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She writes to give thanks for the favor asked through the confraternity sometime ago as the gentleman has been returned to his usual health. His mind is restored and he has gone home to his family. She gives thanks to Our Lord and Blessed Lady for this blessing and would like the Ave Maria sent to another address. One number in July was missing and she would like Hudson to send it to her. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson mentioned in his letter of the 16th that he sent some books to Jenkins but they have not been received, and he wants to know how they were sent. His health has improved from last summer but he is still not cured and has to bear his cross every day. He is tempted to sadness and the monks' "Mementomori" keeps ringing in his ears. It is a strain and he asks the Lord to pity our frail bodies and minds. He recommends to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart the final trial of his brother,...

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He tells Hudson that he wants to contribute to a Catholic paper since the Catholic News has been suspended. He sends an article for the Ave Maria and would like to receive the Ave Maria in return if it is acceptable. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents The late reduction in postage makes Hudson overpaid — and he had no right to pay anything! Russell hopes Hudson's health is improving. He is sending "Rosary Rhymes" which he transcribed from a very old notebook. He had never before thought of printing them, but they may appear in his next little book, "Madonna." Perhaps their appropriateness for Rosary Sunday will make them acceptable to the Ave Maria. If Hudson sees fit to publish them or the other paper which will appear in the...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. She is sorry Hudson is confined to his room but glad for the rest he will receive. Hudson's expression of her gratified her. Her best work was written for the Ave Maria. When she received buffets instead of commendations, she oftentimes vowed never to write again. She is not referring to Hudson asking her to bring the last story to a close as it was too long. She was sure Hudson did not write the notice of "Tangled Paths". Mr. McGee omitted Natalie who is...

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The set of verses enclosed are devotionally useful to some persons, but have no practical merit. They probably will be of no use in a magazine like the Ave Maria. She leaves it to Hudson's judgment. They have been privately printed but not published. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo

Scope and Contents She received the package of Ave Marias and she wants to continue receiving them as her little girl was cured by the water of Lourdes and they cannot be without the Ave Maria. He husband sent a duplicate of the money order after she received the Ave Marias. The reason Hudson never received it before was because it wasn't signed but she hopes he has it by now. She cannot help rebuild Notre Dame as they are very poor at the present, but if things improve she will send her mite in as others...

Scope and Contents He has received Hudson's note with "Virginia Comedy". He tells Hudson that he understands the art of making a rejection seems as pleasant as an acceptance. He admits Hudson's view of Catholic story writing and he will profit by any suggestions. He has done very little Catholic writing in comparison to the trash he has been forced to write. He tells Hudson if he reads his last book published by F. B. Peterson Co. titled "That Girl of Mine" he will understand why his Catholic writing is...

Scope and Contents He has received Hudson's note with the proof slip and thanks Hudson for his kindness in making notice of his late publication. He values this notice more than any others and sends some Sacred Heart pictures which he received from Europe recently in appreciation. The book came out two months late, but he thinks the sale will pick up in spring. The $10.00 mentioned was handed to Hudson by the Mother Superior from St. Mary's Academy and he asks Hudson not to mention it to her that he had...

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria containing "Pio Nono's Message to Erin". If Hudson published "A Mother's Song" he would like a copy of it as he never seen it. Enclosed are two poems, "Dead Hopes" and "The Martyrs of Sandomir". The latter is about 150 lines and could be divided into three parts as some poems in the Ave Maria are long. There has been no allusion to the truth of this legend and there is little change in the relation of facts as stated in the Ave Maria....

Scope and Contents While looking through his files he found a letter addressed to Hudson that was never mailed. It was written in reply to Hudson's letter stating that he had sent Clarke different views of the ruins of Notre Dame . He sends a check for $8.00 and Miss Maggie Carroll, $5.00 for two years of the Ave Maria, and the other $3.00 is toward the rebuilding of Notre Dame. He tells Hudson that they may get Father T.P. Thorpe, of Cleveland, as Bishop and he is praying that it will be confirmed by the...

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He dashed off the enclosed last night as he felt too unwell to rest. He does not have the time this morning for a careful perusal and if the effusion is of any interest to the Notre Dame boys he wants Hudson to correct it and print it or fling it into the waste basket. If it never sees light so much the better. It is a feeble effort to sustain Hudson. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2 pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents On re-reading Hudson's letter of congratulations on his improved health, Dallas says that we can never promise ourselves anything in this world. He has been sicker now than when he was at Fort Supply, Indiana. Dr. Norris is not certain what is the matter with Dallas. He cannot believe that there is anything seriously wrong with him as his health in general is good. He hopes that Hudson has completely recovered. The cathedral is a magnificent building but it is not complete as they built...

