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Did Hudson want 15,500 copies printed here? Egan arranged only for having it reprinted by the photo-engraving process. The Manhattan is not under Catholic auspices but wishes to be fair. By all means exchange. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Lambing sends the completed article, "The Way of the Cross". The flood relief work is almost completed. Gratitude is expressed for the notice of "Mary's Shrine". Father John Rentiger died at Sharpsburg. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Reynolds thanks Hudson for returning her rejected sketch. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Notice that a bill and proof are sent by registered mail. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dahlgren sends the manuscripts on "The Persecution for the Faith". She thanks Hudson for his kind offer to send her a number of Ave Marias free of charge as well as for his promise to have her name in electrotype. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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The returned proof from Fort Wayne has been approved; eighty copies are needed. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Richards is obliged to Hudson for opening the columns of the Ave Maria so freely. He admires Hudson's editorials, particularly the medium Hudson observes between the light and heavy. His engagement with Mr. Patrick Hickey will prevent Richards from communicating with Hudson often. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ryder's wife knows he is in Chicago, and she wants him to write from there. Ryder hopes that Hudson read their correspondence. The harm that Mrs. Ryder can do him is to write a harsh letter. Ryder is well and wishes to be remembered to Joseph. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a story which Hudson may be able to use in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A letter from Dahlgren's daughter Baroness Von Overbeck gave the enclosed information regarding the Von Bulows. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sr. Florentine cannot re-execute the designs for the Ave Maria due to pressing duties. Her pupils need all her attention at the Art Studio. Easter brings work for the Church and the following Sunday they expect Bishop Claude M. Dubuis to dedicate a new Church. If the work can be postponed until the summer vacation then she will complete the design. Enclosed is a letter from Crosscup and West Engraving Company. Had Sister known the requirements, she could have completed the work...

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Acknowledgement is made of a pamphlet that Hudson sent to Pardow. He will value the little pamphlet as a token of Hudson's kindness. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Seymour has had some difficulty in going to confession. The last priest that she went to embarrassed her. Under the circumstances Seymour thinks that she is justified in asking Hudson to recommend a priest in whom she can confide for spiritual direction. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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"The Festival of the Most Holy Rosary" by Rose Howe has been received. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Fisher thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria. Fisher would like to become one of the contributors to the Ave Maria, but she is fully engaged in writing articles for other journals. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. D. Cobb is pleased with the life of Joseph Haydn that appears in the Ave Maria. She has four volumes of "Natural History" by Joseph B . Hold which she is sending to Hudson. Some people have sent contributions to Notre Dame and have not received acknowledgement of it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Moeslein sends the promised Ave Maria on the anniversary of the day that the Salutation was heard for the first time on earth. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Chrysostom has sent some shells to Father John Zahm as a gift from Mrs. J. Regan . The shells are fairly expensive. Chrysostom suggests that Hudson send Regan a book. The small shells are from Miss R. Laveny . A check is enclosed for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Hudson's letter containing $1 for the pictures of St. Stanislaus has been received. Kemper will send a few specimens of Easter cards. While Kemper thanks Hudson for his offer to recommend Kemper's work in the Ave Maria, he asks that it not be done yet, for his line is not as complete as he would like it. Comments are made on the quality and quantity of work that can be done for Hudson. Kemper will explore Europe for the best productions. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents An article is enclosed for the Ave Maria. Due to long trouble Murray's health is very poor; it is the result of intense labor on his book, "The History of the Catholic Church in the United States." His lessons on English literature is now in the hands of the publisher. Enclosed is ten cents to pay for the postage of Father John Zahm 's "A Lecture on Modern Science", which is to be sent to Father Bernard P. Murray . Murray may be considered a life contributor to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m...

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Egan promises to have the cut of the picture that Hudson wants ready today. He will send Hudson the proof. Hudson may feel free to alter Egan's "A Rosebud". Mr. Kehoe in a conversation with Egan, stated that it was improved but wanted briskness and new blood. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Kahmann should write to Brother Leander . Regards, are sent to Brother Thomas and C. C. Echlin . Kahmann's sister subscribes to the Ave Maria, but she hasn't received it. Kahmann notices E. Gerlach's handwriting which makes him think that he may be Hudson's private secretary. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doyle thanks Hudson for his promise of hospitality to Bishop Osouf and Father Pettier . Doyle speaks of the work he is trying to accomplish by writing to several periodicals. Doyle quotes details concerning the Church in China which appeared in "Journal de Rome". There are 25 Sees or Vicariates Apostolic in China. There are over one hundred priests in all with about a thousand Chinese Catholics to each priest. Most of the priests are Jesuits. The French predominate and it is the common...

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Enclosed is a sketch of Dr. Joyce . Kelly was not able to get his picture. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger will grant Hudson the title of Censor Deputatus, and on his work grant the official "Imprimatur" under the date. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Oechtering sends a Mishawaka paper containing the program of St. Joseph's day and the blessing of the new organ. Oechtering feels that his church owes a debt of gratitude to St. Joseph for all the favors that he has obtained for Oechtering. He thanks Hudson for his generous memento. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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An article is submitted for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The books have been sent as suggested to the University. A suggestion is made for correcting the "Life of Bishop Hailandiere." :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister encloses some money for the purchase of several numbers of the Ave Maria. She thanks Hudson for Miss Frances Howe 's pamphlet. She is anxious to send Hudson a pretty historical and Catholic tale that she ran across in some German magazine some 20 years ago. The work that she is doing for Dr. Guidi takes up most of her time. Sister is writing a sketch on the "Life of Thomas a Kempis." :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Van Ness had no intention of making Hudson apologize. She hopes Hudson did not find her last two papers too impertinent. Van Ness thanks Hudson for the pamphlet by Miss Frances Howe :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.