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Miss Donnelly sent a poem for the Ave Maria, and would like compensation. She has waited for word from Hudson regarding the new book. Something must be done before it is too late for Christmas. She could have engaged another literary enterprise but delayed in the expectation of word from Hudson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She encloses a poem suggested to her by something about Santa Klaus from the Notre Dame "Scholastic." After publishing it in the "Ave Maria" Hudson may incorporate it in the new book, "Crowned with Stars", if he wishes to do so. It may interest local readers. She received Father Edward Sorin's telegram and is glad the book arrived safely. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is $5 for a Mass to be said for the soul of Mr. Thomas McCormick :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a little note prepared for Hudson's Catholic Notes on Padre Pila . Also enclosed is a poem for the Scholastic. It grieves Donnelly that her strong lines on Luther should have wounded any reader of the Scholastic. The Bard's Apology is intended to soothe any ruffled spirit. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly is busy with reading proofs, writing poetry and Holy Week work. Enclosed is a little token for the Ave Maria. She sends her regards to Father-General. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Anthony Isoleri will send Hudson a copy of his "Tribute of Devotion to Saint M. M. De Pazzi" and he asked Donnelly to write a notice of it in the Ave Maria, which she encloses. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a poem for the Ave Maria. When it is published it is to be sent to Reverend Mother Hardy in France. Donnelly sends her regards to Father-General. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She is in receipt of Hudson's favor and also letters from Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and Brother Stanislaus C.S.C., along with a copy of her book. Bro. Stanislaus has done the best that he could to repair the damage caused by his predecessor, but the volume is a sad wreck. Father General thinks this edition can be used for premiums and as she did not want the community to suffer the loss of $450, she told him to exhaust the first edition as premiums and to correct all errors in...

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If Hudson thinks the poem she sent would wound anyone or make mischief, he should suppress it. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S.

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Donnelly is quite ill and is sorry to hear that Hudson is also ill. She has had several invitations, among them is one from her brother Ignatius Donnelly and another from Mrs. Madeleine Dahlgren to visit with them. Benziger Brothers wrote that they had been commissioned by the Sisters of Charity at Yonkers to invite Donnelly to visit them. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Donnelly has received the remembrance from Father General. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a little poem. Donnelly was flattered by the article that Sara Smith wrote about her in the Ave Maria. Donnelly extends her regards to Father GeneralEdward Sorin. Please send a copy of the Ave Maria of the 19th to Ignatius Donnelly, Hastings, Minnesota. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends a copy of "Children of the Golden Sheaf". As a result of Miss Smith's article, Donnelly received a letter from an entire stranger who expressed a resolution to work for the Ave. :: X-2-m A. Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents The Franciscan Sisters are in charge of their charity Hospital of St. Mary' s which has become too contracted for the work. A new Hospital of St. Agnes is now being erected in the southern part of the city. The order has suffered from calumnies in print against the Superior, Mother Agnes, by a former member of her community who was dismissed. Mother Agnes wants to reprint Donnelly's "Rhyme of the Friar Stephen" printed in the Ave and sell it for the new hospital. Father F. Pila asked...

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Donnelly is proud of her brother who wrote a popular book recently. She thinks he is slightly grieved that he was ignored in the sketch of her books which was prepared for the Ave Maria by Sara Smith . Donnelly wants to draw the giant intellect of her brother into the field of pure Catholic influence. She encloses a poem for the Scholastic. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly encloses a poem for the Ave Maria and an article for the Scholastic. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Christmas Eve Anthem has been received. Donnelly is busy with her distinguished guest. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses an article for the Ave Maria. Bishop Eugene O'Connell visited with Donnelly for a month. Today, O'Connell left to visit a former pupil of his in Brooklyn, New York. Yesterday Sister Mary Frances Clare of Kenmare wrote of her arrival in Philadelphia. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The book has been received. Donnelly is off again to the seashore. She expects to publish two books in the autumn. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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A poem, "Weighed and Found Wanting". :: X-2-n Clipping 1p. 32mo.

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Miss Forney will write a short biographical sketch on Donnelly as soon as her health is restored. She is one of the associates in Progress. Donnelly asks Hudson to send her a copy of "Crowned With Stars". While in Atlantic City Donnelly met Brother Stanislaus, as well as Bishop James O'Connor of Omaha. She encloses a poem for the Ave Maria and proposes to publish a sketch on Ella Lorraine Dorsey :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly is proud of her brother who wrote a popular Book recently. She thinks he is slightly grieved that he was ignored in the sketch of her books which was prepared for the Ave Maria by Sara Smith. Donnelly wants to draw the giant intellect of her brother into the field of pure Catholic influence. She encloses a poem for the Scholastic. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly asks for a copy of the Ave Maria containing the prescription for the cure of intemperance. She encloses a poem. Did Hudson see the account of her brother's discovering the Bacon cipher in Shakespeare? Bishop John Spalding of Peoria examined the manuscript and called it a great work. Ignatius Donnelly 's nomination for Congress will interfere with the completion of his task. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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She sends the notice of Father Lawrence's "O'Salutaris" and a sonnet based on a fact related by Sister Otillia. She hopes some day to accept the invitation to see her friends at Notre Dame. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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She is sending a poem to Hudson as a Lenten offering for the Ave Maria. She has seen Brother Fidelis several times since he arrived in Philadelphia, and she is thankful for the illustration of Notre Dame, with its likenesses of several of the priests of the Congregation. She requests his prayers. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She contributes a few lines honoring the Blessed Virgin in return for a favor she obtained for her. A recent hymn to the Sacred Heart which she wrote is also sent with permission to have it printed in the Scholastic magazine also if its editor desires. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 18mo.

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She acknowledges Hudson's letter and permits him to use the poem to the Blessed Virgin during the octave of the Immaculate Conception. She will write something else for the New Year edition. She plans to adapt parts of a story Hudson wrote into verse. :: X-2-d A.L.S. Postal Card

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Lacking an idea for a poem she wrote a sketch instead for the New Year issue of the Ave Maria which Hudson can have for five dollars. She also encloses a short poem for the Scholastic magazine. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She submits a poem for the Ave Maria and another which the editor of the Scholastic may include in his magazine. She has been vacationing part of the summer. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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She submits a poem which she believes to be the best she has ever written for the Ave Maria with the request that Hudson pay whatever he thinks just. She would appreciate having several copies of the Ave Maria containing the poem sent her. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.