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She sends Chapter III and the first words of Chapter IV. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She is grieved to hear that Hudson is ill. She only suggested proofs of "Saxby's Angel" because Hudson said that "with changes it can be made a good Easter Story". Hudson need not bother about the proofs. Dorsey tells Hudson to publish it as it stands. Dorsey is wild about the Laetare medal but will be mum. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She is on the last pages of "Zoe's Daughter" and so glad she could do it for her mother Mrs. Anna Hansen Dorsey . The "Legend of the Lacte" is new to her but she has all data from Father Burke. Mamie has a chance of advancement. Hudson is to keep Sheridan's letter. Mother is better. She is sorry that her mother has never yet got the Laetare medal. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter of February 3 puts into her power a project dear to her heart. She would not mention it to MamaAnna Hanson Dorsey as she treated any possibility of good results with "sniffishness". Anna Dorsey is concerned that Father Sorin made over "Zoe's Daughter" to O'Shea who is the most intolerable Irishman. Dorsey thinks a dozen or so could be saved from the wreckage of copyright with little trouble and "Tangled Paths" could be added. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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The enclosure was received on time. :: X-2-m A, Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the consent to the embodiment of "The Mad Penitent of Todi." She wishes Hudson would write a review of "Palms." She hopes to get "Mater Christe" and "The Ark of Covenant" to him shortly. She is concerned about the $50 debt. Is she worth $2.50 per page. Dorsey sends Hudson a line from Sheridan. Owing to her absence and the illness of his children she had to send the book. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She had sent two full chapters after the boat disaster and the boat disaster was published the 21st. Dorsey has been ill, thus the hiatus. Is Christian Reid coming on soon? :: X-3-g A. Postcard S.

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Dorsey sent the article "Basilica" for Hudson's approval. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for the encouragement. The letter from Italy perked her up and she accepts Hudson's suggestion about "Saxty's Angel", but she will not change Saxty's dialect. Dorsey inquires what Hudson thinks of bringing out a paper cover volume of her stories like "Story of a Short Life". She read in the last Ave Maria that Fasey published Egan's children's stories in small volumes. Dorsey describes the rain soaked inauguration of President Benjamin Harrison . Among the guests...

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Dorsey wishes Hudson could see how being awarded the Laetare Medal has cheered and gratified her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey . She has wanted to send Hudson a note together with "The Lady Franklin Bay Expedition", which valuable scientific work was given her by one of her Congressional friends. It is too valuable a book to be in a private collection, so she thought of the Notre Dame library. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Dorsey asks Hudson for forty dollars. She has been changed from proof reading to the Scientific Library at the Patent Office, a change which makes her daily routine more pleasant and should help to improve her health. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the check. She figures she is indebted to the Ave Maria for $103. Did Hudson receive the book "Lady Franklin Bay Expedition" together with the book mark she sent for Brother Francis ? She inquires if Hudson's health has improved. Dorsey is going to try for the New England coast next month and enjoy a real holiday. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for his interest in the little book venture. She feels a sense of financial plethora already, for when the Ave Maria takes up anything it puts it through. According to her calculations Hudson doesn't owe her any money, but she is in his debt for eight dollars. They are in revolt against Hudson's decision about coming to Washington in November. She hopes the Pan Americans are coming to Notre Dame in spite of Mr. Studebaker's misfortune. Captain Bourke of the Third...

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Dorsey and not her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey owes Hudson $8.04, so she returns the money order. She is glad there is a chance of Hudson's coming to Washington. Hudson is thanked for nothing Colonel John M. Wilson's kindness. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey describes her recent vacation cruise from New York northward along the New England and Nova Scotian Coast. She did not see the proofs and believes several mistakes which Maurice Francis Egan wished eliminated slipped through. She inquires if Notre Dame takes apprentice boys on their farm? :: X-3-a A.L.S. 8pp. 4to.

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Dorsey is sorry to hear that Hudson has been afflicted with an attack of malaria. She had a letter from Eliza Allen Starr that both exalted and humiliated her. Her visit to Notre Dame was pleasant. Today she met Brother Stanislaus Michael Kurowski . Dorsey is planning a trip to Nova Scotia and New England. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Dorsey submits a tale about an idiot beggar named Salaun. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Dorsey submits another lot to Hudson. Anna Hanson Dorsey was delighted with her book. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey's mother, Anna Hanson Dorsey was amazed and shocked at her daughter asking Hudson about receiving orders. Mrs. Dorsey suggests that Hudson write to Mr. Osgood, the publisher, telling him popular her stories are and that there has been a demand for a second edition. Mrs. Dorsey, after seeing the photograph of herself, wants another one made before allowing herself to be introduced to the public. Dorsey is playing up to the Murphy family so that she can get a friendly barter with...

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the favor he did for her. She dares not show the sketches to her mother until after the Ave Maria comes out. Dorsey's mother being old, she has little joy because her age and ill health are a burden. Hudson's health is a grave concern to the Dorsey household. He would be smart to come to Washington and visit them, it would do wonders for his health. They have a study and private room set aside for him. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for the five dollars. She thanks Hudson for noticing her works along with that of other well known writers of the Ave Maria. Harper's Brothers paid her $75 for a small book which contained only three chapters. Dorsey did not think the story was good and thus was surprised that Harper's accepted it. They intend to print it in their magazine and entitle it, "Back From the Frozen Pole". Will Miss Starr's nephew, William W. Starr , have a chance to execute the bust of...

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Dorsey sends an installment on "Bob's Vocation". The story has an historical background combined with Christian heroism. She requests a payment because her debts are heavy. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Now that Dorsey has made her journey she must work to raise funds to replace those she spent for her trip. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the money and the sketch of Talbot. Hudson's acceptance has encouraged Dorsey to new and higher flights. She encloses the first part of what might be a serial about Commander Gorring's first cruise, the Monitor's fight and one or two other historical naval incidents. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey acknowledges the receipt of money Hudson sent and thanks him for the extra copies of the magazine. Hudson has so cleverly changed the telling of the stories from Hardy's to Father Jerome's that no one will notice it but the author. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Dorsey, concerned over Hudson's health, urges him to come East. The climate at Notre Dame is so severe, the spring so late, the atmosphere so laden with moisture. Dorsey thanks Hudson for his encouragement and for the money sent for a little sketch. She sends an article that will amuse Hudson. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey intends to take the six cardinal virtues and illustrate them by some ringing incident and make a little moral at the end. She sends the incident of Edward Wright which is historical. Dorsey would like Hudson's opinion of her stories and ideas. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dorsey submits a story entitled "Saxty's Angel". If Hudson can not print it verbatim, she requests he return it. What Hudson has told her mother about his eyes shocks Dorsey. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the enclosure. The "body" story is nearly finished and she feels dubious about it, although Sister Angela her favorite critic, is pleased. :: X-3-i A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for sending the check. Between 10 and 1 o'clock New Year's Day, Dorsey was at the White House at the Presidential reception for diplomats and the public. She was interested in looking up Mr. Herbert, son of Lady Herbert of Lea. Dorsey was happy to see a colored priest say Mass Sunday at her church. She is charmed that Hudson liked her story "Tiny Tim" and thinks he will enjoy her "Saxty's Angel". The first eight chapters of "The Jose-Maria" will be forwarded next...