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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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Egan has read Hudson's lecture on Henry Longfellow and thinks it the best critique he has seen on the man. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Egan has an indistinct remembrance of the name, but can not recall Coventry Patmore' s connection with it. He cannot remember "The Unknown Eros". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Egan explains to Hudson how his last letter had given him encouragement as at the time the letter arrived he was very "blue". Egan has resigned as Editor of the Illustrated Weekly because he could no longer stand the work after a year as J. A. McGee has been ill so long from over work, which has caused him to indulge in stimulants. McGee's wife who owns the paper offered Egan a half interest but he could not take it because McGee would still be business manager. Egan is going to return...

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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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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...

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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.

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Egan is sending a sonnet, "The Knighthood of Today". He says that Hudson is putting new vigor into the Ave Maria. Father John Zahm called at "McGee's" office and tried to give Egan a description of Hudson, but all that Egan got was that Father Hudson is younger than Egan had imagined. He would like Hudson to send a photograph of himself. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8vo.

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Egan is sending Hudson a pamphlet that is not for notice but just for Hudson's personal use. Egan received Hudson's remittance and will write a long letter later. He asks for a photograph. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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 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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The Chief James A. McMaster gave one of his gentle taps at the paragraph on Father A Koning's book. If this Keeps on he will not make the jubilee. He cut some quotations out of Longfellow but hopes he has not spoiled Hudson's article. Hudson is right about R. Eliot Ryder . He has no discretion and very little taste. P. S. If the Chief hadn't been pleased with Hudson the Ave Maria would have gotten a column about "N.E.C." :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1 p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Egans are not to die out, and the event is expected in August. Madam is nervous and he can't leave. He showed Hudson's note to the Chief James A. McMaster and he seemed greatly pleased. He knows when Hudson comes again the Chief will feel that "entente cordiale" which ought to exists. Does Hudson remember what he told him at Father O'Hare's? He has had no reason to change his faith since then. He saw Mr. Patrick V. Hickey the other day. He and Mr. MacCarthy and the boy Jim run the...

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Eliot Ryder visited Egan some days ago. In the conversation he revealed astonishing prejudices and ideas. Ryder ought to keep quiet and study. Egan asks Hudson to write to Nugent Robinson who is at Frank Leslie's. He inquires if the notice of Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey 's book is sufficient. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Egan saw Ryder. He suspects Ryder exaggerates a bit, so Hudson should not take in everything Ryder says about Egan unreservedly. James F. Edwards 's visit was delightful. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Egan requests a copy of "Crowned with Stars" for notice in the New York Freeman's-Journal. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Egan was greatly pleased over Hudson's compliment on his article about the cost of churches. No doubt Hudson thinks Egan sometimes indiscreet, but hopes Hudson does not attribute this to James McMaster 's influence. The freedom Egan has in writing the editorials of the New York Freeman's -Journal make him inclined to call a spade a spade. On the Catholic Review, Egan had to be toned down because Patrick V. Hickey left so much to his discretion. Any criticism from Hudson will be handled...

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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 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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The account of the clothing of Sister Teresa of Jesus is so well done in the Baltimore Mirror that Egan can add little to it. Miss Helen McMaster was a beautiful girl, and a good musician. Her sister is Sister Saint John of the Order of the Holy Childhood at Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. John Gilmary Shea talks of everybody, but himself and Egan can not get dates out of James McMaster :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 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.