Box CHUD 14

Scope and Contents Yesterday Franciscus prayed at the place where St. Agnes was beheaded. On the feast of St. Cecilia Franciscus heard he singing of "Cantantibus Organis". On February 2 he will offer the Pope a fifteen pound candle as a mark of respect and submission by the Congregation of Holy Cross. They are still at Santa Brigida. The sisters are in great perplexity in regard to the sale. The count in whose name the contract was made, backed out, which makes it necessary for someone else to take the...

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O'Neill sends Hudson an adaptation from "Le Legendaire etc" and a few rhymes. O'Neill fears Hudson will find "Our Lady's Scholar" somewhat crude, but he will endeavor to make a weekly contribution. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Reze writes Walsh for Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C. who will not understand his bad French. Walsh is asked to tell Hudson that he would derive profit from "L'Ecrin de la Sainte Vierge" by Abbé Durand. Father John O'Connell will take from it the articles which will suit the Ave Maria. He could indicate to Father Arthur B. O'Neill the articles to translate. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Donahue encloses an inquiry from James Cardinal Gibbons as to whether the Ave Maria is sound in all respects. Gibbons would cheerfully certify to that fact, yet the proper authority is the Ordinary of the diocese in which the journal is published. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Can Hudson recommend a young lady as a music teacher for St. Vincent's school at Keokuk? :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The book has fine impressions of the four hundred engravings. It is priced low and is worth ten dollars. A.L.S. 1p. 16mo. On the same paper:

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Hudson asks for the description of a "Musee Religieux" that he is interested in purchasing. A.L.S. 1p. 16mo. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Hill arrived at Buenos Aires on January 17th. Fog delayed them two days at Spanish ports causing them to reach Lisbon on Christmas Day, which enabled Hill and Father Fidelis Stone, C.P. to go ashore and say three Masses at the English College. They spent two days ashore at Rio de Janeiro, which Hill had not visited since 1854. Many modern improvements in the way of steam and electricity have been introduced. Their house in Buenos Aires has been completed; both Hill and Stone will remain...

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Stoddard is gaining his strength back. A senator came to take him out, but he did not go. Theodore Dwight begs him to come to breakfast with him tomorrow. The copy for the article on Father Joseph Damien De Veuster worries him. He feels as if he had not the heart to go at it and wishes Hudson would take and edit it. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Taylor acknowledges receipt of the money in payment for her article. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Orby Shipley lacks one monthly part of the Ave Maria to complete the series. What does Hudson think of the enclosed, No enclosure barring other items on the foundation by Murphy Company of an Education Journal, edited by Mrs. Walsh, nee Lizzie A. Fitzsimons, author of a system of mnemonics and of "Joint Venture", wife and co-editor of the Providence Visitor. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Finlay thanks Hudson for his testimony about Charles Warren Stoddard. After receiving Hudson's letter in Detroit, Finlay went to Ste. Anne de Beaupre where he was present at what seemed a miracle. He arrived in Ireland at the end of September and has been busy in their theologate. Finlay will send the Ave Maria to Father J. Eyre, S.J., who has been sent to London. He does a little for the "Lyceum" and he thought about Hudson's views when writing a review of Ella Mc Mahon's book. ::...

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Dutton is preparing a sketch of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster's character at the direction of Bishop Herman Koeckemann, which will include the part taken by the Hawaiian government in the work of taking care of lepers. Mother Marianne and one or two of the sisters as well as Fathers Wendelin Moellers and Mathias will make report also. Dr. Godwyn Swift has promised to make a photograph of the grave for Hudson. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Metcalf submits some verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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At Conway's suggestion, Augusta Clinton Winthrop sent Hudson a copy of her second volume of poems entitled "The Bugle Call and Others". Clinton, a convert, is a direct descendant of the famous governor. She is a friend of Conway's, who asks that Hudson consider her poems. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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John Mannix writes that the rumor in Washington is that James G. Blaine will resign. People familiar with administrative affairs say he and the President do not work together. She has always thought that Benjamin Harrison was chosen by the Pepublican party as a puppet for Blaine. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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The delay in her manuscript was caused by her father's illness. She intends to post the sketch on Blessed Perboyre tomorrow. She hopes the influenza raging in America may escape Notre Dame. The effects of it in France were horrible. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Moran thanks Hudson for the photograph and souvenirs of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster. She is especially interested in the work among the unfortunate because she knew Ira B. Dutton so well before he entered his career at Molokai. She knew Father Lambert Conrady, when he last was in Detroit. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.