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 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.

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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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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.

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 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.

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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 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.