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Hughes requests permission to copy the article, "A Word for France", from the Ave Maria for the Michigan Catholic. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Waylen sends the thanks of her mother, sister, and herself for the obituary of her brother. She encloses copies of two manuscripts found among his papers. These articles are similar to those appearing in the Catholic Standard and the Connecticut Catholic . If the articles are published Hudson is requested to send them extra copies. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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She confidentially asks if there is any good reason why Mr. Eliot Ryder should not be recommended for work. Ryder looked distressed when he called on her and said he would take any work. She gave him a note to one of the leading editors; since then she saw a statement detrimental to him in the papers. If the thesis suits she would be glad to see it in the Ave. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Edes thinks she has already written that the Patriot's circular was alright and she will see that the money sent reaches the right sources. She asked Marquis Sariera, editor of the Osservatore Romano who said the monument was to be at Bologna. At the request of the Bishop of Salford, Herbert Vaughan and the editor, Edes has accepted the Roman correspondence of the London Tablet, Dr. Brady having resigned. His letters are severely criticized. She does not know if she can succeed because...

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He asks that the Ave Maria sent to his mother at his address in Hardinsburg be transferred to the name and address he lives. The Schmid story reads pretty well, but he was disappointed in the compiled article from the posts destined for Xmastide. He found the enclosed, culled by a friend, in his notebook. If it is proper Hudson should put it in the Ave. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for his kind remembrance of Mrs. Dunne. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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She encloses $5.00 and asks that the five names enclosed be placed among the sharers in the perpetual daily Mass. Five names are listed on the inside page. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is sorry he caused Hudson trouble but in the confusion of closing the accounts for the year and training a helper the lost pages were mislaid. His "Mary's Shrine" is doing well and he is now having it translated into German. The advertisement regarding his pamphlet might be put into a corner of the Ave cover occasionally. The Bishop John Tuigg had a slight relapse, but not serious. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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She wishes Hudson a happy birthday from them all including their new son James. Marie has been ill but is better now. When is Hudson coming to Detroit? Hudson's prayers were successful. The Bishop Casper H. Borgess has the deed and the church will be commenced next spring. She asks Hudson to pray that Park may come and stay with them. She asks to be remembered to Father General. Wanda wrote her on his compliment. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Brown thanks Hudson for sending a copy of the Scholastic. She congratulates Professor Joseph Lyons on the judicious selection he made for his "Eighth Year". Brown thinks it a good idea to publish an annual of the Ave Maria containing the the best articles of the year. She requests a copy of number thirty four of last year's Ave Maria which she is missing. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She sends Hudson the review of a book that she wishes to see spread in all English speaking countries and begs him to insert it in the Ave Maria. She relies on Hudson's goodness and the fact that she is an aged member of the staff of the Ave that he will not refuse her. She hopes soon to send him some French topics and stories. Is it convenient for him to send her the sum she may have earned? She hopes everyone loves the Ave as she does. Hudson will have a great reward for editing it...

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He will be happy to receive the Ave Maria as an exchange for the "Catholic Knight" which he has sent several times with no return. :: X-2-k A.Postcard S.

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She hopes the enclosed will be worthy of a place in his magazine. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He is grateful for Hudson's letter. He will always give Hudson his best work and hopes to give him a story every year. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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She extends her compliments to the editor of the Ave Maria and hopes that space will be found for the enclosed. :: X-2-k A.L.Unsigned 1p. 12mo.

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The contents of Hudson's last letter make him hopeful of meeting Hudson soon. Can Hudson be with him on February 4 and remain until Ash Wednesday? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Grateful thanks are given for Hudson's last remittance. They are glad to know the pyx case, etc., reached him safely. Even the offerings of his charitable subscribers will not afford the means of effecting the "commemorative work" Mother Prioress has in mind. :: X-2-k A.Postcard S.

Scope and Contents She asks Hudson to forgive her delay in sending him New Year's greetings. She often thinks of her friends at Notre Dame and offers prayers for them. Their friend, Mrs. O'Brien, attributes her improved health to their prayers. She encloses 25¢ for Father Lambing's "Masses for the Dead", which she will pass on to a friend who does not believe it right to accept a fee for Masses for the dead. She prays daily to St. Joseph to send her a hundred dollars for Hudson next spring. She closes...

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He will be in Chicago when this reaches Hudson. Hudson can write to him at Prof. Lyon's hotel. He has had 2 weeks of trouble on a false charge and for 8 weeks has been vainly looking for work. :: X-2-k A.Postcard S.

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She asks Hudson to say a Black Mass for her intentions at the earliest opportunity. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Seymour is lecturing and writing on the early masters of music. For her next story, Seymour will write about the rise of the Oratorio of St. Philip Neri, 1660. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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If the accompanying manuscript is not acceptable it should be returned to Mrs. Hecker, whose address is given. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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He read the notice of the "Scholastic Annual" in the Ave Maria and is anxious to procure a copy. The cost of forwarding it should be charged to his account. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is sorry he neglected to thank Hudson for his excellent work and kind letter of last summer. He encloses a bill of exchange for 100 francs to be recorded to his credit and asks that two copies of the Ave Maria be sent to him weekly and one copy to Miss Angela Mesia O'Stuart, whose address he gives. She is a daughter of the Duke de Tamamis and will, he hopes, be a generous friend to the Ave. Enclosed is a small piece taken from the Pope's official Journal, "L'Osservatore Romano,"...

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The enclosed letter just received refers to cuts or plates that could be used for the Ave Maria. Letter giving prices per size of plates from Moss Engraving Co ., New York, is enclosed, also a page describing electrotypes and engravings. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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He encloses another installment of Father Lemche . He is almost to the end of Lemche's autobiography but a few incidents in his career cannot be put in too clear a light because he may not be a fitting subject for the vow of obedience. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Martin Port, S.J ., Rector of Canisius College, wishes to become a subscriber to the Ave Maria. Murphy gives his own addresses for the next two months. He gave a lecture on Ireland at Canisius College last Sunday. The "Catholic Review" will give an account of it, and he would be most grateful if Hudson would put a notice of it in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He asks pardon for not acknowledging sooner the receipt of Hudson's Christmas remembrance and the Scholastic Annual. Miss Mamie's E visit has kept him on the go; never in his recollection has there been a young lady so admired in St. Paul. Mamma, Father and Mamie start east a week from Sunday and he will be in charge of the house. They often speak of Hudson and wish he could take a vacation and visit them in the summer, He hopes to attend Commencement next June and asks to be remembered...

Scope and Contents He takes the liberty of giving Hudson some information on Rt. Rev. Henry Joseph Richter, D.D., the newly appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, with whom he is acquainted. He tells of the Bishop's birth in 1838 in Munster and his coming to America in 1854, where he attended St. Mary's Seminary of the West near Cincinnati. After his return from Rome as a Doctor of Theology in 1865 he taught at the Seminary with the celebrated Dr. Tobish. Then he was made Rector of a new Congregation at Warsaw...

Scope and Contents She forwards a translation of the notice of a miraculous picture, Notre Dame D'Absam. The copy should be returned when convenient. It belongs to their Rev. Father who made a pilgrimage to the shrine. May the Blessed Virgin accept the present account as a tribute of love and in return grant her the grace she solicits, that Hudson will mail them a list of the names and addresses of the private parties to whom the Ave is sent weekly. She sends an offering of $3.00. P.S. The Community begs...