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Skidmore submits a poem for the Ave Maria. The incident therein related was told by a lady at whose house she met Mrs. William T. Sherman some years ago, when she visited California with the general. Mrs. Sherman told Skidmore she believed she was the first subscriber to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer, a reader of the Ave Maria, likes it because it contains much that seems good and beautiful. It does not dispel the gloomy thoughts that afflict her. She inquires of Hudson, why God permits innocent animals to suffer torture at the hands of man. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Alphonsus thanks Hudson for acknowledging receipt of her poem about the Blessed Mother. Permission to offer it to Hudson was granted by her superior Father Denis Schuler O.S.F. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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McGovern presents a copy of "The Life and Writings of Bishop McMullen" to the Ave Maria. He received a letter of commendation from Cardinal Gibbons. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Moeslein sends Hudson a copy of his printed music and thanks Hudson for his kindness. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Stoddard acknowledges receipt of Kathleen O'Meara's autograph. The Christmas number of the Ave Maria was good. Stoddard wonders if Hudson could issue a number with which he would be satisfied. He has heard of the "Overland" article and thinks it a rummy thing to do. Stoddard sends a Munich Kalendar together with a photo of St. Anthony. Hudson is requested to send all the money that is due him to his sister. He has had some letters from Robert Buchanan :: X-3-i A.L.S. 7pp. 8vo.

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Ahern submits an article entitled "Privileged Sanctuaries". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brownson has been considering Hudson's suggestion about publishing his translation of Francesco Tarducci's "Life of Columbus". Lawrence Kehoe advised him to have it published by Appleton, Harpers or Lippincotts because of the small size of the editions sold by Catholic publishers. He inquires if a portion of his work were published by the Ave Maria, it would interfere with its acceptance by any but a Catholic publisher. The last number of the Colorado Catholic contained a letter from...

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They cannot estimate the cost without the design before them. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They are glad to have the information Hudson sent. If he handed the books to Mr. Charles Warren Stoddard's successor, that will satisfy them. Catalogue enclosed. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Fallize sends news of the missions of the Congregation of Holy Cross in East Bengal. His present concern is his congregation in Chittagong and in Akyal, the missionaries in their respective fields of labor, and providing for the missionaries' needs. Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. has promised four or five priests in the fall and possibly some sisters, but considerable material assistance will be needed for the maintenance and building of churches, schools, hospitals and orphanages....

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Greene sends an article entitled "St. Scholastica" for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Sister submits an account of a cure resulting from a novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Richardson submits a poem for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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De Courson is glad her article "Pilgrimage in Vendee" pleased Hudson and submits one on Jane Dormer, Duchess of Feria. It is the first in a series of articles dealing with persecutions in England. She plans to write articles on Margaret Clitheroe, the martyr of York and Luisa de Carvajal. As for remuneration she will leave that up to Hudson. Her friend Geraldine O'Meara cannot get over her sister's death and is in deep grief. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 7pp. 16mo.

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They return the manuscript that was sent to them. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Paulding submits a story for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will try the miniature again and return the sketches with alterations. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Grant inquires if Hudson wishes to renew his subscription to "All About New Books". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The publisher of "Selections from the Sermons of Padre Agostino da Montefeltro" unlike many Protestant houses, are fair in publications of this kind, never mutilating Catholic books. The same firm is getting out a second and very attractive edition of Faber's articles on "Kindness" which Murphy of Baltimore printed for them. McMahon says a few good works for the "Life of St. Ignatius" just published by Benziger Brothers. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Bibby sends a stamp for the return of a manuscript. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Father Joseph Damien De Veuster requests Hudson forward by McShane Company of Baltimore the bill for their church. Hudson should pay towards this bill the balance of the funds he holds for De Veuster. The remainder of the bill will be paid from the funds De Veuster has on deposit with Bishop and company, bankers in Honolulu. De Veuster is anxious to have the shipment because the work on the church will soon be finished. They now have upwards of one thousand patients. Three sisters are...

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Sister sends some manuscripts for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp 32mo

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O'Malley received Hudson's note about his manuscript "The Madonna and Our Protestant Poets". If Hudson will accept it, O'Malley will be in no hurry to publish it. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Parsons is surprised at Hudson's offer of pecuniary aid in his present emergency. It would be absurd for him to affect hesitancy to accept help as he says Mass every day. Hudson might prefer to send him some intentions. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Brownson will furnish the article on Coloumbus for the Ave Maria when Hudson wants it. He feels bad over the death of Father peter Leavy. ather Hecker and Mrs. Sherman gone too! :: X-3-i A.L.S. 8vo. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Mannix submits an article for the Ave Maria. She would like to translate the "Life of Monsigneur Darboy", if she can get through the Catholic Publication Society. Mannix fears that many of Christian Reid's dmires will not be in sympathy with her on the Irish question. Katharine Tynan as a fine picture of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell n the Catholic News for January. Tynan's article on William O'Brien as good but Mannix was disappointed with Father Augustine Hewit's ribute to Father...

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Enclosed are some verses for the Ave Maria by Virginia C. Arnold. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Stace sends an article for the Ave Maria; Father Thomas Vagnier ho came to see his mother, visited Stace yesterday. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Stoddard has forgotten that Hudson published "Summer Exodus". He wishes he had access to the boxes of manuscripts he has stored in a San Francisco warehouse, there he has numerous verses. Stoddard dreams of some day having a stone cottage to which he might retire for the remainder of his days. He submits a poem and describes his daily schedule. Arthur J. Stace's etters are like the letters of some wild wood child; in manner he his singularly fascinating. Within the last week, Stoddard...