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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.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for his comments on "The Tool of the Wood". She is excited about the forth coming departure of her nephew for Europe on a three year cruise aboard an American naval vessel. He is the assistant to Paymaster John Furey . Bishop John Joseph Keane gave him an excellent letter of introduction for Rome, speaking of him as the grandson of Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey, who is one of the pioneers of Catholic Literature in America. Tell Brother Philip Neri that his letter and...

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Dorsey presents a sketch to the Ave Maria for boys. She describes briefly the plot of the story. While reading the Scholastic's account of the celebration her heart was drawn to Notre Dame. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey sends another chapter of her story "Bob". :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dorsey has orders for fifteen sets of the proposed edition of Anna Hanson Dorsey's works. She discusses that terms for selling them. Because of ill health her mother has turned over revising the manuscripts for each book to her. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the favorable comments on her story "Midshipman Bob". She asks for an advance of money and thanks Hudson for what he had done for her nephew, LouisMohun :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey sends another installment on her story "Bob's Vocation". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the check. In revising the circular letter she inquires if 500 or 1,000 copies should be the number of subscribers they should seek. She is thankful that her nephew is out at Notre Dame. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the two checks. She apologizes for allowing her copy to run low and sends another chapter of her story. Hudson is asked to thank Charles Warren Stoddard for his delightful story "Staff and Scrip". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Dorsey has 50 orders for the new edition of her mother's Anna Hanson Dorsey stories. Inquiries have been made about special rates. The Catholic World has taken two of her short stories. This is due to Mr. Egan's kindness. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey gives Hudson a brief account of her trip to Cleveland and Notre Dame. She will send a notice of Miss Eleanor Donnelly's book. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Dorsey is ready to start her trip to Notre Dame. She thanks Hudson for his kindness in publishing the list of suggested contributions. It aroused rivalry in charity among many others. The poem in question was not written by Eleanor Donnelly :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Dorsey recommends the novel "Castle Daily" as the best portraiture of Irish character. She hopes the tonic has done Hudson good. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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How she enjoyed her visit to Notre Dame, she can never fully relate. The courtesy of Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., the priests and brothers will always be highly regarded. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey sent the letter to Professor James Edwards about the bust. A detailed description of her trip home for Notre Dame is given. Mrs. Magdalene Dahlgren and her daughter were seriously injured when their horses ran away with the carriage and caused it to spill. She sends greetings to all she met at Notre Dame especially to Brother Francis Andrew Sweeney for his efforts to show her all of the campus. Dorsey sends the manuscript for "Tom Boy" and "Two Way". Anna Hanson Dorsey declares...

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Dorsey inquires if Hudson can find room for the enclosed article by Father James Pye Neale, S.J., a classmate of Father James A. Doonan, S.J., President of Georgetown College. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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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.