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They would be pleased to exchange with the Ave Maria. Signed by M. A. Whiting. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He asks Hudson for a cheque for the balance of his article. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Reinhard asks for some books. Reinhard, a foreigner only seven months in this country, asks to be allowed to make a few remarks on the article by Father Reuben Parsons on Alexander VI. It is hardly possible to deny that he led a "Wild life" for a time of his youth. Leonetti tries to do this but Ludwig Pastor admits that there are proofs in the Vatican Archives that Plus II blamed Cardinal Borgia for his immoral conduct. Reinhard asks if there has been any review of Liell's work on the...

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Stoddard is pleased that people admired the Ober Ammergau sketch. Stoddard likes the Henry Edward Cardinal Manning sketch. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Classes are opening this week. They have 95 pupils already. They have received letters from their Bishop telling about Europe. Is not Hudson glad that cousin Kate Sister Katherine Drexel is progressing towards the foundation of a new order? Drexel has seven subjects already in training in their novitiate. Sister Antonia will be 26 years in religion September 24. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Tiernan sends some manuscripts; the story draws to a conclusion. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Stoddard thanks Hudson for the $50.00. He will finish the Father Damien copy when he gets home. St. Nicholas is to publish a portrait of Reginald Birch and they wish a little sketch of his life. In New York Stoddard hopes to welcome Thomas Cleary due from Europe about the 17th. Stoddard's sister and Cleary met at Karlsbad. His friend "Amber" of the Chicago press, met on the boat from Duluth. Last evening they spent with Hull Adams and his sister, the only surviving grandchildren of John...

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Donnelly acknowledges the receipt of the check. They entertained the Provincial of a religious order and several of his confreres. Their cottage is a central point for all visiting Fathers. Donnelly was glad to hear that Maurice F. Egan is escaping the hay fever at Hancock, Michigan. Sara Trainer Smith spent some weeks in an adjoining cottage. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Maes asks Hudson if his sketch has literary merit. Honest opinion is what he wants. Maes sends a story about Heidelberg Castle for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Browne thanks Hudson for the Watchman in which an article of here appeared. She was disappointed about the trip in the spring and asks if Hudson is ever going to send the photo. Browne knows Father Herman J. Heuser of the Ecclesiastical Review who has seen Hudson. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Brownson is sorry about the Columbus extracts. He will now go on to Hudson's plans. There is very little in the work in the way of narrative that is not found elsewhere. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Oliveri sends a short Latin poem with a translation of it. He sends regards to Father General whom he met at the 2nd Plenary Council in Baltimore. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents They enclose a short life of the young Duke of Burgundy. Cadbury and Brothers, a Quaker firm, employed more than one hundred Catholics among its workmen. Their priest found out that the men were attending prayers every morning before business began. They said they must do it or lose employment. Father Hymen went to see Mr. Cadbury to ask that Catholics be excused from attendance. Cadbury refused. Hymen went to the bishop who said it must not be done. Hymen then went to Cardinal Henry...

Scope and Contents The weather is maddening; Stoddard and Reginald Birch spend all their time in their room.Jeremiah Lynch, who has written the last book on Egypt, is to present a mummy to the Bohemian Club in Frisco. Joaquin Miller will read a poem. The mummy is supposed to be the daughter of Pharo ? who found Moses. Lynch asks Stoddard for some lines-his message to the club. Stoddard sends one of the stanzas on a separate leaf. The Poor Soul's Advocate is begging him to contribute. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 6pp....

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The Catholic Truth Society now has an excellent manager and are ready to extend their work. Britten would like to know if and on what terms Hudson would like to appoint them agents for his publications and on what terms he could supply them. It is especially the Ave Maria library which is within their scope. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Dwyer has written a history of the miraculous picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and of the spread of this devotion in America under the Redemptorist Fathers. Dwyer would be glad to furnish a weekly contribution to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Grace acknowledges receipt of a volume of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They are spending a few days at Havre. Marchal's brother arrived with the Normandie and started again five days later. During his stay they made two pilgrimages—Notre Dame de Grace at Honfleur and Notre Dame des Flots at Sainte Adresse. Marchal has not been able to attend to finding the number of the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith that alluded to the Ave Maria. She now sends the copy containing a mention of the "Ave Maria." Yesterday Marchal dispatched an account of a miracle...

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Gest is sorry about the omitted stanzas. He asks to have the omitted lines set up and a few copies struck off to be used with the extra copies Hudson is sending him. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Howley is again home among his own people. He intends to build a nest there where he can gather together his intellectual brood. Howley has only been there three weeks. He asks Hudson to send him the volume containing his former contributions. The "Breton Fishers Sing" Howley gave to Edward Barri, a well-known composer in London, to put to music. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Father Herman J. Heuser told Browne he thought he met Hudson at St. Charles Seminary, Overbrook. Heuser is a German about thirty. He speaks and writes German, English, and Latin, and is at home in French, Italian and Greek. He is an indefatigable worker. He has his classes in the seminary and also is preparing a biography of Monsignor Corcoran, who left him his private executor. Browne hopes the stories she sends will do. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 7pp.

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Ball wishes to thank Hudson for his kindnesses, especially for his aid in furthering the cause of the beatification of St. John Baptist Vianney. :: X-3-l A.L.S. Latin 3pp. 8vo.

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Enclosed is a canticle by Father T. J. Woods, received from Sydney, Australia for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Moore thanks Hudson for the picture. They are going to the Fall Celebration in a few days and after that Moore is going to Fordham. His mother and Stuart are sick. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Richardson asks Hudson to explain a recent article by Charles Warren Stoddard on Easter Eve in Oberammergau. He encloses a poem which was once published in a Canadian Catholic paper. The author of "Three Happy Weeks" was misinformed as to the Provincial Governor of Quebec attending the Protestant Cathedral. The governor of that province is always a Catholic. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Stoddard arrived home with 30cents and had to borrow $1.50 from Father Philip Joseph Garrigan. If Hudson can send $25.00 it could come in handy. Stoddard is trying to complete the Legend of Lanai. Bishop Keane asks for Hudson often. Archbishop William Henry Elder is giving the retreat. Reginald Birch gave stoddard an old twohour glass. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dunne wants to know how Hudson is when he sees anyone from Notre Dame. Did Hudson see the notice in the Catholic Review of the dedication of the fourth Catholic church in the colony and the opening of their college? The Doctor's health is pretty good but he is worked almost to death. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Tiernan has two more chapters of "Carmela" for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are sending Hudson his work, part of which is enclosed. In Europe they are asking for "La Ste. Vierge" by Ch. Rohault de Fleury and the life of Father Damien by Mrs. Craven. :: X-3-l A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Courson sends the first half of her article on Gereral de Louis. She does not know whether Hudson will like the title, "Miles Christi". They are now settled in the country in Normandy. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.