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Having always understood that the Catholic Church forbids marriage of first cousins he was surprised to read in Lady Georgiana Fullerton's "Eliane" that Catholic cousins were married. Previously a "Tale" appeared in the Ave Maria in which three godparents married their godchildren. No explanation of either of these articles was published. These articles have occasioned bitter criticism from non-Catholics. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3 pp. 12mo.

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They are busy preparing for a bazaar. It is in aid of their convent. :: X-2-i A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 16mo.

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He sends by express his novelette, "Father Tom." :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for his favor of Nov. 6. They are sending him a pyx-case from St. Teresa and a scapular containing a relic of St. Teresa. If he exchanges with Donahoe's Magazine he should notice the articles by their Father Ryan on St. Teresa. :: X-2-j A. Postcard S.

Scope and Contents Hudson's favor arrived at a time of trouble. On Nov. 8 her brother-in-law, Samuel Kilpatrick of Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, a death-bed convert. He had always been very dear to them. Will Hudson ask the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria for his repose? His conversion has made quite a stir and she trusts will do some good among his Protestant friends. She thanks Hudson for his kind remembrances of her. P.S. She will try to prepare something for the Christmas No. after these...

Scope and Contents At length she is to have a little chat with Hudson. Doubtless the retreat was very fatiguing, but she is pleased to know the effects were so beneficial. She is disappointed that Hudson cannot accept an invitation to go to Lourdes. She is confident John English will recover and the trip would give Hudson a lease of at least fifty years on his life. She would like to see him the size of Father Walsh. She hopes he was able to say Mass this morning for the anniversary of her mother's death....

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They expected Hudson last Saturday and were quite disappointed. The proof of McCarthy's article is substantially correct. If copies of Brownson's work are not received by the Library more will be sent. One page proof of "Synthetic Philosophy" is enclosed. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The thought strikes him to resume "Christian Counsels for Educators." Is there a later issue than Dec. 10, 1881, with the "Counsels"? He can't determine where he left off. He is grateful for Hudson's generous offer to Mr. Benedict J. Webb :: X-2-j A. Postcard S.

Scope and Contents Hudson must think the photographs took the same road as the "chains," which as yet she has not found a way of forwarding. The enclosed photos do not please her as they were taken from 2 negatives. The engraving was given her by Father Bechy, General of the Society . Many of the churches there distribute pictures of their own saints when there is a general Communion. She describes the immense devotion to St. Aloysius among the young of both sexes. St. Anthony of Padua is another...

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O'Meara is pleased to have the money from Hudson as it is sorely needed. She hopes that Hudson is more careful with his health than he is with his money. O'Meara calls Hudson's attention to her article in the April number of the Philadelphia Quarterly on the Church and Revolution. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Maes would like to contribute to the Ave Maria, but he is very busy at the present time. Besides the Michigan Catholic depends on him for editorials and in his efforts to raise the standards of the paper he has his hands full. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Seymour thanks Hudson for the $6. She cannot leave her teaching position because she promised to remain until July 5th. Seymour has charge of the Vocal Department as well as teaching German and French. On the 19th of March she will lecture in Philadelphia at the Academy of Fine Arts on "Artist Life in Vienna". She lectures under the auspices of Mrs. George W. Childs, the Fallons and other distinguished families. Proceeds are for the benefit of the School of Design. She hopes that this...

Scope and Contents After relating how he came to know Hudson, the writer explains his plight. In 1879, he went to Jefferson City, Missouri where his wife's brother is Clerk of the Circuit Court. He began drinking and gave up his religion. His wife remained faithfully devoted by him. He edited a Democratic campaign sheet in Jefferson City. Reason and the faith of his wife aided him to return to the practice of religion and avoid drink. The author will furnish a sketch of his life if Hudson is interested....

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Comments are made on the kind of engraving work that can be done of Raphael's Annunciation. Estimates of the cost are also given. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Brother John has written to Father General an account of his interview with Archbishop John Sadoc Alemany who refused to give a letter of introduction to his priests; the diocese must support their own paper, the Monitor . Brother has no friend there among the clergy unless Father Hugh P.J. Gallagher . He has to "go it alone" which may account for his poor success in California. He called on Marquis D.J. Oliver who said he gave Brother Francis $10 for a life subscription to the Ave...

Scope and Contents Dorsey sends her story "Little Gladys" and the suggestion that the title of the three sketches she previously sent be changed. "Little Gladys" is a real life story about people Dorsey knew. Nugent Robinson 's story "Father Tom" is delightful. Dorsey read Miss Brownson 's life of Father Demetrius Gallitzin and did not like it. While visiting the death place of Gallitzin, Father Reynolds gave her a book of French hymns which belonged to Gallitzin. Dorsey escaped a reception prepared for...

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Carrington orders several copies of the Scholastic and a number of stories appearing in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Steiner encloses the price of the "Realities of Life" an oration by Edmund F. Dunne, and requests that it be sent with a copy of the University catalogue. He is pleased to hear that Hudson is a priest; Steiner is a lawyer. He would like to chat with Professors Timothy Howard and Joseph Lyons :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Robinson intends to put "Father Tom" in book form. Half the profits will go to Hudson if he pushes the sale. Robinson feels that by publishing a dozen of such novelettes it would help the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hudson's letter with the enclosure has been received. Father Joseph Rademacker of Fort Wayne, appointed Bishop of Nashville; Father J.J. Jonckau appointed co-adjutor Bishop of Vancouver, and Father M. Spalding goes to the Holy Land. :: X-2-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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English is surprised Hudson has not received any mail from her since her departure from Notre Dame. She wrote shortly after her arrival at Columbus, Ohio. John English has gone to Thomasville, Georgia to regain his health. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister acknowledges receipt of a check. She has lost her sister, Mrs. Dean . She and her husband were converts. He gave up 1000 pounds a year to become a Catholic. They left one son and three daughters. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Enclosed is a story by Taggart which she hopes Hudson will accept for the Ave Maria. The poem that she sent was rejected; she would be grateful to Hudson for his criticism. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dennehy is obliged to Hudson for having sent him the various manuscripts. A few additional copies of the number containing "Historical Opinions on the Papacy", are requested. Dennehy would be pleased to have Hudson suggest a topic on which a historical paper may be written. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Brown sends one hundred dollars to Hudson. She thanks Hudson for the copy of Father Andrew Lambing's book. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson has not heard from Marine in so long because Marine was forbidden to correspond with anyone. Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. permitted him to look for a location where he can rest and at the same time canvass for recruits for the noviciate at Notre Dame. Marine asks Hudson to send him an English grammar so that he might teach his recruits English before sending them to Notre Dame. The Belgian affair, after years of trial, as well as the Roman affair are over. Sorin wished to...

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A request is made to have six Masses said this month. Grant is going to be married in August to John Keogh . Keogh is a cattleman and a Catholic. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Adam requests that a copy of the Ave Maria be sent to him. He notifies Hudson that he has been appointed Rector of the Cathedral and VicarGeneral of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Adam has been very ill with asthma. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Murphy spoke highly of the Ave Maria in sermons at Utica, New York, and Buffalo. He is giving a mission in Buffalo and will lecture on Ireland after completing the mission. The next mission will be given at Pittsburgh. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Otis notifies Hudson of some missing numbers of the Ave Maria which he asks Hudson to send him. The climate at San Antonio is pleasing and the vegetation is coming out fine. Mrs. Elmer Otis is not in good health. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.