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 requests Hudson return the last chapter of her story that she might rewrite the end of it. :: X-3-c A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for his kind words about her story. Who is "The Snark"? Her mother insists that it is Charles Warren Stoddard . Dorsey is glad that the Ave Maria has resumed printing his articles. She has three more orders for the book, and inquires as to where the book can be had in a uniform edition. She thanks Brother Stanislaus Michael Kurowski for the monthly Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey submits the first chapter of her story, "Jet, the War Mule". She is dismayed by Hudson's remark that Dorsey had not answered his questions about orders, for weeks ago she wrote Hudson that 200 copies had been ordered. She offers to back Notre Dame in publishing the new edition by mortgaging her home. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for allowing her to see the first sheets. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Dorsey sends Thomas Noonan's letter. The responses to the circular have been so great that she feels obligated to go ahead with the edition. To do this she must take Professor Joseph Lyon's offer and ask Hudson to get her a railway pass to Notre Dame so that she can go there and discuss the details with him. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey informs Hudson that her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey has finished her story "Palms". She thanks Hudson for getting her a half fare ticket for her trip to Notre Dame. Benziger Brother s offer strikes Dorsey as light out of darkness. Hudson can depend on her following his advice about Professor Lyons. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey returns the letters which Hudson allowed her to read. She hopes to have news about the edition by next week. Why is Charles Warren Stoddard in Chicago and when is he coming to Washington? She would like Hudson to send her some money. Dorsey asks Hudson to pray that she may take advantage of Father John A. Zahm's kindness and go to Mexico this winter. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey called on Frank Murphy, the son and successor of John Murphy Company in Baltimore about the new edition. After showing him the orders they had and Hudson's offer of free advertising, Murphy thought the edition would be a success. She asks Hudson to send a statement of how many sets the Ave Maria can sell. Details concerning each edition are given. As soon as Murphy gets Hudson's statement, he will draw up the terms under which the six books will be printed. The copyrights would...

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the check for her story. She thinks Hudson paid too much for her recent story and asks him to check his accounts. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey submits an article entitled "the Brahmin's Christmas". :: X-3-c A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey thanks Hudson for the money and wonders if "Midshipman Bob" is equal in value to"The Little Cavalier". She thanks Hudson for his kind words about "Brahmin's Christmas". Since Hudson was so pleased with her story "Jet" she plans to write another like it. Hudson's letter to Frank Murphy put a fortune in his hands. He wrote Dorsey inquiring what they meant by satisfactory discounts and she replied the regular discounts and 10% on the sales. If Murphy will not do it Fasy of...

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Dorsey is surprised by the news about her nephew Louis Mohun, which she attributes to the use of tobacco. She sends the first chapters of "The Two Tramps". They have accepted Frank Murphy's terms and she will send a copy of the contract. If Donahoe sends back "Zoe's Daughter" at a small figure, could the Ave Maria go halves with them in buying it for the Edition? :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the book and litany. She submits the first part of "Rosa Mystica". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Her mother Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey requests that Hudson send her five or six ads. Is it too late for the page Professor Joseph A. Lyons promised in "Bob" for this advertisement? Dorsey is on the chapters and will forward them within a few days. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey sends chapters ofher latest story. It would be nice if there could be a gathering of the Ave Maria's staff at Notre Dame, Would it be feasible to get up an album of the staff? She made the same arrangement about "Coppinger's Inheritance" as she did with "Two Tramps". Dorsey retained the copyrights, so if the Ave Maria should ever bring it out she could get a percentage on the sales. She is glad her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey has started the O'Shea matter. What does Hudson think of...

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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 inquires if Hudson wants another letter to replace the one in "Bob's Vocation". :: X-3-a A. Postcard S. 3pp. 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 satisfied with the money she received for her story "Bob". Hudson's suggestions regarding her story are good. She sends another installment of her story. The Dorsey family is pleased to learn about the increased circulation of the Ave Maria. With regards to the publication of the Anna Hanson Dorsey works in a new series of books, her mother leaves the choice of the first book up to Hudson. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey sends a chapter of her story. She asks Hudson to give the birds to Brother Francis Andrew Sweeney :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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An announcement of the uniform edition of Anna Hanson Dorsey' s stories that have appeared in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b Printed Circular 2pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey wants to do some proof reading for Hudson during her spare time. She discusses a story that she is preparing for the Ave Maria. Hudson's kindness is appreciated and Dorsey will avail herself of Father John Zahm' s kindness also. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 11pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey sends the last part of her story. She thinks Charles Warren stoddard 's are delightful. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey sends the first chapter of her latest story, which is for girls. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dorsey sends the first chapter of her story "Midshipman Bob". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed are some stamps. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dorsey criticizes the error made by the printer in the latest Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey sends another installment of "Bob's Vocation". She discusses the plot of her new story "Saito". Sending the circulars announcing Anna Hanson Dorsey 's new book keeps her busy. Why couldn't Charles Warren Stoddard be made Assistant Editor of the Ave Maria? :: X-3-b A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey has sent out 1,000 circulars advertising her mother's Anna Hanson Dorsey book. She writes to ask Hudson for some money. Dorsey will send the last part of "Bob's Vocation". She relates a humorous story about a negro who wished to become a Catholic. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.