelly of Fall River, Massachusetts, containing an account of the miracles at Knock. It may be suitable for the "Ave Maria". If not suitable, it should be returned as Sister Colsa ? wishes her friends to read it. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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She sends the form of advertisement requested. Miss Donnelly has been suffering with neuralgia. She is very weak. She gives regards to all at Notre Dame. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Stanislaus gives various prices to Hudson on printing presses including a correction on a price stated in his last letter. He describes the New Campbell press in detail. Stanislaus wishes to talk to the McLaugh in Brothers about the working qualities of the press. Stanislaus called at Hickey's and they were "overhauling" Hudson for not noticing the "American Catholic." Maurice Egan invited Stanislaus to Brooklyn to dine. Father I. Bergrath was staying at Sweeny's Hotel also. He has gone...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has arrived at a conclusion regarding the best press for the money that will fit the requirements. After much consideration he has decided the Cottrell Babcock is the better press. Stanislaus explains why the Cottrell press is superior to the other presses examined and the difference in price range. Freight must be paid from Rhode Island but a man from the factory branch house will set it up merely for his transportation fee. It will work both "Ave Maria" forms together. If...

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Dunne has been ill but expects to go home tomorrow, Hudson should inform Brother Francis de Sales that several "Irish Scenes" have been looked over but none suit. One will be selected from 4 or 5 that may do. Many thanks for the Chronicle of St. Anthony. Regards to all. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Reilly thanks Hudson for sending the name and address of the Presbyterian clergyman who preached on "Our Lady" last May. Enclosed is a clipping that appeared in the "Catholic Mirror." Mr. Brown is probably Mr. McGonigle's successor. Reilly would like to know if his inference is correct. Clipping enclosed. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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Wood apologizes for not acknowledging Hudson's letter or invitation to the commencement. A new clergyman has come to Michigan City at St. Mary's Church. The only news of Mr. Perkins is through Hudson. Wood asks to be remembered in Hudson's prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Sister St. Ignatia received the two "Souvenirs of the Retreat". Can there be reprints? She hoped six could be obtained to send to those who would receive benefit from them. Hudson should not bother about the exchanges. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Hudson should substitute Hong-Kong for Shanghai when it appears in the manuscript. Mrs. Dorsey cannot understand how she made such a mistake as to write "Shanghai" since Hong-Kong belongs to the English. It is one of the eastern ports where travelers meet. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32 mo