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Enclosed is a sketch. Remittance is requested immediately. Paul received a telegram that his mother was dying. His mother has recovered sufficiently enough to enable her to care for Paul during his illness of two weeks. Paul is grateful to Hudson because Charles Warren Stoddard has been able to communicate with Paul through a notice for that purpose in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Guendling identifies the author and originator of an article for the cure of drunkenness, by an article published in Heft No. 1, X Jahrgang of of the Deutscher Haussachatz. Enclosed is a recipe for a cure of drunkenness. He asks to be remembered to Father Alexis Granger and Louis Letourneau :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Muir expresses regret over the bitter way that she spoke to Hudson recently. If all Catholics were like Notre Dame people then her opinions would undoubtedly be different. Muir says that in her youth the superstitions of the Church cut her off from marriage. Its counsels were ruled by men without feeling for women. She speaks of her disappointing love affair. Her Catholic friends helped her in time of need. Muir thinks very highly of Notre Dame men. They are king and thoughtful even...

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Pottere wishes to subscribe to the Ave Maria, and requests a prospectus of Notre Dame. A priest or brother that can speak Spanish is desired also. Information is requested as to a religious order of nuns that dress like regular Ladies. An offer is made to write from time to time about the Catholic Church in the republic. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Egan describes his efforts to get information for an article on Dr. John G. Shea . Egan sends Hudson "Redpath's." James McMaster paid Egan the highest compliment when he asked Egan to write on his paper. However, Mr. Egan wants honest criticism. Egan wants $15 per month for a series of sketches that he'll write. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Godson thanks Hudson for the rosary that was given to him. Godson has not been well recently on account of a sore throat. Godson is thankful for the Ave Maria that Hudson sent to him. He wants a copy of Willie Burke. The other friends of his want a copy to read. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Maes writes to help a young man to regain admittance into the trade school at Notre Dame. He was formerly a student learning the trade of a shoemaker. Now he wants to learn the shoemaking trade plus telegraphy and shorthand. This will provide him with the means to make a decent living. He is confident that he can make good if given a chance. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Richards forwards manuscripts to Hudson but there is great doubt as to their worth. Hudson's judgment and criticisms will be accepted and appreciated regardless of what they may be. Mr. Richards will let Hudson choose any convert he pleases for him to write on. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Muir thanks Hudson for the "Life of Haydn" that he sent to her. Miss. Eleanor Donnelly, she feels, may have good intentions in her writings but Muir feels that she has gone amiss. She thinks that American Catholicity cannot grow into stabilization until we have priests who are "white men." By that she means they must be brought up in America, and not under foreign despotisms. Muir feels that the cross no longer holds the power that it once held. She thinks that it is the day of the...

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Lambing sends an article on the brown scapular. Historical studies take up a great deal of Lambing's time. He requests some Water of Lourdes. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for the "Life of Haydn." She is glad he has taken Gill and Co. for his agent. She is now empowered to offer Hudson on the part of Dr. John Baptist Guidi, a translation of his work, "Berufung einer jungen Protestantin." Dr. Guidi is now secretary to the Nuncio in Lisbon, Monsignor Vincenzo Vannutelli, and accompanied him in a visit paid to their convent. He knew many places and people Sister knew and finally asked her to translate the book. Guidi offers the book and...

Scope and Contents Chisholm requests index for 1883 volume of Ave Maria, also the 1881 volume and if possible all back volumes. He also wishes to subscribe to current issues. He would also like to contribute articles to the Ave Maria. Enclosed is an account of the incident that occurred about 25 years ago. Chisholm hopes that it will promote devotion to the Holy Name of Mary. Chisholm narrates a line or two pertaining to the article concerning the Blessed Mother. He offers to give an account of the...

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Ryder encloses an article that he feels Hudson will be interested in. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Ryder discusses the merit of a poem that he sent to Hudson. He allows Hudson full judgment as to its merits. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Tello writes to thanks Hudson for the stamps, scapulars and medals that Father Hudson was so kind to send him. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Wheaton writes regarding a manuscript that was sent to Hudson. Wheaton doesn't like to have manuscripts written on both sides of the sheet. It was a pleasure and indeed an honor to learn that an article will be accepted for the Ave Maria. If any of Wheaton's articles are not fit for the Ave Maria then the waste basket is the proper place for them. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed for the extra copies of the Ave Maria that have been sent, and the return for the sketch of Mr. O'Reilly. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed are six copies of Moeslein's new "O Salutaris Hostia." :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Eleanor Donnelly telling her about the note that she wrote in the Introduction on "Pilgrims." Starr wants a Mass to be said for her book, "Pilgrims," for several specific, named intentions. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Vagnier accepts Hudson's offer to notice and review some books for him. Vagnier notes an article in the "Exchange" in which some lies against the Church are made. He states that the author displays an unbelievable ignorance of the SUMMA, of St. Thomas Aquinas. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dallas and his family are now in the land of flowers. Recently Bishop John Moore paid them a visit. Dallas came to Florida for relief os his heart symptoms. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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They have received Hudson's estimate and proof of an advertisement. They take the liberty of modifying the text of the advertisement. They send Hudson two samples of a work and a treatise on the Breviary which they wish Hudson to advertise. :: X-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Hudson's letter of February 3 puts into her power a project dear to her heart. She would not mention it to MamaAnna Hanson Dorsey as she treated any possibility of good results with "sniffishness". Anna Dorsey is concerned that Father Sorin made over "Zoe's Daughter" to O'Shea who is the most intolerable Irishman. Dorsey thinks a dozen or so could be saved from the wreckage of copyright with little trouble and "Tangled Paths" could be added. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The price of Archbishop Patrick JohnRyan 's "Modern Skepticism" is 20¢ 100 copies for $10. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The enclosure was received on time. :: X-2-m A, Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jenkins has sent data to Rand McNally to make their first estimate but still doubts whether he ought not benefit himself and encourage Joseph A. Lyons ' enterprise in that line. Jenkins will be stationed at St. John's in Louisville, Kentucky. If Lyons cares to make an estimate on "Six Seasons", he may address him there. Tomorrow will decide if Our Lady will cure him. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Maes gives Hudson full liberty in correcting his work. Mr. Barnard died Thursday. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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She sends a copy of "Children of the Golden Sheaf". As a result of Miss Smith's article, Donnelly received a letter from an entire stranger who expressed a resolution to work for the Ave. :: X-2-m A. Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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Murphy is changed to Sydney, but still on the mission. He will write an account of his mission in the Bush for the Ave Maria. Sydney is a better place for missionary work than Melbourne. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Richards expresses gratitude for the reprint of the life of Haydn. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.