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He acknowledges the receipt of the Ave Marias and sends a check for the whole year. He was pleased with the article on their Venerable Father and thanks Hudson. He encloses the circular of their Lottery and asks Hudson to advertise it in the Ave Maria. Hudson is to send him the bill. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for his kind letter and for offering the Mass for her father. She has only one photograph of her father but will send Hudson one when she gets some copies made. Her mother has been bedridden for several years. She is lonely without her father as they were very close. She never wished for any other companionship. Her brother-in-law, editor of the Dublin Freeman's Journal, has just been received into the Church. Hudson made a mistake about her father being a convert; it...

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The first of two papers on "Our Lady's Ring" is being forwarded to Hudson. The whole subject could not be condensed into one paper. If these are accepted he would like Hudson to remit immediately, and if not accepted, he would like them returned, and they will be submitted to the Catholic World. It is Paul who wrote the sketch in the September Catholic World called "The Bridal Ring of Our Lady at Perugia" and the "Pardon of St. Francis at Assisi". :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The two books Hudson requested are out of print. Will Hudson advertise in the Annual. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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She sends a poem for the Ave Maria named "Saint Hubert's Last Hunt" and she would like to received $5.00 for it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 p. 16 mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for the six Ave Marias and is glad she followed an impulse and wrote. She only meant him to slip an extract from a letter into his report of the week at Lourdes, and did not expect the narrative to be given a high place in the synagogue. A sketch of H. Perreyre's ? life is in the post and she meant to choose P. Desson but she found Perry's letters and could not resist writing about him. She enjoyed doing the notice of his life and someday will do a sketch of P. Desson...

Scope and Contents He does not know what Hudson thinks of him. He promised contributions. He sent two contributions for the Ave Maria but he has not heard from Hudson since and he never saw them appear in the Ave Maria. He does not know if the verses reached Hudson. He was very unhappy that he could not do anything for Hudson. He misses the Ave Maria. He has saved the back numbers in order to have them bound. An index for 78 could not obtained from Mr. Floods. He sends another contribution, a sketch of...

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She thanks Hudson for sending her a book. She is so much better in health and can go to Mass now. She cannot realize that Notre Dame is swarming with students now. The Ave is a great consolation to her. :: X-2-e Initial A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for his note and tells him that he prefers having Cunningham bring out "Preludes" as he heard that Mr. Cummiskey is not reliable. He will have Cunningham write to Hudson. His estimate is below $350.00. The plates are to belong to the University. He is sorry that he has so few poems to put in the book. Patrick V. Hickey informed Egan that Hudson did not look well. Hudson must not work so hard. He is planning to advocate a pilgrimmage to Notre Dame in McGee's Journal. He...

Scope and Contents He has been reminded of Hudson's neglected letter by the receiving of the Catholic World. The reason for the delay was because he was without a writing table, was moving into his present house and was busy overseeing the work of the decorators. Then the Bishop visited him and he accompanied the Bishop to the next town. He is waiting to hear from Perkins on the Pacific slope as he has not his address at his new location. In reply to Hudson's request, he does not think much of Father...

Scope and Contents He assures Hudson that he sent his latest poem as a free will offering and that Hudson is not indebted to him. He is sorry that he could not have sent a larger contribution for his share in the daily Mass at Notre Dame. He was going to return the $5.00 but decided to write and ask Hudson which he preferred, the money or another poem. This poem was suggested by the words "In the evening weeping, but in the morning gladness" and it may be too long for the Ave Maria. He tells Hudson that...

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The Annals of the Propagation of the Faith were first published in English in 1838, while the French began in 1823 or 1824. He believes an attempt was made to translate the numbers previous to 1838, but it was given up. So very few numbers probably were printed. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. postcard

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An acknowledgement of Hudson's favor and enclosure. She gives Hudson a poem for the Children's Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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He has been away for a week and Hudson's letter was awaiting him upon his return. He was sorry to hear of Hudson's illness and thanks Hudson for the volume of the Breviary. He is reading Mr. Mallock's book, "Is Life Worth Living?" He will send it to Hudson if he wants to read it. He has received Abbé Gabriels "Le Christ et le Monde" but will not get at it for a fortnight. He anticipates a winter of study. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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He thanks Hudson for the invitation to join him at Notre Dame for the Indian summer. He would be delighted to come and see the new Notre Dame as he has watched the building of it and the weekly contributions toward it. He tells Hudson to do with the article what he sees fit and the same with Schmid's tale. He has followed the original in calling it "Holy Christmas Eve", but thinks that "Two Christmas Eves" would suit it better. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She asks Hudson another favor. Would he insert in the Ave Maria an account of a beautiful celebration which took place in their parish and is connected with the Sanctuary where many American hearts feel an interest? She thanks Hudson again for inserting the first article and wonders if Hudson ever received the letter from their pastor. She hopes the interests of Our Lady will continue to progress through the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents She is sorry to hear of Hudson's illness and tells him that she may enable him to guard against reattacks of malarial fever. She explains different preventive measures to take in order to avoid these attacks. The withdrawal of Father E.D. Reveille from the Washington was an unnecessary sacrifice. She would be glad if the two priests who caused his withdrawal would be sent to Memphis to work out their salvation. She tells Hudson that the story is under way but she will not try to finish...