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Sister Mary of St. Hortense has just learned of the death of her niece's husband, Mr. James Gleason, of South Boston, Massachusetts. She asks Hudson to place his name in the "Ave Maria" for the prayers of the association. His wife requests a Mass be said for the repose of his soul. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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The Mother Superior is going to send a number to Mr. Kists ? on the Washington letter. She is delighted with the idea and would like to know where she could get the document lithographed. Sister Mary thanks Hudson for the $1 and asks Hudson to pray for their undertaking. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has looked over more types of presses but has given the order to Cottrell and Babcock as theirs is the best for the money. The order is enclosed, drawn up by young Mr. Cottrell who is attending to the business while his father is at the factory. Hudson should sign it so nobody can say Stanislaus acted unauthorized. The press will be ready in September. Stanislaus was introduced to the Superior of the seminary at Williamsburg who was going to the springs in Virginia for his...

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Hudson has been a luxurious smoker, to be able to choose such plants. Egan allowed Kehoe, MacCarthy, and Galway to share the gift as Hickey does not smoke. The first form of "The Review" must go to press as it is 9 P.M. Stanislaus is a brick. Miss Conway writes, protesting against Eliot Ryder's article. The "Ave Maria" is making itself felt. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter awaiting Ryder upon his return from New York. Ryder is sorry to hear of Hudson's illness. He will make selections from various poems and bind them under the title of "The Catholic Parnassus." It will be published in New York, probably late in spring. He encloses verses for the "Ave Maria." :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 8 vo

Scope and Contents Stanislaus sends a copy of the order to Hudson, for the press, to keep so the manufacturers will fulfill the conditions. He sends the only copy of "The Professional Record" he has. The French copy of Henri Lassere's book he would like to keep. Stanislaus informed Hickey what Hudson said about notices of the "Illustrated Catholic American" and Hickey said Hudson did more for McGee. Egan was delighted to hear from Hudson. Stanislaus believes the publication of Bishop Moran's letter on the...

Scope and Contents Stoddard's mail now comes in "lots" as he gets many letters. He feels out of the world with the quietness that reigns in the islands. It was very refreshing to receive Hudson's letter. Stoddard does not care to return to the world, but he is fearful for the future. Living is very expensive where he is now, far more than in the United States. Stoddard trys to be contended and thanks Hudson for his prayers. Father John Pinasco, S.J ., has sent Stoddard a statue of the Madonna. Could...

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Hudson should send a check as soon as possible. Mrs. Dorsey is urged to write for it due to circumstances. Hudson will understand. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32mo

Scope and Contents Another remittance received. Her good friend, Mrs. Power Lalor, who had Lady Georgiana raise the special fund, was in London. She is very grateful for what has been done as it enables her to help many sufferers. This lady was the Secretary of the New York Herald Fund for the Children's Department who granted her 10,000 pounds for the feeding of school children on the anniversary of the death of her little daughter. "Little Edith" she said had something to do with it. Daniel O'Connell's...

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Schiffmacher gives thanks for the $5 received from "a friend". He thought that everyone had forgotten him. Hudson should say a prayer to St. Anne for him. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32mo

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The envelope for Father Murphy did not accompany Hudson's letter. :: X-2-f A.L. Unsigned 1p. 12mo

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Hudson's letter received. Miss Nader thanks Hudson for mailing the rejected manuscripts to her. The amount expended is enclosed. Miss Nader will gladly contribute articles for the Youth's Department, to the extent of her ability. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Enclosed is their advertisement and some papers with marked paragraphs for Hudson to select to fill the page. After seeing Hudson, Sister Mary saw Father Granger who told her to Frank being in South Bend. She asks Hudson to guide him and God will reward him for his charity. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The altar lace and cloths were received from Mrs. Isabella Mann of New York. If Mrs. Mann is the donor he would like to send her a particle of the miraculous hazel bush of Blessed Margaret Mary of Paray de Monial. Schiffmacher will give Hudson a particle also if he has none. He prays for special graces from the Sacred Heart for Hudson. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo

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King regrets that Hudson did not receive some issues for 1879 of the "Angelus." The letter of requesting the numbers was sent to Liverpool instead of London which delayed its delivery, but it was delivered through Mr. Washbourne. King thanks Hudson for sending the "Ave Maria." He asks for prayers. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Enclosed is $150 for members of the congregation, whose names are given, to be enrolled in the Association of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All have not paid. Another list of about 100 will be sent in a month. O'Leary has been received by Bishop Dwenger and will be sent to the Milwaukee Seminary. Best regards to all. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. The stories in the book have been translated. The book will be returned by express today. Dennison is backward in religious training. Miss Stace would like a larger book to translate, if Hudson has influence with a book seller. The children resent the implanting of Catholic manners. Baptized and having made their first Communion, they claim the name Catholic. A lot of work will be required before a Catholic spirit is obtained. The new pastor has given Miss...

