Murphy intends to travel to Detroit and from there he will go to Notre Dame to see Hudson and then return to New York for lectures and retreats. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Murphy has been busy giving a mission in Cleveland. He expects to travel to Buffalo within a few days. Murphy spoke of the Ave Maria and was glad to see that Bishop Richard Gilmour subscribed to it. Enclosed is an account of two missions Murphy gave in Cleveland, which he asks Hudson to publish in the Ave Maria, so that he might collect funds for the poor in Galway, Ireland. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Murphy spoke of the Ave Maria at a mission he gave in Detroit, but he thinks the people there are not generous. He will remain in Cleveland until after Christmas. Enclosed are a few lines from The Catholic Knight of Cleveland which he asks Hudson to insert in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Murphy thanks Hudson for copies of the Ave Maria. He plans to remain in Buffalo for about a week and then go to Toronto, Montreal and New York before giving two missions in Pittsburgh. Later he will stop at Chicago from whence he will visit Notre Dame. Murphy intends to send Hudson a copy of the Catholic Knight. He is staying at Canisius College, which is quite large. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Ohman recalls pleasant memories of his school days at Notre Dame. He is engaged in the real estate and furniture business, besides running a 2,500 acre farm. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Seymour has received the $11 that Hudson sent only to have it stolen with $15 and her purse. Now she is without money until she starts teaching again. Three of her sketches on "Painters" have been published and she wonders if Hudson has more money for her. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Seymour sends the first of three sketches she is writing on early Catholic Masters of Music. At present she is in a Protestant school teaching history. Her next two sketches will be on the Age of Palestrina and the Anerio. An envelope marked Certificate for Music from the Vienna Conservatory is enclosed. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

She thought Hudson would like to have a note in his column of the celebration at St. Mary's. She thanks him for his notice of "Patron Saints" and for the account of St. Joseph's Cottage and the complements to her nephew, William W. Starr . She did not realize that she might take somebody through her house who would write about it. It has been copied into the Freeman's Journal. Who is E.L.D.? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Starr sends a poem to the Ave Maria. No response has been received from Hudson concerning the postal on Notre Dame windows. Mr. Norris of the Catholic Chronicle, Bay City, Michigan would be pleased to have that article in his periodical. Ella Edes in her letter has nothing but praise for Hudson's courteous treatment of her contributions and prompt payment. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

The practice given in this note is one of the sweetest things for ladies to know. She asked Sister Purificazione to send it to her as she had heard of it from her twin years ago. Starr leaves August 8. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Van Ness has found a way to utilize the "Christmas Sketch", and asks Hudson to send it to her. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Webb discusses the publication of his book. He hopes that publication will begin before the six weeks period as set by Hudson, because he feels that so long a delay would destroy its value. The book has been submitted to Father Thomas J. Jenkins and Father Walter H. Hill, S.J., of St. Louis. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Jenkins is here for a month and received the card forwarded from Chatsworth, Illinois. He can account for the loss of the manuscript Hudson is unable to find. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Donnelly writes to wish Hudson and his friends at Notre Dame a happy New Year. :: X-2-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Mrs. Edmund Dunne died; Dunne asks prayers of Hudson and friends at Notre Dame in her behalf. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Kahman thanks Hudson for his kindness to her brother. Enclosed is her subscription to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Taggert has heard nothing of her verses, "At the Consecration" and "Holy Communion". If Hudson cannot use them he is asked to return them. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Dorsey's daughter, Nellie Ella Lorraine Dorsey is disappointed because she had to postpone her trip to Notre Dame because of her lame foot. Nellie was anxious to write an article on the lace industry introduced by Mother Angela at St. Mary's. Dorsey thanks Professor Joseph Lyons for the Scholastic Annual. She always had a sneaking faith in Astrology and relates several incidents to confirm her point. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

The proof is alright. The letter forwarded to her from Notre Dame was from a lady in Colorado telling Starr how her article on industry helped her. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Donnelly sends a little poem as a New Year's salute to the Ave Maria. She is confined to bed but can get up occasionally. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Starr has found a sonnet which she had been preparing for the Ave Maria, but forgot to forward it. She asks Hudson to inscribe a copy of her book that she is sending Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., with an appropriate French salutation. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

St. Mary's Novitiate has a lily in their crib for Hudson and they would like him to come over and see it. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Enclosed is a slip from the "Washington Capital". It may be of use to the Ave Maria. They are anxious to prove that it is a Murillo. Necessary papers from Mr. Meade are lost. No one recorded a thing about the painting which was done in 1826. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

If the enclosed translation is not used it should be returned to Mrs. George Hecker :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

A reminder to Hudson that next Sunday is the feast of the Holy Name and he has promised to give them a sermon on that day. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Maes thanks Hudson for the copy of Haydn's life. He gave Bishop Caspar H. Borgess his copy and will deliver Father Ernest Van Dyke 's copy. If Holy Hill is a fraud it may become charity to expose it. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Corcoran desires advice on how to answer the charges of an apostate priest who has written false charges against the Church. All the statements made by O'Conner, the apostate priests, are false and Protestant as well as non-Catholics accept them as if they came from a saint. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Donnelly sends a clipping containing an article which may interest Hudson. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Gordon after leaving St. Mary's traveled to Toledo where she visited Julia Burgert . On her way to Cincinnati she saw John and Angela Ewing at Lancaster. The trip greatly benefited Gordon's health. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Jordan thanks Hudson for printing her poem. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.