Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter and in regard to it she states that she was happy to learn that Hudson does not attribute any ulterior motives to her in connection with the longevity of "Tangled Paths." At present she expects to have it concluded by February first but it would be impossible to finish it sooner without harming her own reputation as a writer and without dissatisfying the people who have been faithfully reading it. She believes "Tangled Paths" to be suitable for publication...

Scope and Contents Dorsey delayed answering Hudson's letter until her sickness had subsided enough to allow her to write a few pages of the manuscript to include with the letter. She appreciates the lack of back numbers of the Ave Maria as a defense by Hudson for not wanting to continue a serial story from one year into the next but still she cannot see how, in justice to her reputation as a writer and in fairness to the faithful readers of the story, she can prematurely terminate "Tangled Paths." The...

Scope and Contents Dorsey sent another package of copy on "Tangled Paths" which she hopes will be completed in two more chapters. Piracy of this story has been stopped since she copyrighted it in her own name. If the Catholic publication society cannot publish "Tangled Paths" in book form she would be very happy to sell the copyright to the Sadliers but she is not very interested in making an agreement giving her a percentage of the profits based on the number of sales, having tried that before and...

Scope and Contents She asks to be paid for her last month's work on "Tangled Paths". She regrets that the length of this story caused Hudson so much embarrassment but she could not have ended it earlier because of the harm it would have done to her reputation and the displeasure it would have brought to the majority of the Ave Maria's subscribers, meaning, of course, the original readers. Dorsey feels that this explanation is necessary because of the kindness and courtesy with which Hudson has always...

Scope and Contents She reopens their neglected correspondence by requesting two favors of Hudson. First, she wants Hudson to have prayers said for the reconversion of her eldest daughter and this daughter's husband who, despite both being born Catholic, and living otherwise exemplary lives, do not receive the Sacraments. Then she wants Hudson to pray that her dear daughter Angela's health will be completely restored after a long siege of illness. She still enjoys receiving the Ave Maria, but she mentions,...

Scope and Contents Learning that Hudson still edits the Ave Maria she asks him to send her a number of that magazine containing the prize poem entitled the "Annunciation" which she wrote several years ago. Her own copy of this verse was placed in a collection of poems honoring the Blessed Virgin at Father Edward Sorin's request. Hearing that some of her stories have been recommended for inclusion in the proposed "Vatican Library" series, she wants Hudson to write her a letter of introduction to the...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey cannot understand why Hudson did not receive the reply that he speaks of as she intended to answer. This has been a year of great trial and anxiety for her. Her widowed daughter, Mrs. Eastman, has been ill, and they were afraid of losing her every hour. Mrs. Dorsey never left her daughter and often thought that she would sink under the ordeal. She wants to know if any of her stories were selected and if so she would sell the copyright for $150.00. She imagines that they will...

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Dorsey sends the money for binding her story "Palms" to Hudson for transmission to the binder. Dorsey thinks Grover Cleveland is an honest man and has the courage of his convictions. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Nellie brought Hudson's letter with the enclosed check for $150. She encloses an absurd strip about the Methodists no enclosure. Did Hudson ever come across the old book "The Ship of Fools?" Dorsey thinks Bishop Simpson and Reverend Dr. Gouger deserve a berth in it. Did Hudson read in the Atlantic the exquisite poem about "The Three Kings?" When New England shows in her literature that she is becoming enlightened concerning the practical workings of the Catholic religion, Ignorant...

Scope and Contents She has remodeled the chapter by aid of Hudson's notes and an essay on "Matrimony as a Sacrament." There has been great laxity in the years past. Mrs. Madelein Vinton Dahlgren 's marriage was an example. Archbishop Martin John Spalding Spaulding would not give a dispensation. In New York, Father J. W.? Cummings, pastor of St. Stephen's married them. Dorsey had not heard about the new edition of "Tangled Paths." They had no right to do it without consulting her. The copyright is hers....

Scope and Contents She was glad to receive Hudson's letter. She regrets that she did not meet the Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. with whom she has been corresponding relative to writing for the Ave Maria. In their last letters they had got off the track and were quite frank with their personal opinions of each other. Her health has improved but she is still suffering from a rheumatic ailment. She is happy to learn that Hudson and the readers of the Ave Maria want her to resume writing for the magazine but...

Scope and Contents Anna Dorsey offers best wishes for the New Year and thanks Hudson for his. The weather has been so cold she has not written any letters. The only comfort of the cold is that it will kill malaria. She is glad Hudson wrote to Mrs. Madeleine Dahlgren about a cure. Dorsey told Mrs. Dahlgren that all those with leprosy were cured by miracles. Dorsey was well pleased with the style of Mrs. Dahlgren's narrative, with such simplicity and no attempt to exaggerate. It is the best article she ever...

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Dorsey discusses at length the pamphlet and picture of Christ suffering during his passion. Hudson may copy as much of the pamphlet as he wants. Dorsey discusses the meaning of palm to the present day generation. She thanks Hudson for his offer to send a check; there remains "Contract" and "Gladys" to settle for. Dorsey sends a memoranda with the manuscript which Hudson mislaid. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey explains that the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Clair Mohun has kept her from forwarding the manuscript. She read with interest the conversion of "Ethan Allen's D aughter". Dorsey had heard the story from General Ethan Allen Hitchcock, United States Army, who showed Dorsey in his manuscript a defense of Catholic religion, but he is an infidel, a disciple of Philo. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's note was received on the eve before she left for Rehoboth Beach. Her book has been out since last May. She is surprised that a notice was not given the book in the Ave Maria and that a copy was not sent to Hudson by the publishers. She believes that the hostile feeling at Notre Dame prevented the notice being printed. Mother Angela Gillespie and Mrs. Dorsey will never again be friends. The book is well printed and well bound. The price is moderate. She would like to know about...

