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Depending upon Hudson's kindness to aid her she requests that he obtain employment for her on some magazine either as a translator of French stories or as a writer of original essays. Any money she would earn as a result of her literary work would be devoted to the development of her parish church which is sadly in need of outside financial assistance. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3 pp. 12 mo

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He repeats his request to have the payment for the enclosed and previous letter on beatification and canonization sent to a friend whose name is contained herein. Now that it has been enlarged he believes that the Ave Maria could easily arrange for the publication of a monthly letter from Rome. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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He asks how the work on his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages" is faring. His other tasks are being accomplished to his satisfaction. The history of the diocese of Pittsburgh is expected to be completed and revised by the end of next February. He regrets that he has been unable to contribute to to the Ave Maria but he hopes that circumstances will soon allow him to do this. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 P. 12 mo

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He hopes to visit Hudson next month. The Catholic World and the Ave Marias Hudson sent were both appreciated and enjoyed by French. He promises to have forwarded a copy of the Christian Eclectic containing a story which he is quite sure Hudson will find interesting. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2 pp. royal 8 vo

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He sends a sonnet "The Power of Prayer" for the Ave Maria. Egan was very much gratified by the dedication to himself of the sonnet written by Mr. Norris. The Illustrated Weekly continues to make slow progress and he is quite confident that eventually it will accomplish great things. He congratulates Hudson on the success of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents In delayed answer to Hudson's query, she states that she already has secured the Archbishop's permission to begin the publishing of St. Patrick's Monthly. The only remaining obstacle hindering the printing of the first number is a lack of funds. In order to remove this impediment, to the first publication of this magazine founded with the purpose of encouraging Catholic business enterprise among women she humbly asks Hudson to pay for the many different articles she has contributed to...

Scope and Contents She sends a manuscript on St. Terese entitled "One of God's Heroines". If the title is objectionable Hudson may change it to one more suitable to the subject therein. Refering to the remarkable mid-ocean adventures of Rev. Laurin, which serve to promote devotion to the Blessed Virgin by exposing the miraculous help obtained, effecting the rescuing of his ship, through invoking her assistance, she states that an account of this narrow escape written by Rev. Laurin would prove very...

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Hudson is informed that 10 pounds is what is asked for the advance sheets of "Nora". :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Miss Canedo has worked all night to write what she is sending and her hand trembles. She has another translation almost ready. She would like to have the money for both as she has to pay some bills, the reason she has worked so hard. Hudson will have the other soon unless the overwork kills her. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 18mo.

Scope and Contents She has read in the Ave Maria how the Benedictine brothers of St. Meinrad, Ind. have sacrificed themselves for the sake of our red men of the west, and to encourage the whites to settle upon the vacant lands. The rich land is deserving more attention from our priests than it receives. The protestants come, but the Catholics pass it by. People would rejoice if some of those fathers would come among their midst. Their country is not Catholic and wonders why not make it so. The people are...

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She received the remittances yesterday. She thanks Hudson for offering to insert a notice for her, but her plans are not settled. She is working on a translation of the sketch of the childhood of St. Rose of Lima. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12vo.

Scope and Contents Sister Clare encloses a letter to print in the Ave Maria and also printed reports of the district for which she is appealing. The life of thousands may depend on this printing and she would like to receive a copy of the paper in which it is printed. There is a printed report entitled "A Cry For Help From Ireland" which is royal 8 vo. There is also the handwritten manuscript titled "Distress in Ireland" written by Sister Clare to the editor. Also included is a long newspaper clipping on...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received with enclosure. She thanks Hudson for his expression of appreciation of her work. Young Catholics need relaxation and amusement. If this is not provided inside the Church they will seek it on forbidden grounds. The Mediaeval literature and the lives of the Saints will hold the attention of some readers, but in order to hold the attention of the young she has endeavoured to blend religion with strong dramatic incident. She believes she is the only writer of...

Scope and Contents The long silence is due to the illness of her daughter Nellie. It has pleased Our Lord that the last years of her life should be filled for her daughter's health, and for the conversion and restoration to health of her son-in-law who has heart disease. The Sadlier's are to bring out "Tangled Paths" if she agrees to the terms given. They are going to bring it out for $.75 a copy and she is to receive 8.07½ a copy. What Hudson said about Father Reville impressed her and whatever was the...

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In a P.S. Mrs. Dorsey sees in the Ave Maria where Hudson just received the book "Tangled Paths". Hudson will probably write in a review of it. She asks Hudson to send her any notices that he sees in his exchanges. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initialed 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents The article headed "A pilgrimage to a new shrine of the Sacred Heart" in the Ave Maria gave Fafard much pleasure. He thanks Hudson for the pious calls brought upon by the article. The work of the erection is still going on and will soon be completed. The chapel will be named N. D. du Puy in honor of the first Mother Foundress of the order in Canada who came from an old French city. Anyone who wishes to enlist in a membership so full of advantages may do so by writing directly to Fafard...

