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Howe is grateful for the obituary of Father Aegidius Hennemann, O.S.B. . She asks for copies to be sent to several frineds of Aegidius in Munich, Germany. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Quotation on prices and quality of engraving. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Thompson liked the article on Haydn's Life, recently appearing in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bennett encloses $25 for Masses for his father, lately deceased. His father was a good Catholic. Bennett feels that he owes his strong Catholic Faith to his parents. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey intends to keep sending installments on her story, "Auld Nicol..". The volumes on Haydn's life have been received. They are gracefully translated. She has a collection of a strange book called the "Apocryphyl". It is a collection of childhood traditions of Our Lord. It is part of the Gospels which were rejected. She is going to copy some of it which she thinks will be of interest to the readers of the Ave Maria. Nellie, her daughter met Mgsr. Capel recently. Capel said he...

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Durward asks that the article on Mary Tudor be republished. Tennyson has written on Mary Tudor. The one by Aubrey DeVere is considered by many critics as better than the one that Tennyson wrote. It is suggested that a western publishing house bring out this drama. DeVere is bringing out a new edition. A copy of it will be sent to Hudson if he so desires it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder heard from his wife; the letter made him sick. He encloses a letter to her to be forwarded through Hudson. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Churchill acknowledges the receipt of books and Lourdes Water. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kircher acknowledges the responsibility for the German notes in the "Catholic Mirror." In response to Hudson's request he sent them to the Pustet firm. He cannot permit the republication of the Pustet-Haydn romance. Permission of the firm to translate it should have been obtained and due credit given. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Mannix encloses a translation of a French sonnet. She thinks the Ave Maria is improving all the time. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hudson's letter of the 8th received. Number of Ave Marias sent is all right, but since Mr. Hilfer's number was sent to Kentucky it should be only three. The number sent to Alberic belongs to Mrs. Palk-Grace. Lizzie McLaughlin did not get it since June, it is not known if she will renew her subscription. John McCloskey does not expect it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Jordan acknowledges the book marks. She has been weary for months. She has found someone to come and live in the country, so that her writing need not be done at stolen intervals. During the coming year Jordan will have charge of the children's column in the Catholic Herald. :: X-2-m A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 8vo.

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She wishes Hudson a Happy New Year. She has delayed answering Hudson's letter of Dec. 11, 1883 because she was too busy. What she wants to know is how she should write to the Philadelphia for instruction to begin the work that Hudson wants her to do for him. She discusses the technicality of the work that must be done. She hopes that Hudson was able to see Sister Mildred during her stay at Notre Dame. They expect to see Mother Colette soon. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 7pp. 16mo.

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Quotations are made on subscription price of the "Art Amateur". :: X-2-m A. Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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Seton expresses his pleasure over the Haydn story recently appearing in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Alfred B. Miller is willing to try the scheme for six months so Ryder will not return to Chicago for the present. He asks for data on Egan from the "Household Library". He asks Hudson to congratulate him on his good fortune. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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An article is sent for the Ave Maria. Thompson has been meditating on an article on Sunday Schools. The story "Life of Joseph Haydn" is appreciated. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.

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Norfleet is in trouble, his brother has been away from Notre Dame since January 14th, after obtaining permission to be absent for a few hours. Now he wishes to return, but Father Thomas Walsh refuses to let him. He cannot return home. Norfleet asks Hudson to talk to Walsh, so that, he will change his mind and allow Norfleet's brother to return to Notre Dame before next fall. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Jordan is grateful for the "Life of Haydn." Jordan thinks that Miss Eleanor Donnelly 's work is so good that she despairs that she can ever hope to accomplish anything. Miss Jordan wishes the Ave Maria well. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Oechtering sends a report. Hudson may make whatever changes he deems fit. Oechtering would like to have 100 copies. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder sends some clippings that Hudson may consider worth keeping. Did Hudson see John R. G. Hassard's sketch of Cardinal McCloskey in Harpers' Weekly? It is remarkable that Harpers should permit a Catholic to write of a Catholic in one of their own publications. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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B. I. Durward 's "Madonna of the Rose" pleases Starr immensely. She is delighted to learn that Durward's name is amongst the list of contributors to the Ave Maria. The tale is full of simplicity and Christian beauty. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The custom of English and Irish papers failing to credit United States papers for their work irritates Tello. His son, John, accepts the stamps with sincere gratitude. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Nellie brought Hudson's letter with the enclosed check for $150. She encloses an absurd strip about the Methodists no enclosure. Did Hudson ever come across the old book "The Ship of Fools?" Dorsey thinks Bishop Simpson and Reverend Dr. Gouger deserve a berth in it. Did Hudson read in the Atlantic the exquisite poem about "The Three Kings?" When New England shows in her literature that she is becoming enlightened concerning the practical workings of the Catholic religion, Ignorant...

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The $2.00 has been received. The author of "Xmas Bells" was in great need of money. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Enclosed is a story, "A Little Fair Soul." Everyone likes the article that Smith wrote on the life of Eleanor Donnelly . Donnelly sent her a copy of her latest book, "The Children of the Golden Sheaf." :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The $7.50 has been received. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Carrier speaks of two errors that appeared in the Ave Maria concerning Lasserre 's latest work. Carrier requests that the letter be handed to Father John Toohey whom he believes to be the translator of Lassere's work. Toohey's translation of the "Wonders of Lourdes" was far superior to the wretched attempts made by the Baltimore Mirror. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a little poem. Donnelly was flattered by the article that Sara Smith wrote about her in the Ave Maria. Donnelly extends her regards to Father GeneralEdward Sorin. Please send a copy of the Ave Maria of the 19th to Ignatius Donnelly, Hastings, Minnesota. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Maes writes to Hudson about the qualifications of Mr. Crowley who seeks admittance into Notre Dame. If he is considered, Maes asks that a telegram be sent at once so that he may be brushed up and prepared. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.