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She laughed outright at Hudson's frank avowal about her letter he sent to that orderly mind in Portugal who writes so faultlessly. Anna Smith came to see her yesterday and expressed surprise that no notice had been taken by the Ave of her great charity of providing a refuge for tempted and fallen women. Angie is in bed yet. Dorsey sends the beginning of Part II. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received with enclosure. She thanks Hudson for his expression of appreciation of her work. Young Catholics need relaxation and amusement. If this is not provided inside the Church they will seek it on forbidden grounds. The Mediaeval literature and the lives of the Saints will hold the attention of some readers, but in order to hold the attention of the young she has endeavoured to blend religion with strong dramatic incident. She believes she is the only writer of...

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In a P.S. Mrs. Dorsey sees in the Ave Maria where Hudson just received the book "Tangled Paths". Hudson will probably write in a review of it. She asks Hudson to send her any notices that he sees in his exchanges. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initialed 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents The "Catholic Universe" received with a notice of "Tangled Paths". She thanks Hudson although it could have been better. A letter from a Protestant lady in New York who read the book has gratified her. Another letter of encouragement came from a sailor whose ship is at Erie, Pa. He spoke of the things she had written warmly. She will get through "Retrospections" presently, to the conversion of Mrs. Moley and "Beth's Promise." Hudson should go over the manuscript for her as she leaves...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. It suggested something which may be of service in regard to the Sadliers who have not sent a decision on "Tangled Paths." She would like Hudson to inform Sadliers that there is a demand for the story in book form. Of all the crosses in life, waiting is the most painful. Mrs. Dorsey detests letter writing. She is sorry that Father E. D. Reville has been charged. His removal is a mistake and was caused by jealousy. His sermons attracted great attention. The...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey's daughter, Mrs. Eastman, is still suffering. She is hoping three more chapters will complete the story and it may stretch into May. She will send more manuscript next week. Brother Stanislaus called to see her. She was pleased with his intelligence and cultivation of mind. He told her many things that interested her and spoke to her of a book, "De Sauley's Dead Sea", which she obtained at the Capitol Library. Brother Stanislaus did not call again. She would like to write a...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter was received and she regrets she cannot write the May article for him, as there are two ill persons in the house. Two more chapters will finish it making 18 in all and she does not know how she got through this chapter. She thanks Hudson for not hurrying her. It will cost the magazine a few dollars more, but that was not in her calculations as she was afraid it would ruin her work to chop it off abruptly. Her books and letters are on their way to Rome to be presented to...

Scope and Contents She is sending Hudson another chapter and wants Hudson to see if it is numbered correctly. Someone has been altering previous chapters. Unless Hudson thinks it is best to correct she would rather have no chances. The next chapter will conclude the story. She asks Hudson to send her a check as she is in need of money. Her daughter Mrs. Eastman is very ill, her son-in-law is ill with a disease of the heart. Hudson should pray for them. Brother Stanislaus visited her and was looking very...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey's silence was caused by something she had no control of. She has been ill, but her heart is nearly broken with the illness of her daughter, Nellie, who was threatened with typhoid fever. Even though the priests love the Blessed Virgin, she wonders if they love her in her sorrows as mothers do, when they are hurt by the sufferings of their children. She asks Hudson to have some prayers offered for her daughter as her life means much to her six children. Hudson's check was...

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for sending the needed remittance so promptly. Her two suffering ones are very ill. There is no hope for her son-in-law. She thanks Hudson for the notice of "Nora Brady" in the Ave Maria but it was enthusiastic and she knew Hudson did not write it. She encloses a circular which Hudson may see how well the Stories are spoken of. She will send more manuscript next week and she does not want to hurry the conclusion too abruptly. If Hudson is planning to publish the story...

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Hudson's checks for $40 and $60 received. The two long years of illness in her family have curtailed their income and brought anxieties in regard to money matters. Blessed Lady must have commissioned Hudson to be her helper. Mrs. Dorsey heard all about Notre Dame from Mrs. Anderson whose son attends the University. Mrs. Anderson told Mrs. Dorsey that Hudson has Sisters working in the Ave Maria office which pleased Mrs. Dorsey very much. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo

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Mrs. Dorsey has been ill with congestion of the lungs. Her son-in-law died on the 12th from a lingering illness. He had no hopes of recovery but they were unprepared for the supreme sacrifice. She speaks of his life and his death and burial. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo

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Hudson should substitute Hong-Kong for Shanghai when it appears in the manuscript. Mrs. Dorsey cannot understand how she made such a mistake as to write "Shanghai" since Hong-Kong belongs to the English. It is one of the eastern ports where travelers meet. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32 mo

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey is pressed for the money due her from the month of May and asks Hudson to send it. She thanks Hudson for his notice which read like an apology for her "never ending story", to quote Mother Angela's words. Her work for the Ave Maria is finished and she regrets severing connection with readers of the Ave Maria who are accustomed to seeing her name upon it's pages. There are things for which she is not called to book, not being a member of the Society of Holy Cross. She hopes...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Dorsey has mailed Hudson part of the last chapter of "Beth's Promise" and she will send the concluding pages this week. The story has gone beyond the length that was originally planned, but it was necessary or else it would have interfered with the construction and disappointed the readers of the Ave Maria. She is sure Hudson will be willing to pay whatever may be over what she has received. Our Blessed Lady has given her great help; with all the interruptions she has never written...