Scope and Contents Dorsey's heart trouble is aggravated. She discusses two stories she sent Hudson. She asks Hudson for information concerning various scapulars Hudson sent her. Did Hudson get Dr. Pooley 's little work copied? She thinks, Bishop John Ambrose Watterson, who is going to deliver an address at the close of the University's scholastic year, is a fine orator. She was delighted to hear the cause of Father-General Edward Sorin 's errand to Europe. Nellie Ella Lorraine Dorsey 's ankle gives her...

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Evers extends an invitation to Hudson to attend his ordination to priesthood on June 19, 1883. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Paul acknowledges the receipt of $12.50. Being in Rome is not a justifying reason for extra pay. The Catholic World paid him $3.50 per page for his contributions. He wrote about 12 pages for them. Enclosed is another article. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Seymour has done her best to condense her two chapters into one, but finds that it cannot be done. Since Fra Angelico is the prominent Catholic painter of the XV century, she has dealt primarily with him. The trouble with Catholics in America is that they do not take an interest in Catholic art and literature. It may be that Mr. Galwey is correct, when he says he does not need articles on art, for people go to Protestants for this kind of reading. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly encloses a poem in honor of St. Rita. In translating Father Cotta 's poem into English, Hudson should note that Donnelly substituted rhyme for the original blank verse. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Robinson acknowledges the receipt of $129.43 for "Father Tom". He hopes that Hudson is well and he has begun the plot of "Eighty Four". :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder has not heard from his wife during the last five months, and does not want her to know where he is. With this purpose in mind he would like Hudson to mail a letter to her from him. Ryder would like to get a few copies of the Ave Maria and the Scholastic containing some of his works. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Egan has just copied an article entitled "Joseph's Cottage". He knows a number of people who would like it. Egan wrote the children's story in Patrick O'Shea 's "Youth's Cabinet" to pay off a note of George F. Phelan 's who died so suddenly. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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O'Keeffe invites Hudson to deliver the Commencement Address for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College next June 25th or 26th. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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English arrived home from the South on the 13th feeling splendid. The doctors found his lungs in excellent condition. He will be out to Notre Dame about June 20. Mother Mary English and Mamie English will leave for St. Mary's about the 10th. :: X-2-l A.L. Incomplete 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Dorsey has applied for a pension for her son's service during the Civil War. She has been experiencing difficulty in furnishing evidence that her son died as the result of a disease contracted in the field. The pension will average $120 per annum, and about $2000 in arrears. Dorsey sends Hudson copy and intends to complete three more chapters. The Jesuits are delighted about Father Pye James P. Neale, S.J. Father H. C. Denny visited Nellie Ella Lorraine Dorsey to tell her that it was...

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Kelly wants to know what happened to his poem "April", which has not yet appeared in print. Another poem is enclosed. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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McDonald wants Hudson to tell him how many pictures should be made from the oil painting which Professor James Farnham Edwards left to be copied. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Moffitt protests against the publishing of the story "Elaine", which appeared in the Ave Maria, in book form. At the same time the story appeared in the Ave Maria during the summer of 1882, two friends of his, cousins to one another developed a great attachment for one another and wished to marry. Relatives of both protested and attempted to break the association, claiming the marriage would bring only misery. While the Church grants dispensations for such marriages, it does so only...

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Dorsey sends Hudson a story, "The Dover Ghost Bell". :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister asks Hudson for the name of a good book publisher who would do a suitable book binding job. The bindings of P. J. Kenedy of New York are cheaper than Murphy Kelly Piet and Company or William Sadlier Company, but she thinks they are also cheaper looking when handled. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Cloney writes for Manly Tello who is exceedingly busy. Tello would like to know if anything appeared in the Washington Catholic of May 12 in reference to the Catholic Universe :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The Moss Engraving Company gives Hudson details concerning the costs on engraving work. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Muir thanks Hudson for the picture of the Madonna and his letter. The mixed marriage question has aroused a lot of talk. Muir has many things she would like to ask a priest. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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English received Hudson's letter while visiting friends. Mamie English has not felt well since her return. English's son John has arrived home the picture of health. She learned through the Scholastic that Ad. Hardenburgh has been visiting Notre Dame. English and her family expect to be at Notre Dame for the summer. She welcomes Hudson's criticisms of her literary work. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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McIntyre encloses a contribution for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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White encloses his book "The Cross of Monterey" and hopes Hudson will review it. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey encloses a postal from Patrick J. Kenedy the New York Publisher as a specimen of what may be expected if Dorsey made a stand about her books. Dunigan died, after having failed years ago, and Kircher his successor carried on the business. Kenedy bought the stereotype plates he says, but Dorsey will not notice his communication. Dorsey is afraid she will get to hate the Irish, most of her Shylocks have been Yankeeized Irishmen, more Yankee that the Yankees themselves. :: X-2-h...

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Kennedy encloses a piece from the evening newspaper, the Washington Star . Such an article is rare for the Star since most of its articles are prejudiced. The under lined part is most appealing to Catholics. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Two translations are sent with this letter. If they can not be of use, Hudson is asked to send them to Mrs. George Hecker at Catholic Publications in New York. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gordon's planned trip to Cincinnati was canceled because chaperon failed to appear. Mother Lucretia has written to Gordon. Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes confirmed two hundred this morning, including Judge Mulkey, his wife and niece. Mulkey built a mansion in Metropolis, Illinois, but there is no Catholic Church in town. A priest says Mass occasionally in the Judge's house. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Cullen thanks Hudson for his kindness in reading her story and giving his opinion as to its merit. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dorsey relates a dream she had about Pope Leo XIII. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A lady translated this conference of Father Monsabre. There are four others. Should this work be encouraged? P.S. If Hudson can use this work he is to address Mrs. Dr. Vincelette :: X-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Seton submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.