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Donnelly received the $3 for her poem "The Happiest of New Years". The writing she has been engaged to do keeps her from keeping up with her correspondence. Charles Warren Stoddard 's sketches "With Staff and Script" are beautiful. She sends Father General compliments for the copy of his circular letters. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly submits a poem commemorating the approaching Centennial of St. Rose of Lima. MadeleineVinton Dahlgren and her daughter spent some time in Philadelphia and Donnelly had a delightful conversation with them. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Donnelly submits a poem for the Ave Maria. She is pleased to learn that her cousin Dr. Rowsey has placed his son at Notre Dame. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The authority for the statement about St. Rose's Feast is an article printed in the New York Freeman's Journal and quoted in the Messenger of the Sacred Heart. The tercentenary of St. Rose will be solemnized in South America on April 30, 1886. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses $2.50 for a year's subscription to the Ave Maria, for Harriet Richards . She also submits a poem entitled "Thecel". :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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She encloses a poem for the Ave Maria as a poetical alms to the suffering souls. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1 p. 64mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's favor arrived at a time of trouble. On Nov. 8 her brother-in-law, Samuel Kilpatrick of Philadelphia, died unexpectedly, a death-bed convert. He had always been very dear to them. Will Hudson ask the prayers of the readers of the Ave Maria for his repose? His conversion has made quite a stir and she trusts will do some good among his Protestant friends. She thanks Hudson for his kind remembrances of her. P.S. She will try to prepare something for the Christmas No. after these...

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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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Donnelly encloses a notice of the death of her eldest brother J. Gavin Donnelly, son of the late Dr. Philip C. and Catharine Donnelly. she relates her experience during the days and nights spent in a cyclone and tidal wave on the New Jersey Coast. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Donnelly asks Hudson to change her address from Sea Isle City to Philadelphia. She submits a poem. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly sends Benziger's announcement of the "Birthday Banquet", which is the work she presumes Hudson referred to. A demand has arisen for the publication of her poem "The Sisters" as the result of the recent marriage of one of the Misses Drexel and the reception by the other of the novice's veil. She inquires if Hudson would agree to republishing it. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Donnelly sends a letter from a Visitandine nun in the Convent at Wheeling, West Virginia. She thinks the book to which she refers is "Crowned With Stars". Donnelly submits a poem for the Ave Maria. Last Sunday, they had a visit from Maurice Francis Egan and his sisters. The death of her cousin, Doctor W. T. Rowsey, has greatly affected her. He and his brother John were students at Notre Dame. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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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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The Prioress of the Caremlite Convent, Boston, has urged Donnelly to write some lines on the prayer of St. John of the Cross. She sends some lines to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Donnelly submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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The enclosed sonnet no enclosure was intended for George W. Child' s own private pleasure but in view of Francis Anthony Drexel 's first anniversary on February 15 it seemed well to suggest its publication. Therefore Donnelly asked Childs for permission to retain the dedication to himself. Donnelly encloses Child's reply. McMaster is to send a copy to Childs and to the Misses Drexel. She addresses McMaster not being sure whether Maurice Francis Egan is at home. A.L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents She asks McMaster to accept the accompanying copy of "The life of Father Barbelin, S.J.", whom McMaster probably remembers. She thinks the book will provoke some criticism, since local Philadelphia history is involved, and there are accounts of Father Barbelin' s Jesuit predecessors at St. Joseph's which differ from those of other historians. She is sure McMaster is on the side of right and justice, and asks him for a notice in his own style in the Freeman. She sends regards to Maurice...

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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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Donnelly sends a tribute to our Lily Mother for the Ave. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses a poem for St. Teresa's tricentennial together with a poem for the Scholastic. The Carmelites of New Orleans have written often urging her to write something for the occasion. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Donnelly encloses a poem in honor of St. Rita. In translating Father Cotta 's poem into English, Hudson should note that Donnelly substituted rhyme for the original blank verse. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Donnelly encloses a few poems for the November issue. She is quite ill due to overwork because of writing two books. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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She thanks Hudson for his letter and the enclosure. She sends a hymn to be printed in the Notre Dame Scholastic magazine. In her opinion the Ave Maria is showing yearly improvement. She especially likes the new story, "A Pearl in Dark Waters". :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Printed letter concerning the proposed History of the Catholic Church in the United States by John Gilmary Shea . With the approval of Cardinal John McCloskey, Archbishops James Gibbons, John Williams, Patrick Ryan and Michael A. Corrigan, a committee of Corrigan, Monsignors William Quinn, Thomas Preston and Farley, Reverend Edward F. McSweeney and Robert Burtsell and Connelly are soliciting support for the project. The enclosure describes the proposed history in 5 volumes and offers a...

Scope and Contents It has been five months since Donnelly left Timon. After six years in a seminary he considered that he was sufficiently grounded in a spiritual life to stand alone but presumption deceived him. He looks forward to spending a few weeks with Timon in September. Since his arrival, he has not gone beyond the limits of the township, nor has his fellow laborer who was called twice to perform marriages. Father Ennemond Dupuy had four communicants this Easter and Donnelly had five. On the...

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Donnelly sends a subscription to the Ave Maria for Mrs. Donnelly. He offers to send extracts from his reading for the Ave Maria. Donnelly submits an extract from Mary Howitt. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A bill for printing 1500 copies of "Short Cut to the True Church". :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Their bid corresponds with their memo of the estimate for printing 1500 copies of a book. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They quote a price of $290 for binding 1500 copies of "A Short Cut to the True Church". :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4yo.

Scope and Contents He expresses his astonishment upon having the "Freeman's Journal" displaced by the "Freeman's Appeal" and of the explanation for the substitution as stated in the latter. He sympathizes with McMaster, at the outrage upon the freedom of discussion, and he admires McMaster's way in meeting the attack. The constitution and laws furnish the government with the power to censor communications with an enemy, with whom they are in war. He points out the importance and necessity of government...