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Hill sends his promised "Ghost Story" along with a poem. Father Fidelis Stone, C.P. has recovered from his illness. Did the London Tablet notice "Short Cut" superciliously? :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The Ave Maria arrives regularly, usually four numbers at a time. Many will subscribe directly, because they have to pay $5 in gold to the book dealer, Jacobsen, for it. Hill requests a copy of Father John A. Zahm 's "Catholic Church and Modern Science". He encloses a letter for Charles Warren Stoddard :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Hudson sends a new subscription for the Ave Maria from Argentina. He discusses the Possibility of canvassing for subscribers in Argentia. Four Passionist Fathers are being sent by the English Province to Argentia. Once thay arrive Hill will be sent either to England or to Valparaiso, Chile withFather Fidelis Stone, C.P. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hill and Father Fidelis Stone, C.P. have found Stoddard's "Lepers of Molokai" interesting. Illness has prevented Hill from writing the story he had intended. Hill hopes to go to England before next winter where he can be a moral support to his sisters in case of their conversion. Stone will have to go to Valparaiso, Chile where there are a number of English speaking Catholics. Hill sends Hudson a story and is writing a brochure entitled "A Short Cut to the True Church". :: X-3-c A.L.S....

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Hill submits a poem. Father Fidelis Stone, C.P., writes from Chile that he and his companion have been asked to establish several foundations. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hill thanks Hudson for the goggles. Father Joseph P. Roles wishes Hudson would send fifty copies of Hill's article "Short Cut" for the mission. Hill enjoyed his visit to Notre Dame and was thankful for finally meeting Hudson as well as Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Hill notifies Hudson of the death of his father and asks a notice be placed in the Ave Maria. The sonnets on the Stations of the Cross will soon be finished. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hill thinks the sonnets should begin in the issue of the Ave Maria which comes out Saturday, February 25. When he gets to Louisville, he will send the biographical particulars. He will write to Father Thomas Jenkins and Mrs. Sullivan once he arrives in Louisville. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hill discusses a series of sonnets he has been writing. He encloses a leaflet which contains similar thoughts to those expressed in the two sonnets which appeared in Communion Per Mariam. Hill was asked to write out a form of the devotion which he had recommended in a sermon and a lady in New York, a convert of Hill's, had it published. He spent two weeks in Syracuse giving a retreat at St. John the Baptist Church where Father William J. Bourke is pastor. Father Guido, his rector, sends...

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Hill suggests that should Hudson publish his Station sonnets, he divide them so that a certain number appear each week of Lent. Is Father Thomas Jenkins still at Hardinburg? What is the price of Elliot Ryder 's "Catholic Poets"? Father Guide sends his regards. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hill can sympathise with Hudson over the trouble his editorials bring for he has written editorials for the Catholic World. He sends nine sonnets to appear in the Ave Maria during the first three weeks of Lent. His provincial has granted him permission to use his name. In noticing the sonnets Hudson is asked to mention Hill's surname and say that he was formerly Father Benjamin D. Hill of the Paulist Fathers. Mrs. Margaret Sullivan of Chicago will be pleased to know that became of Hill,...

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Hill sends the remaining sonnets. He calls Hudson's attention to the form he used in writing the sonnets. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hill found the parcel of books at the Post Office this afternoon when he mailed the manuscript to Hudson. :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hill will be happy to get the proofs and return them as soon as possible. :: X-2-i A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hill returns the proofs and forwards the Easter sonnets. He leaves for Cincinnati at 10:30 AM on Sunday. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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After some bad weather which made them late at Vigo, they had a pleasant day. They left Southampton Thursday evening. Hill got Hudson's letter sent to St. Anne's Retreat. Father Fidelis Stone, C.P. went there and he sent the letter on to Salisbury. Hill took a train to Bath to visit relatives. He found Amy B. Hill and all his sisters at home. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 6pp. 16mo.

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The card is forwarded at last. It has been condensed. He saw "Running Waters" in the Ave but did not get the usual three copies. He thanks Hudson for forwarding Charles Warren Stoddard's letter, he discusses Stoddard's personal problems. If Stoddard went to the sacraments frequently he would find God's will. Today is the second anniversary of his religious profession. He will give more retreats soon. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He will send some sonnets on the Stations for Lent. Only two are done as yet and it will be slow work with the set. Hudson may also keep "Passionist" for Lent, if he prefers, as it suits that season better. He is enclosing a short piece to Our Lady which he wrote some time ago. He thanks Hudson for the Index to Brownson which will be very useful, and compliments the Ave Maria press on getting things out in such creditable style. His Father Rector was much pleased with the addition to...

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He returns the proof. Hudson's welcome into the "circle" is very gratifying. He finds only one mistake, and prefers the English word, unless Hudson thinks the Latin better. He would like the issue of the Ave Maria in which the sonnets appear. He sends intentions to be inserted in the list of "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart." :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hill has not lost interest in the Ave Maria. His superior has ordered him not to go on missions until the second year of his profession is completed. As a result he will have more time to write for the Ave Maria. He asks Hudson to send the proofs to Cincinnati, where he plans to remain until August 15. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hill sends Hudson a lyric poem, with an original meter. He is expecting to be transferred again. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Hill received the latest Ave Maria and was happy to see the sonnets had begun as Hudson suggested. Hill left Cincinnati Wednesday and will remain at Louisville for sometime. Hill is indebted to Hudson for insisting on Hill's being represented among Eliot Ryder's poets. The errors in the biographical sketch were the fault of Mr. Garland of the Telegraph. Father Guido, C.P., has not gone to New Orleans. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The proofs have been received and corrected and returned. Hill is pleased with the notice given his book and the verses. Father Thomas Jenkins has commenced an article on St. Joseph, using quotations from Hill's article "Spouse of Our Lady" which appeared in the Catholic World. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Hill submits a lyric and some prose. Father Charles, O.P., arrived yesterday. Hill met Father Thomas Jenkins yesterday. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The proof arrived today, but Hill will be unable to return it immediately. Father Provincial asked Hill to thank Hudson for sending the Ave Maria. Hill understands that Father Thomas Jenkins has gone to Minnesota for his health. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The proof he is returning is very nicely printed and needs only one correction. He presumes it will make a neat four page card like the "Memento of a Retreat." 500 will be plenty for the present and they will see how the devotion takes. He will say some of his free masses for Hudson to defray the cost of printing. He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. Father L Bax of St. John's Church, Louisville, has heard from Father Thomas J. Jenkins . He was just starting for Bishop John Ireland's...

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The provincial, who is visiting the Sacred Heart Retreat, has taken some of both of the printed prayer forms, which Hudson sent. Mrs. Catherine Holly of New York has proposed getting out a book of Hill's Station and Easter sonnets. Hill wishes to know if Hudson has the facilities for getting out a 50 copy private edition of the book. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The proofs need not be returned. Hill encloses two prayers in honor of Our Blessed Lady, which he first saw in the Oratoris Manual. Sunday, Hill will preach at Father Louis Bax 's parish in Louisville. Father Provincial Charles Lang, C.P. has given Hill the understanding that he will give the retreat at Notre Dame this summer. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He thanks Hudson for the proof and asks that he put "E.H." at the bottom of his pieces, where it will be less likely to attract criticism. He is glad Hudson added to his notice, making it "his own". The next time they will furnish the particulars only and let the editors write the notices. :: X-2-g A.Postcard S.

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Hill submits a lyric in honor of Mother Xavier Warde 's golden jubilee. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.