Scope and Contents She believes that Miss Marshall's story "Ten Years Later" has found its way to destruction unexamined, which would be a pity. "Aubrey Court" is another affair which she wrote about over a year ago, but Hudson thought it too expensive. She wants Hudson to read the story, otherwise she would not have sent it to him. Maybe the French are not the pious people we think, or that the American Catholic watch more because the pray less. She has nothing to write of Europe that American would...

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His wife has just returned from Washington bringing the last Scholastic with her. In it they saw where Hudson has been ill from a fall. He asks Hudson to send the Scholastic and the Ave Maria to his new address and tells him that he will do anything in the city that Hudson may want done. He is going to "report" the Cathedral again. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sees by the Columbian that Hudson is recovering from an accident, and sends his sympathies along with his pleasure on hearing of his convalescence. The Bishop is in good health and the people at the Cathedral share in his pleasure at Hudson's recovery. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She has forgotten if Hudson wanted a complete translation or only the chapters relating to the pilgrimage so she is sending the first page of the translation of St. Anne. She disagrees with Hudson with references to the religious giving an example of charity. He says that Notre Dame has not failed in being charitable, but she claims that giving charity and giving an example of charity are two different things. If the religious would give charity openly instead of secretly it would set a...

Scope and Contents She hopes Hudson has recovered from his accident but is glad he has been able to rest. Her daughter, Mrs. Eastman, is still ill and suffering but not complaining. The doctor suspects spinal trouble. She is continuing with her story and has named it "Beth's Promise". She does not hinge the story on the evils of mixed marriages, but the evils of such a marriage reveal themselves in the characters and events throughout the story. She asks Hudson to advance her some money when she sends in...

Scope and Contents He has arranged about the binding of the book. If Cunningham keeps him promise Hudson will be very pleased. Cunningham said the money had to be paid upon delivery of the books at Notre Dame. The Catholic papers will give the book good selling aid. They ought to sell four editions. Further editions could be printed at Notre Dame as the cost then would only be the paper. He gives an example of the title page for Hudson's approval. He will write a preface and a dedication. The book will be...

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She has received Hudson's letter and is sorry he has been ill. She sends manuscript of "Maplewood" for the Ave Maria. She hopes that Hudson will not object to the "Garden of the Soul" which she interwove with the story. In a postscript she tells Hudson that she will send a notice of their church and school for the Catholic notes in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Hudson for the vegetable bearing Register he received. He gave it to Mrs. Dallas for whom it no doubt was intended. He sends Hudson a marked Mirror that is probably on Hudson's exchange list. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Because of illness he could not write and thank Hudson any sooner for printing the piece concerning St. Mary's Parochial School. Trouble has come between Father Thomas Scully and his parishoners and Cox would like to have a piece published to show the situation Father Scully is in, and who is in the right. Father Scully went through quite a struggle to build a Catholic school and then the parishoners would not send their children to it. Father Scully compelled them to send their...

Scope and Contents He is troubled with two matters regarding the enclosed. It is too long and it looks unfinished and Mrs. Dallas says it is full of repetitions. He sends it to Hudson for his careful proof and he may do as he chooses. Father J.A. Fanning of Fairbury, Illinois, has written to him for information regarding religion in the Army as he plans writing the question up in the public press. Dallas does not know what to do so he has referred him to the Ave Maria. If the Father isn't a subscriber, he...

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He encloses $1.00 from Mrs. Evans ? for the rebuilding of the University. They are removing the old adobe building for a new residence to be built in the spring. He hopes that Hudson will honor their house with a visit. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He has sent three copies of his, as editor, "Old Irish Litany" and if Hudson likes it he may publish it in the Ave Maria. The cost may be put in Hudson's account with Mr. Walsh. The "Litany" seems to do a great deal of good in Europe but he does not think it could make a greater noise anywhere than it will in New York under F. Whyte. There is considerable commotion in western Ireland about the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist, which occurred...

Scope and Contents At this time Hudson is probably arranging his prospectus for the coming year. He cannot promise her reminiscences of Europe as she has taken over many of her mother's duties and in her state of health she lacks strength. She will contribute an occasional article on the prominent feast of the week as she did on the feast of Corpus Christi and she would make use of much she learned while abroad. She cannot write the things she and Rose planned together without becoming ill. She tells...

Scope and Contents She is sorry Hudson is re-publishing her "Pearl On Dark Waters" as she always meant to re-publish it with improvement. She planned to follow some of her characters into France and bring in more about Margaret Mary. If Hudson does not want "Feast of Illness" which was sent six weeks ago she wants it back. She has been in poor health for years and now she has recovered and can use the little talent she has for the good of the community, and she felt the Ave Maria had the first claim on...

