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He asks Hudson to send a copy of the Ave. He will get even with Noonan by taking a lot of Lady Georgiana Fullerton's stories without indicating they are from his book. If Hudson has a little medal, his wife would be pleased to receive it. Merry Christmas! :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He wishes Hudson a most Holy and Happy Christmas and every peace and blessing the Sacred Heart of Jesus can impart. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Mallen thanks Hudson for the present of Mr. Maurice F. Egan's "Preludes." Both Mallen and Father Patrick F. O'Hare were glad to hear Hudson's eastern trip was beneficial. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter, the Ave Marias, and Egan's "Preludes" received. O'Hare is glad to learn of Hudson's improved condition. The good results of his trip "north" should induce Hudson to travel a little more. Mr. Patrick V. Hickey and Mr. Lawrence Kehoe spent the evening with O'Hare and had only kind words for Hudson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The last writing of Hudson he saw was on the pamphlet of Judge Edmond F. Dunne's oration. He has been all over the country between Deadwood South Dakota ? and the Rocky Mountains in recent months. He read in the Scholastic where Hudson had been East, and wonders how he could leave the ocean once seeing it again. They have moved into their new elegant home. Father and Mother were shocked at his intention of going to White Bear Lake, Minnesota ? with a party, which he did. He has been...

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Lambing concludes his articles on Masses for the dead and he hopes they are satisfactory. Now he will be able to rest awhile. When may he expect a notice of his History? Hudson should consult the "North American Review" of December to see an article on the failure of our common schools. Written on reverse side of last page of article. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo

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Hudson should say a kind word of the improvements in the last number of the "Fireside." :: X-2-g A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Trehevue was referred to Hudson by P.V. Hickey of the "Review" and "Illustrated American." He would like to secure some work at translation for one of a family of immigrants brought over by Bishop John Ireland and Father J.F.? Nugent, and known as "Connemara emigrants." The family is of the higher ranks of British Society and not able to chance "roughing it." Hickey would send some work but he has more on hand than he needs for the coming year. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for the relic of the blessed Cure which he sent. She thanks him for the genuine interest he has shown in their behalf. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Edmund sends some sonnets for the Ave Maria and hopes to contribute often. All his work in honor of the Blessed Lady will be sent to Hudson. Edmund was giving a mission for Father Thomas J Jenkins and discovered Jenkins was the author of the articles on the Blessed Virgin which quoted from his own volume. He is no longer "Father Benjamin Dionysius Hill, C.S.P., " but Father Edmund of the order of the Heart of Mary, C.P. His signature will be "E.H." He wants proofs of what he...

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Miss Conway sends verses for the Ave Maria. At Hudson's suggestion she wrote to Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly and received a reply which made her feel she had had some message from an angel. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Edward Murphy, S.J. wants her to send Hudson the sketch of the " Maintenou Letters," which she does by this mail. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Dunne would have come to Notre Dame had it not been for Mrs. Dunne's illness. He is looking for a law connection and is negotiating with a lawyer of some importance F.W.S. Brawley who has practiced in Illinois for thirty years. His address for the Ave Maria has not changed. Dunne noticed where a suit has been brought against Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and wonders if there is a chance for a fee in the matter. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Haire has given up the business in Chicago and is working for an importer and distributor of dry goods. He has a good position and little to worry him. He feels he is indebted to Hudson for some notices in the Ave Maria. From the tenor of a note from Brother Francis de Paul, C.S.C. Haire felt "that" matter was cancelled. He will look into the matter when he comes to Notre Dame, but lets it rest for the moment. The alb he sent Hudson was a poor expression of his real feelings toward...

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Egan sends Collier's address. He is going on The New York Freeman 's Journal but Hickey does not want it mentioned outside. Johnson and McMaster send their regards. Galway and Egan will be grateful for the index. Mrs. Egan is in Philadelphia. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is grateful for Hudson's warm reception of his verses. He must depend upon his pen for a livelihood. Other publishers were willing to pay him for his writing, so he applies to Hudson. He would be very happy to contribute to the Ave Maria if Hudson considers his contributions worth remuneration. He encloses a "Chrismas offering" for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Seton sends an article on the Epiphany which Hudson should throw away if it is not suited. He meant to send an article on "The Three Kings", but that can wait until Christmas week. He has not the time for research for a better article. He has some notes on the Immaculate Conception which he will be glad to write up next year. Hudson should have no faith in the reports he heard of Seton personally. Seton may have what is called "family" pride. He believes the church can get along without...

