Scope and Contents She states a correction to be made in her poem "Corpus Christi." She is glad Hudson likes Lacordaire and "The Inner Life". She reads avidly anything relating to him. Does Hudson like Montalembert? She had a young enthusiasm for Pere Tlyacquthe, but this faded. She will send Hudson some extracts from "Hope of a Conversion." She likes French religious books. There is nothing like them in English. She is sending some secular verses for the Ave Maria if suitable. The verses of the late Dr....

Scope and Contents She tells Hudson of the death of her sister, speaking of their estrangement, which lasted to the end, hastening her death. She sends a sketch for the Feast of St. Aloysius. If admired, a sort of sequel for the Feast of the Visitation, will be sent. If Fr. Hudson has not the first part of "Our Lady of Miracles" which she sent some years ago, she will rewrite it. She outlines a few thoughts and asks Hudson's opinion. It seems to be Divine Will that the Institute begins in Philadelphia....

Scope and Contents He is out preaching a mission, as usual, but they send his mail on. He will write the "Missing Link" as Hudson suggests. He will send a few missionary anecdotes to fill the corner. Father Russell's "Monthly" is too heavy; the English "Month" heavier. If he continues to recommend the Ave Maria before the "Monthly", Father Russell may "kill him". Father Murphy is 20 years older than Father Hudson; he will send his photograph. He is thankful for the book, Behold Thy Mother . He may have to...

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She sends the accompanying for publication in the Ave Maria. The incident was related to her by a friend. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's last kind letter received; Hudson is more busy now than heretofore! He laughs prodigiously at the "Scholastic " when he comes across Hudson's wit. When will Hudson pay him a visit? He supposes they will see Alfred this summer. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Sister thanks Hudson for Mother Teresa for his interest in the work they return for publication in the Ave Maria. It is especially interesting as it referes to the Transverberated Heart of their Mother, whose feast on August 27 many bishops in Spain are petitioning the Holy See to have served by the universal Church. They would like to see in English the French book "Heart of St. Teresa" by Abbe Durand. Their Annals are published in behalf of exiled French religious and to advance the...

Scope and Contents Norfleet mentions the remarks in the "Standard" of Philadelphia by Fr. Weuinger concerning Ingersoll and others of his class. Then Mr. Norfleet describes the world as "digging;" nothing that is fixed is grasped. Opinions are conflicting — his mind cannot solve the problems. Such men as Newman and Gibbons reassure him. He wishes that he could attend the commencement at Notre Dame. Hudson should give his regards to Fathers Walsh and Stoffel and Professors Coleman and Edwards. :: X-2-i...

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He sends his warmest thanks for the notice in the "Scholastic" of his Carmen. :: X-2-i A.Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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The Ave Maria containing, extracts from his "Confessional" with complimentary notice has been received. He will send the entire manuscript if desired. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson merely states that more matters of the kind she describes are needed for his paper but he does not say he will employ her or take her writings on trial. She was requested to write to Hudson by one of the subscribers who thought the paper was running down. She agrees that it needs toning up. It needs variety and if published for young people, a great deal of general information presented in an attractive form. She explains at length different kinds of articles that might be used,...

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He asked Father Isaac T. Hecker about that affair. Hecker wrote to Father Edward J. Sorin, C.S.C. long ago about it. It is his affair and he is ready to answer for all he has said or done. He himself has nothing to do with it and has no more to say. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo.

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Since Father Hudson has published some of her verses she takes the liberty of addressing him, and sending him "The Mixed Marriage or the Free of Duty". She asks for remuneration since they have to depend upon ungrateful tenants in their poor country of Ireland. Her former story "The Faithful Servants", which was lost in a fire in Hudson's office was published in "Church Progress". :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sympathizes with Hudson's having the new bother of the "Scholastic" in addition to the Ave Maria. Did Hudson ever hear of a Miss Marston, a niece of Mr. Nat Thayer, who many years ago married a Frenchman by the name of Perrault? She is spending the summer at Lancaster with her uncle. Mrs. Matthews is an admirable lady and with God's grace will do a lot of good. He baptized Dr. Derby 's infant boy. Quite a number of families stayed away from Nahant this year because of the defective...

