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Grace sent a manuscript to the Ave Maria which was accepted. She wishes to know when she will hear again from Hudson. :: X-2-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Fullerton encloses an appeal of Mrs. Power Lalor in behalf of the starving children of Donegal, which she asks Hudson to publish in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Muir would like to see Hudson personally. She has some matters that she would like to discuss with a priest in whom she can confide. Muir comments on various stories that appeared in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Robinson describes the events and circumstances that gave him the idea for the story that he wrote for the Ave Maria, entitled Father Tom. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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FitzSimons recommends a woman who is desirous of writing for a Catholic paper. Her specialty is children's stories. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hardenburgh and his companion, Captain Dawson, leave tomorrow for Rome. He describes his visit to Paris, including a demonstration by 20,000 workers led by the anarchist, Louise Michel, which was broken up by 600 mounted police. Coming from London they met Bishop John Cuthbert Hedley, O.S.B., who was on his way to Rome. He promised to aid them while they were in Rome. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo.

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Seymour received the $6 for the "Palestrina". Seymour thanks Hudson for recommending her for a teaching position at St. Mary's Academy. She feels that Hudson's efforts will be of no avail because her testimonials and recommendations were already in the possession of the sisters, yet they hired another teacher. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Van Dyke asks to be remembered in Hudson's Mass on the feast of St. Joseph. She asks this favor that she might win a law suit that will begin about that time. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Dahlgren would like to have her two books, "South Sea Sketches" and "South Mountain Magic" put on the list of premium books. She had in mind furnishing the St. Joseph's Chapel by herself. At the present time she is writing a novel with the same object in view. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Murphy presents a notice that appeared in the Buffalo Courier that contains an account of the speech he delivered at St. Stephen's Hall in Buffalo. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Dennehy sends a paper for the Ave Maria. He requests the return of several papers that he has done for the Ave Maria. Would a monthly editor on Irish and Catholic affairs suit the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Enclosed is a poem for the Ave Maria, together with a poem for Mrs. Drexel, deceased. Copies of this poem have been circulated privately, Hudson being one of those who received a copy. Drexel distributed $25,000 to $30,000 annually to charity. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey encloses a pamphlet on the physical and immediate cause of Christ's death. It was written by an eminent Protestant physician of Yonkers, New York. Enclosed is a rare photograph of the original painting by G. Max, a maestro of the modern school. She has permission to send them to Hudson that he might examine them for a week. They give an idea of what Christ suffered before his death. Dorsey is of the opinion that Christ suffered more in the Garden of Gethsemane than he did on...

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Starr sends Hudson a new edition of Patriotic Saints. She expects a notice that will not arouse suspicion as to her intentions with the book. She sent a copy to Father General and to St. Mary's. Starr heard through the Catholic Review that Professor Joseph Lyons was badly injured. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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A few articles are enclosed for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Copies of Bishop Ryan 's lecture on "Skepticism", should be sent to Edwin Adams and Patrick O'Brien of Carroll, Iowa. Guthrie also asks a couple of questions about Catholicism. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hudson has sent a few interesting articles to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dumb Animals, for which Angell thanks him. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Otis finds life at Fort Meade most monotonous. Spiritually the winter was a drought since the nearest priest is fifteen miles away. He looks forward to a visit to Notre Dame. Mrs. Otis' health has improved. Otis finds numbers 36 and 48 of the Ave Maria missing and requests that these copies be sent to him. What does Hudson hear from Colonel Dallas? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Muir speaks of coming east to visit some relatives and while visiting them she would visit Hudson, that she might discuss her spiritual problems. Muir thinks she will never write a Catholic story because it would not pay. With the exception of a few religious whose lives are unavailable, Muir sees nothing admirable in individual Catholics. Miss Eleanor Donnelly's rendering of legends is lovely. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Webb asks Hudson to reconsider his consent to give a place in the columns of the Ave Maria for his proposed, History of the Church in Kentucky . The proposal was sent to Hudson last December. Webb gives three reasons why he approved the publication of his work, at the instance of Father Thomas J. Jenkins . But now he concludes it would be best for the Ave Maria and himself, if his manuscript were returned. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Robinson hopes that Hudson will soon be restored to full health. Hudson may also forget to put in the footnotes in his story. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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English attended a Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Bishop John Watterson assisted by Fathers H.L. Magevaney, L.W. Mulhane, and Richard Fitzgerald, Easter Sunday. Her son, John, had another attack of the shingles. English sends a novel to Hudson, if he should object to reading it, he should give it to Professor James Farnham Edwards :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Lambing is searching for data concerning the devotion that General George Washington had for Mary Immaculate. Lambing is preparing an article on the Holy Rosary, and lists four parts into which he intends to divide the article. Lambing requests Hudson's opinion as to whether he should give the indulgences in detail or merely refer to the works in which they may be found. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey discusses at length the pamphlet and picture of Christ suffering during his passion. Hudson may copy as much of the pamphlet as he wants. Dorsey discusses the meaning of palm to the present day generation. She thanks Hudson for his offer to send a check; there remains "Contract" and "Gladys" to settle for. Dorsey sends a memoranda with the manuscript which Hudson mislaid. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Brown is sorry to hear of Father Daniel E. Hudson's, C.S.C., illness. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Grant is grieved to hear that Hudson is sick. She thanks Hudson for his high sentiments expressed in her behalf. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Carlisle regrets to hear of the Professor's recent injury. He will visit Notre Dame shortly and he will defer his trip to Racine and remain in Kalamazoo until Tuesday. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Ryder told Professor Joseph Lyons that he would take the job with the "Chronicle", but the pay was too low, only $5 per week. For the past five weeks Ryder has been with the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the largest paper in St. Louis. He was horrified to hear of Lyons' misfortune. Ryder is separated from his wife and is happy, but his lot is more lonely than ever. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Fennell has attempted little in the way of poetry. If the enclosed pleases Hudson more will be sent on request. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Paul has just completed his course of music composition in Stuttgart. He has been attempting, but without success, to have a Mass he wrote produced in New York. Pastors do not wish to spend money on such productions. If Hudson would like a paper he should let Paul know because he is anxious to resume his connections with the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.