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Sister Ascension believes the nuns could get along with the type-setting. Sister M. Agnella is to replace Sister M. Joanna . Sister M. Cherubim's time has been taken by another Lady the last few days. Sister M. Alexis could not be taken from the Kitchen. She would like to see the protrait Hudson mentioned. There are times when more than ever one feels the Divine Assistance. She asks Hudson to pray for her. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Miss Howe has found a scrap of a letter from Hudson with what appears to be a postscript asking her for an article on the Assumption. She knows only that the letter may have been written in 1880, as she does not save many letters and only the top halves of the letters on Ave Maria paper for the little picture. She hopes Father Hudson did not think her unusually rude and whimsical for not noticing the request Mrs. Coke ? is delighted with the wreath and wrote Hudson to thank him. She...

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Miss Skidmore sends some verses for the "Children's Department" of the "Ave Maria." :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents She has remodelled the manuscript which Hudson returned as none of it could be left out. She is hindered by her daughter Angela's illness. How is a uniform edition of her book to be published and by whom? She thanks Hudson for all he has done and approves of his arrangements though she doesn't understand them. The poem "Guy the Leper" must be revised. The opening of her present story will be attractive to young men, and the terror of it is meant to influence them. She is anxious to hear...

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She has been asked by the author of "Lucy's Dream" to ask Hudson to send the author a copy of the Ave Maria for the coming year. She will try to forward to Sister Josephine another story in return for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends a note on the "Art Amateur," and a poem written by a Protestant lady. The copy was made by another lady, who should not have given the author's name. Hudson will see she has drawn her pen over the author's name. She hopes Hudson will print it. She asks about Hudson's vacation. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter and two packages of books received. Jenkins has an ever increasing regard for Hudson and compares Hudson to himself. He sometimes thinks his esteem for Hudson and the Ave Maria is vanity and self interest. Hudson would be astounded by Father Benjamin Dionysius Hill's common prosaic language in his conversations, lecturers and sermons. He describes Hill. Jenkins is gratified to hear Hudson esteems Mr. James A. McMaster . McMaster seldom writes and is very independent....

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Kaercher sends a story for the Children's Department of the Ave Maria. The translation is free, but he kept close to the German text. Hudson should return it if not suited for the Ave Maria, and he may make any corrections necessary. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She asks if Hudson has returned from his journey. She wrote a month ago and Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C. sent her a notice that her Masses would be said. Hudson should say four Masses for her, honoring the dead. Her mother asks Hudson to pray for the welfare of her family. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Hudson should wire twenty-nine dollars immediately if possible. Ryder's pocketbook has been lost and he must reach the east. Ryder is sure it will be only a short time before he will reimburse Hudson for the favor. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Vagnier is angry because Hudson did not write sooner and wonders why. He is glad Hudson feels so much better after his trip. Though he enjoys the quiet of the little country town, it has its drawbacks. His congregation is very poor and stingy and his support comes from subscriptions. The only revenue coming to the church is the Sunday collection, once yielding only thirteen cents. He has not collected enough to pay for wine and candles. Hudson should know better than to direct his mail...

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He returns the proof. Hudson's welcome into the "circle" is very gratifying. He finds only one mistake, and prefers the English word, unless Hudson thinks the Latin better. He would like the issue of the Ave Maria in which the sonnets appear. He sends intentions to be inserted in the list of "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart." :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Matassi has not answered Hudson's letter because he was away. He is glad to know that Father Hudson's vacation trip was beneficial to him and that it will enable him to labor for the glory of God. He did not forget to order the picture of St. Thomas, which Father Hudson must have by now. He wishes Hudson a happy Christmas. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.