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Ryder encloses some sonnets as he is in need of money badly. He met Father Sullivan recently and he asked to be remembered to Hudson and Joseph. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The director of La Figlia proposes that he and Hudson exchange their magazines. :: X-2-m A. Postcard S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Adam will revise his manuscript. He asks that Hudson not say anything to Father John Toohey on the subject as it would be too much to ask him to translate for Adam. Enclosed is money for the volume of the Ave Maria recently received. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey offers condolences to Hudson on the death of his brother. She sends another chapter of "Jamie's Temptation." Dorsey is seeking a pension offered by the Federal Government to mothers of soldiers who died in the Civil War. If her claim is allowed she will get over a hundred dollars a year, besides the two thousand dollars of arrears. She is determined to get it for Nellie Ella Lorraine Dorsey 's sake. She received the two Ave Maria's containing the article by Dr. Pooley :: X-2-m...

Scope and Contents Jarlath does not want the whole series of the Ave Maria. Separate volumes which contain the whole of any series of articles or stories would suffice, since he wants them for a stories would suffice, since he wants them for a circulating library. Jarlath's parish is poor, it is mainly composed of boatmen of the Lakes. They are models of goodness despite temptations to their faith. Their poverty is beyond anything seen outside Ireland. Fifty families are fed every winter at their gate....

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Kelly has not been able to get a picture of the late Dr. Joyce . He forwarded the sketch of Joyce's life and will send some verses soon. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Although Hudson has acknowledged receiving Skidmore's poem, "The Mount and Flowers of the Precious Blood", it has not appeared. She wishes to know if Hudson is going to publish it. Skidmore requests Hudson to ask Father Alexis Granger to publish a list of names for whom prayers are requested. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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O'Meara cannot obtain a photograph of the old frontis piece. Geraldine O'Meara was told that the pictures are seldom photographed. The one Hudson has is the Murillo, the best representation of the mystery. She thinks the Ave Maria would lose if Hudson rejected it. O'Meara has been asked to say word in the Ave Maria about Monsieur Ram 's book, which has been attacked by a jealous individual. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Egan thanks Hudson for his note and remittance. Enclosed is a proof of the cut. It will cost $38. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They have sent the cuts by express. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A paper will be sent on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The remittance for the paper on Monsignor Hostlot has not been received yet. Paul asks for $30. He had another letter from Charles Warren Stoddard and sent him the Diary which he says he will publish with an introduction by himself in the Overland Monthly of San Francisco. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter was received and the translation of "Paul" sent. Hudson's suggestions are welcome. The story has some merits that most French stories do not have. Van Ness thanks Hudson for the volumes that he promised to send. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed for the water of Lourdes. Is it not forbidden to sing any but Latin hymns during Benediction? :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Seymour's arm is bothering her. She is disgusted with the world. Seymour talked to Monsignor Thomas Capel, who said America was hardly the place for her. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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White is sorry to learn that Hudson is an invalid. He sends Hudson his novel, "What Will the World Say". F. Meehan read the manuscript for Duffy's and told them to publish it. Lawrence Kehoe is White's New York agent. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed for the copy of "Glimpses of the Supernatural". Kelly asks for a proof of "The Author of Deirdre". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Maes will go to Europe next week because two of his loved ones are near death. He wishes to know if he can do anything for Hudson in Belgium or Paris. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Mannix regrets that she has not been able to do the work that she promised on "Glimpses of the Supernatural", because of illness. She regards the book highly. Mannix thinks that some of the revelations are too human. She is displeased with Cincinnati; there are too many saloons and gambling houses and the city lacks schools where virtue and goodness are stressed. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Churchill sends a translation to Hudson. If he doesn't want it Mrs. Hecker will take it. Churchill's health is now better than it has been for some time. She encloses some intention which she asks Hudson to give to Father Alexis Granger :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for postponing until the vacation the work on the new design on the Ave Maria. The photographs reached her safely. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Tarbell writes about the kind of paper that he thinks should be used for a book Hudson is publishing. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Acton submits a poem for the Children's Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Enclosed is a list of subscribers for the Ave Maria. A postal money order for $12.50 is also enclosed as payment. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Donnelly is busy with reading proofs, writing poetry and Holy Week work. Enclosed is a little token for the Ave Maria. She sends her regards to Father-General. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Reynolds wants her manuscripts returned. She wants Hudson to tell her if she has a chance of pleasing the Ave Maria. In all her stories she has tried to illustrate the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother. She has had some success in writing for the "Young Crusader". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Stace thanks Hudson for the book and asks him for two copies for Mrs. M. Phelan :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr is delighted with Hudson's book, "Glimpses of the Supernatural". She offers to write a notice of it. :: X-2-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Starr thanks Hudson for the $6. She did not see her stanzas in the book. The change of title is an improvement. Starr is going to Buffalo to give two lectures for Easter. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Comments are made on the quality of work that is submitted. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Griffin thanks Hudson for his kind words regarding Griffin's remarks on General George Washington being a Catholic. Who was the member of the Society Hudson referred to? Was it Father Hickey, who died seven years ago in Washington. He was custodian of the tradition concerning Father Francis Veale :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.