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He thanks Hudson for the notices and asks him not to let any expression of doubt of the success of the Enterprise enter a notice if Hudson can prevent it. He no longer has any doubt of its success and he is sure that his part of it deserves success. Everyone should send for a specimen of what he will offer and then the reader can decide whether what he offers is worthy of Catholic support. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He received Hudson's postal last Sunday when he went to Mass in Churchtown Ohio. He is sending 1 ½ chapters. Counting the printed pages left she finds there are between 9 and 10. Hudson will receive these about Dec. 12. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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He asks Hudson to read the enclosed draft of a circular for the oil business and to make any necessary corrections. If the oil sells well he will make arrangements to make candles as Hudson suggested and wants Hudson to look for a good man for them. He thanks Hudson for taking such an interest in their enterprise. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents His kind letter arrived when her heart was heavy, and it gave her much relief. Hudson, complying with her request, helped her and she was able to go with "Beth's Promise". The account of Captian Morley's death is true. He Captain Harrison, the real person was a relative of hers and the injustice that led to his death is a fact. She makes use of the event to heighten the dramatic interest of the story. She depicts in the fictitious character of his widow the anguish of a soul who...

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He was delighted to receive Hudson's letter and thanks him for appreciating his efforts. He will send other contributions later. He encloses the amount of his and Sister's subscription for the Ave Maria and would like to know if Hudson has any volumes of the Ave Maria for past years on sale. He was sorry to hear that Hudson has not been well. He encloses the Sister's address. He thanks Hudson for the extra copies. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents Miss Emery thanks Hudson for remembering the book as she does not see it in the list he sent. The title was "Devotions of Dame Gertrude More", published by Thomas Richardson. She would like to see Mrs. Parson's "Life of St. Colette". She asks Hudson if they ever send him books. Congratulations on a speedy recovery, was it Our Lady who did it? She wonders if Hudson liked the poem she sent. A poetic version of an anecdote in "The Glories of Mary". The reason Hudson received one manuscript...

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for the draft he sent her a short time ago. She has an article entitled "Meditations for the Young ?" and it is to appear in monthly parts. She wants to secure the copyright in America. She is sending Hudson 100 copies with space to print the publisher's name and she hopes Hudson will put the Ave Maria Press on it, or some other Catholic publisher's name. She is sending a proof so Hudson will know what is coming. The proof is not revised by the Jesuit Father who is...

Scope and Contents The first part of the "Bridal Ring of Our Lady" is enclosed. He has received payment for the entire article and gives his address for Hudson's New York agent. He also received 45 francs after he mailed the first part of the "Bridal Ring." He thanks Hudson for sending his photograph, and Paul's mental picture of Hudson was not too different from the photo. The 8th of December is the 25th anniversary of the definition of the Immaculate Conception. He asks Hudson to remit payment to his...

Scope and Contents He cannot denounce the secular systems too severely and if this land sinks to the lowest depths the inscription "Perished of the Bible Schools" could be inscribed over its degradation. He will publish Hudson's article in the next issue of the Catholic Universe but will correct some misprints he has found. His man Harvard is doing poorly but he will try him to the utmost. He would like to learn more about the painter that Hudson recommended to him. P.S. He will deliver Hudson's message...

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Announces the death of his stepfather, Mr. Nicholas J. Bean, who has been a life subscriber to the Ave Maria. He encloses a paper containing the particulars of his sister's obsequies and would like mention of these deaths in the Ave Maria. Mr. Bean was formerly of Boston, Massachusetts. Enclosed is a notice of Mr. Bean's death :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He returns the proof Hudson sent to him, as he is unable to do anymore. He has just heard of his commander, General Davis, in Chicago. Even though Davis was anti-Catholic Dallas remembers only his good qualities and his poor wife and daughter. He hopes the Lord gives him the rest he never found in this world after killing General Nelson. P.S. The death of the General may make him a Lieutenant Colonel. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 18mo.

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Asks Hudson to send a letter of congratulation to her mother Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey on the 12th of this month as it is her 63rd birthday. Hudson's letters to Mrs. Dorsey are very gratifying to her. Many messages would be sent if her mother knew she was writing to Hudson. Hopes Hudson has recovered from his illness, and sends regards. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for having her name on the list of contributions to Our Lady's Magazine. She encloses two sonnets for the Ave Maria. She would like Hudson to omit the date when "The Prayer of a Loving Soul" is published. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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He asks Hudson to send him a few sketches of things he has seen or men he has met for the Illustrated Catholic American. P.S. He would like a list of prominent Catholics whom they might illustrate. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

Scope and Contents He encloses a translation relative to the definition on a Friday of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception that was taken from an eighteen year old paper. His name should be left out of print. He has received some vials of oil of the lamp of the Vera Effigies at Tours in the house of M. Dupont. Hudson may have some if he wishes. Monsignor Perche, of New Orleans, Louisiana, has answered the Regulations of the Reparative Confraternity through Father E.M. Frain stating that his intention...

Scope and Contents Will Hudson have "Preludes" written by Egan and published to aid in the rebuilding of Notre Dame, copyrighted at once. It is nearly ready though Cunningham delayed it by not having the paper made in time. It should be ready by the 16th. He is anxious to have arrangements finished as he is going to join Mr. P.V. Hickey's staff Monday. The book should be advertised in the "Ledger" and "Times" to help the sale. A dollar should be the price and a 1000 copies must be sold. The "Guardian...