Scope and Contents Dorsey sends a list of subscriptions for the set of Anna Hanson Dorsey 's books. Archbishop Patrick Ryan has recommended the set to all institutions in the Arch-Diocese of Philadelphia. Is Eliza Allen Starr 's order for 100 for the first book or for sets? Because of the number of orders, Dorsey thinks the work will be a success. If publication of the work will tax the Ave Maria Press, Hudson may turn it over to Mrs. Sadlier. What a capital story T. F. Galwey 's is. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 5pp....

Scope and Contents Dorsey's mother, Anna Hanson Dorsey , is going to leave everything in Hudson's hands. The circular that was sent them was most admirable. The Dorsey family has been urging her to marry an English Naval Officer, who has paid her the compliment of addressing her. Dorsey is opposed to the idea because he is a Mason. Which of Dorsey's six stories does Hudson intend to publish first? Her mother regards "Tangled Paths" as the best. Mrs. Dorsey can't understand why she gets pecuniary benefit...

Scope and Contents Dorsey is sorry to learn that the manuscript failed to reach Hudson Saturday even though it was mailed in plenty of time. She is disappointed at Hudson not being able to do the edition. Dorsey wrote Thomas Noonan last week and anxiously awaits his answer regarding the publication of her book. Hudson's criticism of her stories is appreciated, and she thanks him for the opportunity to do the Christmas story. Anna Hanson Dorsey is finishing the last chapter of her story "Palms". They...

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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 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 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 will make the trip to Boston. She thanks Hudson for his offer to advertise Anna Hanson Dorsey's newly published work. Lippincotts offered stereotype plates of "Mona and Nora Brady" at $75. and "Zoe's Daughter" is offered at $200. The story "Sister of Charity" has lapsed and they could repossess it but this she leaves to Hudson's judgement. Terms of a contract are discussed and suggestions are made for a new edition. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Ticknor Field Company have asked to see the books with a view to bringing out the edition. They think well of it from every standpoint. They are the successors of Osgood. :: X-3-b A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Dorsey reports her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey too ill to complete the work she is writing for Hudson. Mrs. Dorsey is discouraged by Hudson's comments on her story and she feels "Palms" is her death song. If Joseph A. Lyons will publish it with risk of loss, Dorsey would like it copyrighted in her name. Dorsey says she should never have sent her discouraging letter before discussing terms with James Ticknor and his partner Mr. Godfrey for publishing her mother's works. The first edition...

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for the compliment about her story "Midshipman Bob". She has received orders for 13 sets this week and she is embarrassed how to answer. What are the chances of a Notre Dame edition? Enclosed is Tichnor's letter which was a disappointment to Dorsey, unless Hudson can bring out the edition at Notre Dame in the autumn. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 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.

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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 thanks Hudson for sending the letter of praise from an Ave Maria reader about her story "Midshipman Bob". She sends a design for the owner of her proposed book. Hudson's plans for the edition and the idea of Mrs. Anna Sadlier's are good ones. She is glad that Christian Reid's works will again appear in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey asks Hudson to send her the fifty dollars due for her latest articles. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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"The Crasset" can come back to her mother Anna Hanson Dorsey . Dorsey returns the manuscript with corrections. Hudson is the only one her mother can unburden herself to; she thinks her days of achievement are over, but Dorsey thinks she is at her best. Except for Hudson, Dorsey does not think she has ever had a publisher who appreciated her mother. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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 sends Chapters nine and ten. She grieved to hear that Hudson is ill. The sketch of the mother of Dom Bosco is exquisite, while "Ten Times One" is a pretty story. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Dorsey requests Hudson to make some corrections in her article. She requests him to send some money. Will Hudson be able to use an account of General Philip Sheridan's funeral? :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey acknowledges receipt of Hudson's check and requests that all the Ave Maria owes her be sent to her. When she has recovered from her illness she would like to write a story for children. She spent a pleasant visit with Secretary of State, Thomas Bayard's daughters on here return trip home. She never wants to see wreckage like that which the cyclone that struck Delaware on August 21st caused. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey thanks Hudson for his favorable comment on "Desmond". Dorsey is at sea about it and can form no opinion of it. Anna Hanson Dorsey is seriously ill. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey acknowledges receipt of the check. She requests Hudson to notify the Money Order Office at South Bend that Nellie and E. L. Dorsey are the same person. She was distressed to hear of Professor Joseph Lyons' death. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Dorsey asks Hudson for a $50 advance. She is grateful to Hudson for finding out that her manuscript sent to Harpers by Maurice Francis Egan had been accepted. Six chapters of her boy's story "The Jose-Maria" have been completed. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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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.

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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.

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...

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...