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Munro thanks Hudson for his notice of the December issue of Harper's Magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Tiernan received the check for $100 and will send the second half of the story by the first of the year. She requests that Hudson send the $200 that will fall due by mid-January. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet thanks Hudson for the copies of lectures of Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. What does Hudson think of the Catholic University that is soon to open at Washington, District of Columbia? Bishop John L. Spalding 's address at the Plenary Council on this subject was outstanding. He is sorry that Henry Brownson decided not to write a biography of Orestes Brownson. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Thompson acknowledges the receipt of articles that Hudson sent her. :: X-3-a A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Seymour has been ill with rheumatism. She has not been well received by the Catholic community of Nashville. The director of the choir at the Cathedral parish has not called on her for help for the Christmas program. Seymour is disappointed that Hudson cannot use her article Fra Giovanni. She admires Charles Warren Stoddard 's articles. So far she has heard nothing from the Catholic World about her sketch "Amiens." :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorbesson thanks Hudson for his many favors. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The question has arisen at a conference of the Congregation in Montreal, whether their correct title is Religious of Holy Cross or Religious of the Holy Cross. Since Carrier did not push the fact that the question had been decided in 1872 at a General Chapter, the article, the, was adopted. He asks Hudson for advice on this matter. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ryder is pleased that Hudson got a laugh from his verses, but it is more evidence that he is used up and he hasn't the energy to turn to prose writing. He was disappointed over not seeing Hudson on his latest visit to Notre Dame. Ryder had expected a Scholastic Annual in his Christmas stocking. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ten Broeck thanks Hudson for the gift. Bishop John L. Spalding said he never saw a person of such humility as John Cardinal Newman . She sends clippings of poetry. Mothers Addie and Corrigan could not know that she wrote stories for the Ave Maria. Mother Mary F. Moran says they ought to have Hudson's photograph. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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At the request of Father D. Nolan, O.S.A., Dennehy sends an article which may be of interest of Hudson and the Ave Maria. Nolan would like to have the electro of the smaller banner-like picture of Our Lady of Good Counsel which Hudson has printed on some of his note paper. Dennehy thanks Hudson for the two books. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Brother Jacob 's letter was received. Father John P. Stewart is an old friend of Brother Emmanuel . Father James O'Connor of St. Bridget's recommended the Ave. Father Michael M. Meagher is a friend of Father Peter Paul Cooney, C.S.C. Father James Kiernan wrote an article about his visit to Notre Dame for the Rochester papers. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Mannix wishes Hudson a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Melville has made some alterations to the work that Hudson has requested. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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English could not go to St. Mary's Academy to get his sisters because his health is not good enough to permit him to do so. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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If the Virgin was 14 years when Christ was born, this is the 1899th anniversary of her birth. She reminds Hudson that next year is the nineteenth jubilee centenary of the Blessed Virgin. Hudson is in a position to divulge this information through his magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Drummond thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria. Enclosed are two articles that appeared in the Northwest Review of Winnipeg. Since the only Catholic periodicals Drummond sees are the Catholic Review and the Ave Maria, he does not know if the article in General Newton was noticed anywhere. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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English thanks Hudson for the Picture. They spent an enjoyable Christmas. Bishop John Ambrose Watterson preached at the ten o'clock Sunday. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Her husband, John B. Mannix , took the position of assignee for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati against the advice of his friends and only after being begged to do so by Archbishop John B. Purcell . He had hoped to increase the assets of the creditors by investing the remaining money in Southern Railroad stocks, then at a premium. The stocks depreciated, he became frightened and lost his head. A small group of the creditors incited by lawyers of poor reputation have held meetings, heaped...

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Squire submits a pamphlet that might be suitable for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Vagnier thanks Hudson for the picture. Regarding the contradictory statement about Riel in the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith and in the last New York Freeman's-Journal, either Father Fourmont, O.M.I., or Father Andre, O.M.I., made it, does Hudson know who? "An Old Fashioned" appearing in the New York Freeman's-Journal is one of Anthony Trollope's stories with a few corrections and changes. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Will Hudson accept an occasional contribution from "Mercedes"? :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents McKenna thanks Hudson for sending the Ave Maria. Father Vincent de Paul, O.C.S.O. was not the first of his order to come to the New World. Father Urbain Guillet, O.S.C.O. came in 1805, but he and all the Trappists in America excepting Vincent and a few brothers returned to France under Dom Augustine de Lestrange, O.C.S.O. in 1814. Vincent was held in Canada and became its pioneer Trappist and the founder of its first monastery that of Our Lady of Petit Clairvaux in Nova Scotia. :: X-3-a...

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Welch is pleased to hear that the Ave Maria is becoming popular. Miss Augusta Winthrop has come into the Church. She is a cripple. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd are putting up a building. Father R. W. Brady, S.J., President of Holy Cross is not in good health. Boston College continues to flourish with an enrollment of 295 students. Holy Cross's enrollment is down while Fordham's and Georgetown's are larger. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The Christmas number of the Ave Maria is an improvement on the preceding year. Brother called on Mrs. D. Cobb and she gave him to send to Hudson the dead body of a seal, an account book of George Washington during the 8 years he was President, and a sombrero. Enclosed is a card of an insurance company and one of a wine merchant who Brother thinks will advertise in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 4to.

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Nealis thanks Hudson for the picture. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stoddard is enjoying complete rest. He called on Bishop Camillus Maes but failed to see him. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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During her stay at Lourdes, Sister has the honor of making an acquaintance with Countess de Pouy who is mentioned in the Ave Maria's account of a miracle. Sister is not "predicting" Hudson's visit to Lourdes; she has been told by Sister Mary Eugenie . The reply of the Countess is enclosed. No enclosure. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Churchill sends five translations for the Ave Maria. Susan Emery asserts that Cincinnati has approved the "Holy Rosary Meditations" published by Philip A. Kemper of Dayton, Ohio. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cleary submits an article entitled "The City of St. Kevin". Later he will send an article on Dublin's cathedrals. Cleary sends Hudson a photograph of himself. He was pleased to learn that Hudson knows Father Paul Kehoe in Columbus, Ohio. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cleary regrets to learn that overwork has made Hudson ill. Hudson's offer of service to Father Paul Kehoe is appreciated. Several literary works are discussed. Cleary will send something on the Dublin cathedrals soon. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.