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The business manager has informed him that an advertisement will cost Hudson $10.00 for two months, and he asks that it be sent directly to Mr. McMaster. He praises Father's criticism of Emerson and discusses Emerson and Ingersoll briefly. He assures Father that he can always count on him as a friend of Notre Dame and thanks him for writing to Johnson. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The "Gerta" contains numerous risque things. Egan doesn't understand Eliot Ryder . He asks Hudson to call Ryder's attention to a sketch of the "Folgore", which appeared in the last issue of Fortnightly Review. Some of Ryder's points were excellent. James McMaster was surprised at Hudson's calling with Egan and pleased. McMaster had thought that Notre Dame was hostile to him. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 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.

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John Acton has arranged for lessons here. He is a sensible fellow, but a conscientious and reliable proof-reader. Eliot Ryder has just been in. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John Acton has settled down to the study of music. He is a slow but conscientious proof reader. He says an arrangement with his music teacher would stand in the way of his going at once. The Freeman is doing well financially. Nugent Robinson says that Hudson is the only Catholic editor who knows how to treat contributors. :: X-2-i A.L. Unsigned 2pp. 8vo.

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He does not know how to answer Hudson's kind letter. Hudson has borne bravely the destruction of the University. On the first free day he will tour his friends for Notre Dame. He sent "Sings and Sonnets" for Hudson alone. J.A. McGee has been very good and confession did it. McGee told Egan that Hudson was very good to him. He sends regards to Professor James F. Edwards. :: X-2-e A.L.S. initial 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's note and is glad Hudson believes he will be of use. He has enough verse to fill 50 or 60 pages and thought of calling the little volume "Preludes". One of his friends, a publisher, thought of bringing out the book free of cost but his enthusiasm has cooled. He planned on doing it without expenses to the University but Egan will try to think of some other way to help Hudson. He feels that the critique in the " Scholastic" was fair and he is honored that the editor...

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He does not think "Preludes" would pay as nobody will do it for the love of Notre Dame. He sends an estimate. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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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 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

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Egan sent the Scribners to Hudson and he is how editorially connected with MeGee Illustrated Weekly, and would appreciate any suggestions from Hudson if he has time to make them. Egan is glad to get an opportunity in Catholic journalism. He is not responsible for the stories in McGee's. He asks Hudson's prayers that he may succeed. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind note filled Egan's heart and he has no way of showing Hudson how he appreciated his kindness. Egan is afraid that he will fail in the publication of the Illustrated Weekly, because there are so many tastes to be consulted. He is glad to know that Huds o n is praying for him. Egan is sending the sonnet, "Saint Theresa to our Lord", which was written by a French critic Sainte-Bruce, Egan will be honored by any criticisms or suggestions from Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown...

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Egan thanks Hudson for the article in the Ave Maria which has Eliot Ryder 's note of Sincerity attached. Egan knows nothing of Octavia Hensel except that she is rather erratic. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Egan sends a copy of "The Life Around Us." Will Hudson cut out what he likes? Did Hudson see the announcement in the "Freeman's Journal?" It does not mean that Egan has given up hopes of being with Hudson. Hudson's troubles are light to Egan's. Egan will give the "Ave Maria" a good and true notice next week. Father R Dewey is making an absurd attempt to imitate Hudson. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He gave a little notice to "Record of a Suffering Soul". Should he give it a second notice? Hudson's Roman correspondent Paul called on Egan; Paul swears by Hudson. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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There is little change in the printing office of the "Freeman's Journal". Mr. John Acton, the proof reader must be dismissed in order to cut expenses. Egan asks Hudson if he can find a job as proof-reader for Acton on the Ave Maria staff. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Egan encloses the "Diary of a Bad Girl." He has begun to write a few pages of another story every day, so Hudson will have some manuscript to count on. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Egan will send the photographs to Hudson, also the Christmas story. Mr. McCarthy is in Cuba for the "World". Patrick Hickey 's idea of a semi-weekly seems impractical to Egan. The items about Father Peter Cooney were sent by him; they will be careful. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Egan proposes to write a paper on Catholic Canadian Men of Letters for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Egan will have a story ready for Hudson by next month. Mr. Johnson will send the "Fra Serra" out at once. Mrs. Egan and Patsy send respects. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is thinking of bringing out a new edition of selections from "Preludes" allowing Notre Dame a percentage for the use of the poems. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Egan will go to Goupil and Schan's and have them send the photo to Hudson. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Egan informs Hudson that he will send him Johnson's notice soon. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Egan informs Hudson that he has attained the last result. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.