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He received a request to say some masses at a renowned place of pilgrimage, preferably Lourdes, France. Father Cosmas Saberger, C.PP.S ., his neighbor told him to ask Hudson to arrange for the Masses said, which are for an Ursuline nun needing a cure for mental illness. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends the corrected proofs and thanks Hudson for his kindness in every way. He sends his regards to the priests, especially Father Thomas E. Walsh C.S.C.. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Lambing can breathe easier now that school is over. He wrote a few sermons which he discusses on mixed marriages for Father Wirth's last volume. He refers to an article in the Irish Eccl . Record, by the Pres. of Marymouth College on the question of whether we should say the Lord or Our Lord in the Hail Mary. He favors the Lord in opposition to Cardinal Wiseman. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Mrs. Reynolds previous article did not win the favor of Father Hudson, but nevertheless, she is trying again. After reading the account of St. Anthony of Padu's intercession in behalf of E. F. Dunne. Her experience relates a true story of the intercession of St. Joseph. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Starr responds to a call in the Ave Maria for donations for a monument to the late Holy Father, Pope Pius IX, enclosing $5. This is his first subscription to a monument, and he is happy to give it for a servant of God. Many men of rascality and corruptness are so remembered, but few good men. He also orders some pamphlets. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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An urgent trip must be made to Long Beach where Mrs. Dunbar is ill. If Hudson has occasion to speak to Father Thomas E. Walsh on the subject he and Hudson discussed, Hudson should ask him not to consult with anyone; whatever Walsh does let him do himself. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the compliments paid his "Papacy" article in the "Scholastic." He will have one on the death of Garibaldi in the next number. He has sent a story to the "Catholic World" but it will have to wait for six months to be published. He would like to dispose of it at once and if Hudson would care to consider it he will send it on. The story is purely secular but could be sprinkled with holy water if Hudson insisted. All Hudson's friends on the "Catholic Review" and the...

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A place is requested to the enclosed Memoriam by Sister Jane, who is Bishop James Duggan's sister. She is sensitive, and has endured heavy trials. He speaks of the commencement at Notre Dame :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He gave a little notice to "Record of a Suffering Soul". Should he give it a second notice? Hudson's Roman correspondent Paul called on Egan; Paul swears by Hudson. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She offers Hudson a manuscript, "Muriel Beresford" or "Local Life in India", a tale of social life in India. All places mentioned have been visited. The author is a first-cousin of W.L. O. Trevelyan, the present chief secretary for Ireland, and she writes under her maiden name of Trevelyan. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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He encloses two pages of notes on the Visitation which supplement Hudson's sketch. Maes saw the "Chef-d'oeuvre" of Albrecht Durer which is preserved in the Seminary of Bruges in Flanders, it is a jewel. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Two weeks ago she sent a sketch, "The Eve of the Festival." She has given up her New York flat and has come to this lovely village for the summer. In the fall she will take a new apartment because she had so much sorrow in the one she left. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is ashamed that he did not acknowledge Hudson's letter of February 2. He is indebted to Hudson for his charitable aid in connection with the disaster of August, 1880, and to the readers of the Ave Maria who contributed to the Flood Disaster Fund. Miss Smith deserves special mention for her charitable efforts. He is in the midst of many repairs and improvements to the ill-fated Church occasioned by the flood. He has achieved the prevention of a recurrence of the disaster by changing...

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for his letter and enclosure. She likes to keep a copy of what she writes and she sends one copy to Father M. A. Holmes of Rochester, New York, who is interested in her writings. She is sorry Hudson is ill. Early this morning she went to the Catholic Church St. Peter's which Father P. Cuddihy caused to be built, in which work her father greatly assisted him. She has many friends in the vicinity who are quite shocked at her Catholicity. But she is sure she is right and...

Scope and Contents She sends a notice of Mr. Durward's poems. The book does not have a publisher but probably Mr. Durward prints and sells it himself. She would like her notice to appear without her signature because he inserted a sonnet to her. She has just received the Art Amateur and will send a notice soon. She will also send a notice of her nephew's William W. Starr bust of Bishop Thomas Foley . P.S. Mr. Durward's oldest son, "Father John," is a lovely priest. She describes some of his admirable...

