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Enclosed are a few verses. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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

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Fisher sends another installment of her manuscript. The story will run to the requested length. Since half of the manuscript is in Hudson's hands, Fisher requests half of the pay for the story. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The index to last year's volume of the Ave Maria is requested. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lenahan thanks Hudson for his reply to his letter. He agrees fully with Hudson concerning suggestions for spreading the Ave Maria, and thanks Hudson for sending the Life of Francis McCary :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Benetti has read the Ave Maria and praises it. He has learned that Hudson has many good books for sale and requests that a catalogue be sent so that he may know some of Hudson's publications, which he plans to purchase for the library established by the Bishop Giovanni Timeoleone Raimondi, Apostolic Vicar of Hong Kong. :: X-2-o A.L.S.

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Baxter would like to know the number of magazines he received from 1884 to 1885 so that he might pay for the subscription. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister is in the hospital in Troy with a painful right arm. Sister Angeline, who has charge of this house, wishes the Index to the Ave Maria. Will Granger ask the editor for it. Sister Onesime died on the 13th of last month. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Seymour has received payment for the articles from Hudson. She encloses a program describing the lectures she is planning to give. Some time ago Seymour did some sketches on the History of Maryland, entitled, "Land of the Sanctuary"; she would appreciate Hudson's looking them over. Included with it is Seymour's seventh paper on the Catholic Masters of painting. Hudson has already published six of them and she has six more to offer. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Smalley was a student at St. Mary's Academy during the period 1876-77. During this time she heard Hudson preach although she never made a personal acquaintance with him. The Catholics of Jefferson built a church, which burned to the ground after being used but five times. They have erected another church, which is only partially complete. A debt of $520 has been incurred and they need an Ostensorium, Cope and Veil. Since the parishioners are poor and cannot pay the debt, Smalley...

Scope and Contents Neale was busy throughout the Christmas Season. He feels people know little about priests as passengers do about the engineer on a boat. Neale thanks Hudson for the notice given the books "Short Points to Mental Prayer" and "Catholic Belief". The latter work Neale used to settle many questions. Neale thinks Robert Ingersoll would make an excellent convert if he could be brought to examine Catholic doctrine. He contends that Ingersoll is a wit, a poet, an orator and a noble spirited man,...

Scope and Contents Muir is surprised that anyone spoke ill of her. Professor Arthur Stace is in complete error in affirming that Muir printed private letters. She explains her anger as hereditary madness, admitting that she is not much of a Christian. Unlike a Catholic girl, Muir found it impossible to avoid the confidences of the wretched and poor. The problem of Catholic marriage is that women are sold and deceived into the power of brutal men, who spend the nights at the Palace theater and Sunday...

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The Spanish newspaper that Hudson sent to Van Ness was a pleasant surprise. It was three years ago that Mother of the Sacred Heart received an invitation from the Archbishop of Mexico City, Antoni Lavastida , to open an Academy. Now they are founding schools also at Chihuahua and Monterrey. It has been only recently that the Archbishop has allowed the Sisters to appear in their parlor dressed in their religious habit. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mannix after a long delay sends some verses. The duties of a mother leave Mannix little time for literary endeavers. At Hudson's request, Mannix describes her only son. She intends to have the pictures of all her children taken and when she does, she will send Hudson one. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Moriarty wishes that he could do more for the Ave Maria. He would be pleased to have every member of his parish subscribe to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Several subscriptions are sent to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Smalley is thankful to be a subscriber to the Ave Maria due to Hudson's generosity. She will ask her Aunt Julia Smalley to write up the "Records" for Hudson. Smalley inquires if Hudson has read, "The Young Converts" which was written at the request of the Bishop of Burlington, Vermont. The proceeds from the five editions were used to complete the building of the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Albans, Vermont. The pastor of Smalley's parish wants to get an Ostensorium, but the...

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Julia's brother Peter came for them on Christmas and they went up to Julia's sisters. They have not seen the McDermott girls since Christmas. Sister Mary Anastasia had not professed when they last heard from her. She has done all she could in collecting for the chapel. She sends a list of those from whom she has collected money. Maggie Larkin wished her sister Katie to receive the benefit of the prayers. Mary Jane Byron wishes to be remembered. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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They hope that the Ave Maria will make known to its readers both their association and the construction of a church dedicated to St. Benoit-Joseph Labre . Father John Thayer, a witness of his funeral in 1783, was his first convert. Enclosed are a leaflet on the Association of Prayers for the Triumph of the Church, a pamphlet on the first church dedicated to St. Benoit Joseph and a note which asks for intentions in behalf of their work. :: X-2-o A.L.S. French 13pp. 12mo.

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Egan and Hudson agree that the stories Egan wrote for the Catholic World have been a success. In the future Egan will not have time for the Catholic World, since he is doing work for Hudson and writing a book for a secular publisher. Egan wants the pass renewed so that he can pay Hudson a visit in May or June. Egan wants Hudson to tell him just what he wants so that he may edit his own manuscript. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lenahan requests a Mass be said for his intention. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Elder is grateful to Hudson for publishing the sermon. Mr. Springer's offer is good in so many respects that Elder thinks it is a service to religion. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Russell is pleased to learn that the sketch of Notre Dame de Perpetua Succursu is to appear in the Ave Maria. Two parish priests interested in the devotion wish copies of the Ave Maria containing the article. :: X-2-o A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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The success of the missions in the South depends on what aid the North can supply. Slattery encloses a circular as an advertisement in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Fisher thanks Hudson for the check of $150. She expected only $125. This leaves only $100 due when the entire manuscript is delivered. Fisher is glad to hear that the story "Child of Mary" was liked by the readers of the Ave Maria. She attempted to show the struggle that Catholicism is undergoing in a Protestant country such as the United States. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Fitzpatrick sends a poem written for her by Mrs. J.E.U. Nealis . She has received her permission to send it for publication. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Mother Superior Magdalen Taylor knows Hudson learned with regret of the death of her friend Lady Georgiana Fullerton . She will send a little account of her as soon as the funeral is over. Sister is pleased to learn that Hudson liked her story "Charlotte". If not disposed to someone else, she promises to send it back to Hudson. Enclosed is a short article for the Children's department. Sister reminds Hudson that this is the time of the Year that Sister is paid for her contributions to...

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The donation to Father Peter Quinn has been received. Father Lawrence Wall replaced him. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Egan is grateful for the relic and beautiful setting. Father O'Hara recently talked with Egan. Egan would like Eliot Ryder 's address as he has not written to him in a long time. He began reconnoitering in the office of the New York Freeman's-Journal last week, and is grateful for Hudson's advice not to mention his connection with Mr. Patrick Hickey . Egan expected to meet Nugent Robinson at John Gilmary Shea 's dinner, but his wife's illness prevented his attending. :: X-2-o...

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The Maryland manuscript was mailed to Hudson. The uncharitable remarks of the daughter of a cook dismissed from her cousin's employ has cost Seymour four students. Seymour was described as an adventuress, which caused her much embarrassment. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.