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Hudson's letter and money order received. Miss Meany will send "The Eve of the Assumption" on Friday, hoping it will arrive in time for the Festival. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Enclosed is $20 a Catholic lady asked her to send. Mrs. S. asks to have Masses and prayers offered for her Protestant husband who has contracted the habit of taking opium. She speaks of his reform after prayers of the Association of the Sacred Heart were said for him. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson is correct about the Illustrated Catholic American, but he has no idea how economical the paper is operated. Egan will keep and use part of the suggestions in Miss Starr's letter. The sonnet of Ethel Tani is good. Brother Stanislaus, C.S.C. is blooming like a rose and another week at the sea shore will give him another year of life. Hudson should come. Mr. Shea's address is in care of Frank Leslie. Hudson is right about Mivart; those notices only fill space. MacCarthy contributes...

Scope and Contents Hudson's two letters received. Regarding that of Miss Starr, Hudson is at liberty to do whatever will be to her interest. Miss Eliza Allen Starr seldom received her due praise for her talent. Her collection is the only one that can be read with pleasure after reading any of the poems of the Elizabethan era. Other Catholic poets have an artificial style, with the exception of Maurice Francis Egan . Miss Starr's simplicity is the graceful ease of the 16th and 17th century. Mrs. Cooke...

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He sends a check for a novena of Masses for the Holy Souls. Hudson should remember Hickey in his prayers. Brother Stanislaus, C.S.C., recently has gone to the seashore upon Hickey's advice. Stanislaus looks better and the seashore will add years to his life. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Stace gives thanks for the $1.50 received. The translation ordered was sent by express Tuesday. She has put the translation at 40 pages, but has since thought that it will not reach that length. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Hudson's letter with remittance for "St. Cecilia Bridal" received. Miss Waylen would like another copy of the number. "Altar Flowers" was a charming story. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Ryder wrote in reply to Eliza A. Starr. His compilation of Catholic poetry has been a labor of love. Ryder has found the work from the time of Chaucer to the beginning of the present century. What manner should Ryder proceed to obtain the biographies of Miss Donnelly, Miss Starr or Miss Skidmore? It is difficult to ascertain whether a person is Catholic or not. There are many Catholics who have written nothing worthy of being included in a volume which contains...

Scope and Contents Eliot Ryder lunched with Egan. Egan was wrong about the "human heart" and the "divine art of poetry." Ryder orated at great length and exhorted Egan to be true to his own convictions. Egan wonders if this is the kind of thing a fellow likes to take in with his modest half-brother of frugal repeat. In Rockaway, Brother Stanislaus was comparing the beauty of the New York belles with that which makes the Indiana girls so generally admired. Ryder informed Egan that he was more a child as...

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Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Miss Emery thanks Hudson for the Mass. Due to the Mass Mr. W still lives. He rallied from the attack in a manner not thought possible. Today is the feast of the Portiuncula. The "Ave Maria" arrived. :: X-2-f A. Postcard Unsigned 32mo

Scope and Contents Ffrench would like to teach in one of the colleges as he has had 8 years teaching experience. The whole of the literary portion of last summer's Exhibition in Sacramento was left to Ffrench. Hudson should try to procure a position for him in one of the colleges. Ffrench is a total abstainer from intoxicants. Until has value is proved, a moderate salary would be satisfactory. Ffrench gives Hudson his address in care of Father Powers at the Cathedral. The bishop has given use of a large...

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He sends the ad to be published in the "Ave Maria". Father Peter Paul Cooney is a wretched looking speciment of humanity and appears to be very penitent. The members of the temperance Society declare it was better for their sake, it was the roof he fell from, and not the sidewalk. Father P. P. is suffering very much, and will be unable to say Mass for about 6 weeks. Kelly is delighted with Watertown. He sends regards and asks for a remembrance in the Mass. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12 mo

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This letter is being written at the suggestion of the Archbishop about the nuns of the Precious Blood. Miss Hoskin enlists the aid of the "Ave Maria" to spread the devotion of this order. Miss Hoskin, who is a convert, has been collecting for the nuns for two years. Publishing her appeal would aid greatly. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo