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Egan says that J.A. McGee has straightened up wonderfully and asks Hudson to pray for him, Egan is quite sure that if McGee keeps his promises the Illustrated Weekly will become a great success. He also wants Hudson to write to him as he believes it will encourage him. He gives Hudson his new address. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo

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The samples were sent yesterday. Will Hudson send to Cunningham a list of papers to which he wants the book sent. He will also send a list and Cunningham can cross off duplicates. The list should be exhaustive as possible. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initial 1 p. postcard

Scope and Contents He is very busy. He writes a leader in the "Review" every week along with his other work. He has advised Cunningham to make the books sixty cents wholesale if Hudson approves. The Freeman's Journal gave a notice of his book. He dined with James Alphonsus McMaster Sunday and McMaster was enthused about the book. The Standard noticed his book, also. Egan made the dedication simple but he could have said much more from his heart. P.S. The New York Times noticed "Preludes" last Monday. ::...

Scope and Contents Egan was shocked to hear of the death of Samuel Hudson, Father Hudson's father. His dying in the creed in which he lived showed the honesty of his convictions. Hudson will do Egan a great favor by thanking Professor Timothy E. Howard, whose notice was too good. There are some errors at the beginning of his verses on Eleanor Cecilia Donnelly's book. The secular press in Philadelphia have given kind notices, but Egan has only seen the New York, "Times" and "World". "Preludes" may not sell...

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The "American" has been successful so far. The New York Tribune has declared it a worthy Catholic rival of "Harper's." Hudson will be so glad to hear this as Egan is to tell it. He wrote a letter to Hudson on Saturday. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He sends several notices. Most of the secular papers in Philadelphia have noticed "Preludes" favorably. Cunningham has not sent Egan the notices. Egan asks Hudson to stir Cunningham up about a New York agency for the book. Mr. Hickey has advertised it free in the "Review". The sale of a number of copies has been lost because nobody knew who sold it in New York. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Egan sends a notice of "Preludes" from the "Herald". This is the only copy he has so if the "Scholastic" does not publish it he would like it returned. Egan would be delighted if Hudson will continue to send the Ave Maria to his sister in Philadelphia. Mr. P.V. Hickey has requested Egan to thank Hudson for the notice of the Illustrated Catholic American in the Ave Maria. Hickey has said that it is impossible to give a perfect paper for 6¢. He is very delighted with the notice in the...

Scope and Contents Egan has received a letter from Father Sorin; he resolves to do something tangible for Notre Dame soon. Hudson should take care of himself. The religious have some consolation in work but laymen do not. Hickey sends his best regards. Hudson should make Hickey happy by giving him a notice in the Ave Maria of the "Illustrated Catholic American ". McGee is doing very well and is much improved. He suggests getting out a circular for the schools and colleges with all the best parts out of...

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Egan sent a sonnet this morning. Mr. Hickey believes he can do some good for the sale of "Preludes" by getting some new notices. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Georgetown people think Egan should have put "Preludes" out for their building. Egan has great admiration for the Jesuits but they do not turn out as good Catholics as the Holy Cross Fathers. Their students are men of the old world. Should Egan write the circular? Johnson, who runs "Scribners", declares he can do no more good for Egan now, than Stedman did, in June of "Songs and Sonnets." Egan is trying to work something so "Scribners" will give an article on Notre Dame. The...

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Egan will write tomorrow. J. G. S.'s address is given. Egan will send the private address later. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

Scope and Contents Egan wants to take all of the best phrases out of the notices, including the notice of "Song and Sonnets" in Scribner. Dallas has no reason to be angry with Hickey as it was Egan who got his poem upside down, and also declined one of his manuscripts, which was excellent but too long. Hudson should make Dallas understand that Mr. Hickey admires him. The "Ave Maria" has improved in the last 2 years. Hudson has too much to do. If only Egan and Hudson had Scribner's resources and staff....

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Egan is surprised to see one of Hudson's poems in "The Independent." He has received the book from Mr. de Vere ? Egan received a note from Father Edward Sorin. :: X-2-f A.Postcard S. 32 mo.

Scope and Contents Hickey and Egan wish Hudson were with them. Egan returns the circular as Hudson will have better facilities to circulate it. He will send extracts from notices, including the one from "Scribner" on "Songs and Sonnets". Egan will put "Notre Dame" in an early issue, as "Georgetown" is in the July number. Professor Ja mes F. Edwards should take care of the circular as Hudson has too much to do. The Ave Maria has improved greatly in the past two years. It is the most highly valued Catholic...

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Hudson's two letters received. Egan is sending Charles de Hay's ? book "Hesperus". Egan hopes de Hay will become a Catholic. Rusking said it was a pity that man de Hay ? with such talents should not devote himself to God. Egan asks for a letter introducing him to some English Catholics, particularly literary Catholics. He is anxious to meet Aubrey de Veri. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson should come north as he has hundreds of friends who want to meet him. Hudson's love for the human race has made everyone love him. Hickey was enthusiastic when he described Hudson to Egan. "The Tablet" is out with a notice of "Preludes." De Hay is a member of one of the oldest families in New York, and is a nephew of Radman Drake, who wrote the famous American poem. De Hay is a graduate of Yale and very talented. He wrote the "Bohemian" and "Hesperus." Egan asks Hudson to give...

Scope and Contents Egan was delighted to receive Hudson's long letter. It was a disappointment to Egan not to be able to attend the commencement, not so much the commencement, as not seeing Hudson. Egan is to meet Brother Stanislaus this afternoon. "Beth" wants condensation as well as the serial. A Miss Conway writes pleasant short stories if her tendency towards hasty "dramatic" sensations could be checked. Egan sees the faults of the "Illustrated Catholic American" better than Hudson. Brother Stanislaus...

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Hudson has been a luxurious smoker, to be able to choose such plants. Egan allowed Kehoe, MacCarthy, and Galway to share the gift as Hickey does not smoke. The first form of "The Review" must go to press as it is 9 P.M. Stanislaus is a brick. Miss Conway writes, protesting against Eliot Ryder's article. The "Ave Maria" is making itself felt. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson is correct about the Illustrated Catholic American, but he has no idea how economical the paper is operated. Egan will keep and use part of the suggestions in Miss Starr's letter. The sonnet of Ethel Tani is good. Brother Stanislaus, C.S.C. is blooming like a rose and another week at the sea shore will give him another year of life. Hudson should come. Mr. Shea's address is in care of Frank Leslie. Hudson is right about Mivart; those notices only fill space. MacCarthy contributes...

Scope and Contents Eliot Ryder lunched with Egan. Egan was wrong about the "human heart" and the "divine art of poetry." Ryder orated at great length and exhorted Egan to be true to his own convictions. Egan wonders if this is the kind of thing a fellow likes to take in with his modest half-brother of frugal repeat. In Rockaway, Brother Stanislaus was comparing the beauty of the New York belles with that which makes the Indiana girls so generally admired. Ryder informed Egan that he was more a child as...

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Egan is sending a book published by a well-meaning fellow. A notice would make him very happy. Ryder has informed Egan that he will cut him up. Egan sent Hudson's name to Scribner's. Has Brother Stanislaus C.S.C. arrived yet? He weighed as much as Egan when departing. :: X-2-f A. Postcard Unsigned 32mo.

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Hudson's letter increased Hickey's pleasure in writing a notice. The "American" is off the press. Egan has 4 weeks to write on the "Review" and the "Catholic World." Many people want Egan to write an article on Southwell, Hubington and Crashaw. :: X-2-f A.L.S. Initialed 1p. 12mo

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Egan has letters on Catholic poets. While writing a sum of the great American drama, his pen ran into a dialogue. Egan will send it to Hudson. Regards to Brother Stanislaus and Professor Edwards. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Egan wonders how Hudson puts a glow in every line. Egan has noticed an article about "Preludes" in the "London Tablet" and the writer is not fair to his sonnets. However, they do have a lack of pause in the octava which is caused from following too closely the Italian form "En Manchi." Hickey would like the September issue of the "Irish Monthly" and sends his love. Hickey regrets Hudson did not give them a chance to show him some hospitality this summer....

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Egan requests Hudson to send a copy of his article in the Ave Maria to Monsignor Seton of Jersey City Heights, New Jersey. The "Irish Monthly" is being returned with Patrick V. Hickey's thanks. :: X-2-g A. Postcard S. 32mo

Scope and Contents Egan and his wife are very happy. Hickey asks that Hudson come on east. Hudson will meet Egan's wife. The dialogue will reach Hudson soon. Mr. Grohagan has corroborated Egan's assertion that John Locke is a Catholic. The Ave Maria should start another controversy. Nugent Robinson is editor of the new comic paper "Chic." John MacCarthy is a good fellow, and would write with pleasure for the "Ave Maria." Egan sends his regards to Professor Edwards and Brother Stanislaus. Egan wonders why...

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Mrs. Johnson was indignant because Egan did not take Hudson to dinner. He discusses the terms on which Mr. Robinson will write a story. Egan was in New York when Hudson called to see him. Shall Egan accept an article on the school question by Dr. Holland? Johnson wishes to meet Hudson again. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He requests two copies of Brownson's index for Mr. Galwey and himself. :: X-2-g A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Egan sends Collier's address. He is going on The New York Freeman 's Journal but Hickey does not want it mentioned outside. Johnson and McMaster send their regards. Galway and Egan will be grateful for the index. Mrs. Egan is in Philadelphia. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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T. D. Egan, no relation of Egan's informed him that he has the Pohn edition of the "Gerto" which he will send to Hudson. He owns a Catholic Agency. Egan has a poem for Harper's, he would give it to Hudson if Harper's refuses it, but he thinks it is too intense. He inquires if Hudson has seen the proofs of Professor Joseph Lyon's and Eliot Ryder's new books. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2p. 12mo.