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Hudson's letter was received. He sends a brief notice of Mr. O'Brien for Hudson's judgment. Instead of copying the article in the "Irish Ecclesiastical Record" he will send Hudson the volume. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 8 vo.

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The Brother from whom he procured the Ave Maria told him Hudson would devote some space to St. Mary's Union whenever he sent a communication. He has condensed the enclosed from the New Brunswick, New Jersey "Home News" and hopes Hudson will publish it. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

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He sends a valedictory poem which he read at the annual commencement of Ottawa University. After the holidays he hopes to contribute to the Ave Maria. Will Hudson kindly tell Prof. Joseph A. Lyons that a copy of "Household Library of Catholic Poets" was sent to the "Illustrated News" of Montreal. The editor promised to review it. When the review appears he will send it to Prof. Lyons. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 8 vo.

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She has forgotten whether she gave Hudson the correct address to send his opinion of her sketch "St. Joseph's Client." She encloses a little verse for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 16mo.

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Hudson's letter was better than any treat because it contained such good advice and also some stamps. His papa has not yet said whether he will send him back to Notre Dame. He would like to come back and if he does he will bring several Washingtonians with him. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.

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He received his dispensation, and leaves there next week. He cannot return home because he fears the shock it would cause his mother. He cannot remain there because the students would know him. Whatever he has done was by written advice of a physician but it seems he is doomed. He has written to Prof. Joseph A. Lyons asking him to assist him in procuring a situation in Chicago. He will write to Hudson soon at length. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents He has been so busy that Hudson's letter almost escaped his memory. He leaves tomorrow for Europe. He does not know how long he will stay or where, but Fred, who is coming back in September will let Hudson know. He asks Hudson to thank Father Thomas E. Walsh especially for the favor he rendered him since he arrived home. P.S. Give his regards to Brothers Alexander Charles Smith, Marcellinus Thomas Kinsella and William Patrick Early and Prof. Joseph A. Lyons. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3 pp. 12...

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Today 25 Ave Marias came via Texas. Hudson improved his article immensely. He received a letter from a reader who was encouraged by his narrative and invoked with success the aid of St. Anthony in finding a person long reported dead. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents The four girls and Mrs. Morgan went downtown. Hudson's letter was waiting for her when she arrived here on Wednesday. When she left Keokuk she did expect to remain in St. Louis three weeks but the programme was so pleasant she could hardly persuade herself to leave. She has heard nothing of Notre Dame commencement exercises. Mother Lucretia sent a description of the exhibit at St. Mary's. On leaving St. Louis Wednesday morning she met Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. getting off the train....

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They are sending some volumes to Hudson and trust he will recommend the work to his friends. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo.

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Her oldest child, a boy of 7 years, has taught himself to read, and she asks for a list of books suitable for him. Mr. R. C. Steele is not a Catholic and she would like books on the Lives of the Saints or works pertaining to the Church suitable for a child. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo.

Scope and Contents Mr. Van Dyke has taken Marie and Charlie to Port Huron on a pleasure tour. Mr. John Boyle? O'Reilly was in Detroit as poet of the Reunion of the Army of the Potomac. Mr. Van Dyke gave a reception for him and Father Ernest Van Dyke was well enough to attend also. She had a card from Miss Eliza Allen Starr a short time ago. Maude wrote that she had received a remembrance from Hudson. Father Richard Shortis wrote her a long epistle. Sam seldom writes but she knows he is working and is...

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Hudson's letter directed to Long Branch arrived last night. He regrets to hear Hudson is not well. He should ask for a vacation. Mrs. Dunbar is stronger and he is trying his best to leave her. There are not many Catholics among the visitors but most of the servants and nurses are. If he can leave tomorrow he will write from Toledo. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Money is enclosed for this year's Ave Maria. Her Mama asks that a Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart be said for the boys. Mama would like advice on a matter which concerns an unpaid grocer's bill and asks Hudson what she should do about it. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4 pp. 16mo.

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Has Hudson seen the decision of the Roman Congress regarding the nuptial blessing in the "London Tablet," June 24, 1882, p. 989? He has urged Father J McCabe C.S.Sp. of the Pittsburgh Catholic College to visit Notre Dame on his trip to Chicago. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S.