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Donovan became proprietor of the Harp in November, but he has a delapidated copy of the October issue which he sends Hudson. Next time he writes to Montreal, he will ask Mr. Gillies to send Hudson a respectable copy of the October number. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Since receiving Hudson's letter of March 27, 1878, explaining that the proposed translation of Father Martin's "Vie du Pere Jogues" had been stopped due to Mr. Lawrence Kehoe 's demurrer that Father Joseph Finotti 's translation of the same work was in his hands, Drummond has seen Kehoe, and he has given up all idea of using Finotti's translation, thus he does not object to Hudson's translating it. Drummond encloses printed matter on "Shorthand Writing" for the Scholastic by his friend...

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Mannix submits a poem for the Ave Maria. She inquires if Eliot Ryder 's new book has been published. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The editor of the Northwestern Chronicle presents his compliments to the editor of the Ave Maria. He regrets that he did not credit "Corrie Shulah" to its proper source. Steps will be taken to insure regular delivery of the Northwestern Chronicle to Hudson. :: X-2-h A.L. Incomplete 1p. 12mo.

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Van Dyke is sure Hudson is glad to have Sam back at Notre Dame, Harry says Park is a devoted Catholic and he is going to send him to school in the spring. Van Dyke wishes he would send Park to Notre Dame, but Harry favors a New England institution. Marie and Charlie are well and send their regards. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp 12mo.

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John Acton is sensitive but good and a careful proof-reader. Egan inquires if he should keep Acton and teach him Latin until September or would Hudson desire Acton come to Notre Dame immediately. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Robinson plans to send Hudson a short story shortly. A new departure is required in Catholic literature. While Hudson is running his short story, Robinson could rework "Shencine?". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Bishop John Tuigg has gone to Rome and will not be back in time to give his approval to "Masses". Under the copyright law two copies of the best edition must be sent to the Librarian of Congress. Lambing is writing an essay on the marriage ceremony and the Nuptial Mass for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Murphy wishes Hudson a Merry Christmas. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The proof of his poem required only one correction. He is glad to hear that Hudson will put his poem at the feet of Our Blessed Mother. :: X-2-h A. L. S. 1p. 12mo

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Churchill inquires if Hudson has her manuscript entitled, "A Legend of St. Nicholas". :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Robinson sends Hudson the Northwestern Chronicle containing an article that appeared in the Ave Maria, which the Chronicle failed to acknowledge. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Smith submits an article for the Ave Maria. It is a simple love story not unlike Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey 's "Beth's Promise". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Glieu thanks Hudson for the caps. He is sure they will contribute to the comfort of his suffering head. The picture is completed and in frame. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Kelly thanks Hudson for the favor and sends a manuscript. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the enclosed and she is glad the long delayed painting pleased him. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gordon is leaving St. Mary's Academy for her new home in Cairo, Illinois. She asks Hudson for permission to visit him before her departure. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The meanness and pettiness that paralyses honest work together with the sacrifices that Egan has made to stay on a Catholic newspaper drives him to despair. Mrs. Mary Alice Seymour called Sunday with Mr. Galwey . She had written Egan several letters, but her only letter is from Katherine Conway, and Egan knows Seymour's title was not an English one. Nobody knows much about her except that she is a convert. The insinuations of Garland's in the Catholic Telegraph, Egan has discovered, are...

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McAuliffe submits a Christmas tale for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Norfleet inquires if Eliot Ryder 's book has been published. Hudson stated he had read the Black-Ingersoll controversy and Judge Black's defense was as able as a Protestant could make against an infidel. Why doesn't the Church array herself against Ingersoll? Norfleet sends his respects to Fathers Walsh, Stoffel, and Professor Edwards. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Van Dyke's knee has not mended. He was disappointed at Hudson's not coming to Detroit, but he was agreeably surprised by his new assistant, Father Kelly . He encloses a notice from one of the papers. Hudson is asked to come for Christmas. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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As to Mrs. Madelein Vinton Dahlgren 's contribution to the Dome, it may come. Dorsey sends an article on Abbe Huc's book of travels. She will not be able to send part of the new story until the middle of January. Archbishop James Gibbons has permitted Father James Doonan, S.J., vice-president of Georgetown College to celebrate Mass at her home because of Angie 's illness. Dahlgren sent Dorsey her new work "South Sea Sketches" which is entertaining. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mannix thanks Hudson for the package and the privilege of reviewing a book for the Ave Maria. She expected to review it for the Catholic World, but they usually send her the poetry. If Mr. T.F. Galwey saw Mannix's name among the list of poets, he would be certain to send it. Mannix does not consider the selection of poetry by John Boyle O'Reilly, Maurice Egan, Eleanor C. Donnelly, Katherine Conway, John B. Tabb and Elizabeth Carmel Hendry as their best works. To Mannix's mind, John...

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Robinson sends a story entitled "Better than Gold". It is worth $150 but Robinson will give it to Hudson for $125. He encloses a clipping from the Northwestern Chronicle. No enclosure. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Ryder sent Hudson's postal to Mr. Savage 's publisher and if he responds, Ryder will send Hudson a critique. How soon shall Ryder get more books. Mr. Lee and James R. Osgood have requested copies. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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King sent Hudson a story for the Ave Maria, which illness prevented her from sending sooner. She will allow Hudson to reprint her poems and articles that appear in the Angelus. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 6pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents O'Meara submits a story entitled "Soeur Rosalie" which is 175 pages in length. The price according to the agreement would be forty pounds, but she will not hold Hudson to the agreement unless the Ave Maria is flourishing. She put Hudson's name down for prayers at Notre Dame des Victoires. O'Meara does not like to hear that Hudson is ill so frequently. The Church's canonization of St. Benedict Labre was a glorious stroke of opportunism. The anti-Christians are so sensible to it that they...

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Vagnier sends seventy pages of translation of the work on "Rose Ferrucci". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mannix asks Hudson to republish her verses which originally appeared in the Illustrated Catholic American. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Strain saw Hudson's mother and sister who attends normal school at Salem, both are well. He was glad to hear that Hudson may soon visit this vicinity. A photograph of the church and school are enclosed. The school opened four months ago and there are six hundred pupils taught by seven Sisters of Notre Dame and three lay teachers. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.