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He is ever so much obliged for the Ave Maria. He hopes to visit Rome and Notre Dame. :: X-2-i A.Postcard S.

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He has been expecting to hear from Hudson about the folding machine. He will come to see Hudson if Hudson will let him know. He asks to be remembered to Bro. Stanislaus and others. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He asks for a program of the commencement exercises or if not convenient, the date of the same. Note by Hudson to send an invitation for an old student. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He submits some verses for the Ave Maria, and thanks Hudson for the enclosure sent in the last letter. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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She sends a sketch of a personal experience. If Hudson cannot use it, he should return it, if it is accepted, she would be glad to have the money in advance. She is resting, relying on her pen to furnish her a living. She gives a forwarding address in Barrington, Mass. In the future Hudson should use her pen name, Octavia Hensel ; it is her musical nom de plume as well. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She encloses a translation for the Ave Maria . It is an account of the life and death of Fathers Barebeuf and Tallemont among the Indians. If "Notre Dame de Paris" does not suit Hudson, he should return it to the address she gives. She thanks Hudson for his remembrances of her father whom she quotes. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Her young son and household duties prevented her from expressing her gratitude for Hudson's kind note and "Record of a Suffering Soul." She invites him to their home; they expect to visit Notre Dame soon. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She encloses a poem for the Ave Maria with her compliments. She asks to be remembered in Hudson's petitions to the Sacred Heart during this chosen month. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Howe sends the check for Dr. Kilroy's five dollars. She did think of going to St. Mary's next week but she is not well. She asks Hudson to give her compliments to Mother Angela Gillespie . Dr. Kilroy writes he was so scared by Pearl that he could hardly sleep after reading the pamphlet. The consequences of what people say are often serious; so it was with the statement that Howe was like Daisy Garnet . When she was a child, many predicted Howe would terminate in reckless worldliness. ::...

Scope and Contents The proof he is returning is very nicely printed and needs only one correction. He presumes it will make a neat four page card like the "Memento of a Retreat." 500 will be plenty for the present and they will see how the devotion takes. He will say some of his free masses for Hudson to defray the cost of printing. He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. Father L Bax of St. John's Church, Louisville, has heard from Father Thomas J. Jenkins . He was just starting for Bishop John Ireland's...

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He inquires about a cure in the State of Iowa because of use of the water of Lourdes, and devotion to the Immaculate Conception. He shall not forget his visit to Notre Dame; he sends his best respects to Father Thomas E. Walsh and others. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He was sent by his Rt. Rev. Abbot to take charge of the Catholic Sioux Indian Missions, Dakota Territory, and his residence is to be St. Benedict's Mission, 18 miles below Fort Yates. Major James McLaughlin was instrumental in getting him this position. They are together again in the same field of labor. Their experience with the Indians at Devil's Lake Agency is a great help to them here amongst the 5000 savages. Ever since his arrival on March 28th he has labored hard. He has baptized...

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Because of the charity Hudson displayed to Father T M. Schiffmacher 's poor Missions of Red Oak, Iowa, he is encouraged to ask a similar charity in his own misfortunes. He lives in a poor mission and almost all ever done there was by moneys gotten from outside. Last Saturday a cyclone struck the little town and destroyed the church and pastoral residence. He begs Hudson to ask the readers of the Ave Maria to come to their assistance. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

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Dunne is grateful to Father Hudson for his labor on "My Experience With St. Anthony." An embarassing error made by type is recalled. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1 p. 4to

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She asks to renew the Scholastic in September; she will pay next June for it. She reads every line as she did when a student at St. Mary's Academy . Notre Dame, Indiana. Since her brother intends to enter Notre Dame, she requests a catalogue. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Father Hudson may clip, cull, or throw in the wastebasket, Fr. Cull's document, if he does not calculate that it will do some good. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's of the 13th inst. arrived. He has returned from Austria with Elise, whose health continues good. Sister Mildred gives him the very highest account of her. He is not blind to Elise's mental deficiencies but is confident she will outgrow them. He was delighted with the success of Sister Florentine in copying his crucifix. She proposes it as a Feast Day present to Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. so Hudson should not mention it. The news about Mother Angela Gillespie, C.S.C. is...