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She is sending two chapters of "The Handkerchief at the Window". This will make up five chapters, or four, as two are longer. Hudson should inform her if he wants this tale and what terms he will offer for it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

Scope and Contents Hudson may now announce the Illustrated Catholic American as soon as he will. Hudson should now wait for the C. A.'s announcement as Hickey cannot make that until he has visited the Cardinal and Bishops and then to formally announce it to them. He encloses a clipping regarding the Illustrated Catholic American. His first club came from Chicago, from W. J. Onahan, with 20 names and promise of more. His little daughter was baptized yesterday evening. He is glad to hear Notre Dame is...

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Hickey asks Hudson to tell Brother Stanislaus that the stock of bound volumes is out and he cannot send him the set he promised. He is sending both Hudson and Brother a copy of Dion and the Sybils and if Hudson is making a notice of "Dion" he will find valuable notes on the author, Miles J. Keane, in an article in the Weekly Register. :: X-2-e A.L. 2pp. 32mo

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He acknowledges the receipt of the Ave Maria, through the introduction of Mrs. Eliza Allen Starr. In a way of thanks he sends extracts from the Whitehall Review which may interest Hudson. Also "Rome's Recruits" is being sent by post. He wishes Hudson success. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

Scope and Contents He has read Hudson's appeal for the missionary in the west and is sorry that he cannot do much for him. He encloses several hundred pictures he believes a missionary will find use for on his travels, also materials for two pair of small bouquets for his altar. The lilies were packed too close together in shipping, but can easily be arranged to look nice. He trusts others better fixed will help him with the more costly articles. P.S. No acknowledgment necessary or desired. :: X-2-e...

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She is sorry Hudson had to telegraph. She hopes Hudson has it now and the last of the Pilgrimage which was mailed Tuesday of last week. The conclusion of this last week she will send on Monday. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents She wishes to give her opinion of the character and piety of Madame Alice Seymour and especially of her influence upon children. She believes that Madame Seymour has the faculty of drawing out young hearts. She has endeared herself to the Countess' elder daughters. She believes Madame Seymour to be a good Catholic and that she has never been a bad influence upon the children confided to her care. As Mother Mayer knows, Madame Seymour is a cultured and distinguished person and the...

Scope and Contents The accompanying story she arranged while down at the sea shore. It is dedicated to some children she has promised one to for a long time. She thought the most attractive form to introduce it would be in the children's department of the Ave Maria. She hopes it will bring new subscribers to the Ave Maria. The children are being educated at the Sacred Heart Convent at Rochester and their mother is a wealthy Boston lady, a widow and convert to the faith. She would like it published as...

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In a late issue of the Ave Maria Miss Stace read where it was desired to have all the Visions of Catherine Emmerich translated. They have been her study for years and she would like to translate them. She will do it cheaply as she loves the work. She has 5 volumes of her visions. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 16mo

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Hudson must give the story a title. The proof reader should take extra pains with it as it was written in haste. She thanks Hudson for his visit. She sends regards to Father Edward Lilly C.S.C. and to Mother Elizabeth. She asks to be remembered in Hudson's prayers. Miss Starr made her first communion twenty-five years ago this Christmas. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Part of Letter She says she spoke of the St. Joseph River wishing to include St. Mary's since she could not speak of the Sacred Heart as under Our Lady's sway, etc. :: X-2-e small part of letter unsigned

Scope and Contents He presumes Hudson has been receiving his paper the "Connecticut Catholic" with the other exchanges. He has been appointed Editor and hopes Hudson has noticed an improvement in it. The circulation is increasing. He has a sister who writes under the name of "Ethel Tane" for the "Irish Monthly" which is an excellent monthly. She has sent a Catholic story called "A Tale of Two Loves" which is laid in England. He wants to bring her before the American public and in a magazine whom his...

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Miss Jamison would like Hudson to send her some French exchanges published in Canada or the United States or let her know where this information is available in America. The "Le Propagateur Catholique" does not suit her as it is too expensive. It also contains too much advertisement. Gives wishes for prosperity at Notre Dame. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Anna Dorsey offers best wishes for the New Year and thanks Hudson for his. The weather has been so cold she has not written any letters. The only comfort of the cold is that it will kill malaria. She is glad Hudson wrote to Mrs. Madeleine Dahlgren about a cure. Dorsey told Mrs. Dahlgren that all those with leprosy were cured by miracles. Dorsey was well pleased with the style of Mrs. Dahlgren's narrative, with such simplicity and no attempt to exaggerate. It is the best article she ever...