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Because there was no special hurry she did not do any further writing on her story for the Ave Maria during her unexpected absence from home. Two more installments in the Ave Maria will complete the story. She asks Hudson to send her an extra copy of two old issues of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter. Because of lack of time and the great length of the manuscript she is sorry that the story will have to run a week later than expected. She is thankful for Hudson's prayers. She feels a bit slighted that her apology for lack of neatness of the manuscript was taken as a reason for changing and omitting several passages. She believes there is a justification for printing the part about palms being sold. Her other statement she will clarify when she sees...

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When the "Record" was first printed it aroused much discussion. One Sister of Providence raised the same objection that Hudson did. Comments on the work by several clergymen are quoted by Howe. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She mailed an installment of "Aunt Winifred" to Father Egidius Henneman, O.S.B., asking him to search for any statements not in conformity with the laws of the church. She believed he is well suited to do this since he spent several years in Rome and is therefore very well versed on the customs and laws of Rome in this regard. They did this because they always want to print the complete truth for which they will gladly sacrifice their own falsely conceived ideas in favor of the...

Scope and Contents She states that they received the opinion of Father Egidius Henneman, O.S.B. on the manuscript but because they did not have time to write a letter they sent his letter directly. Egidius' letter is not to be interpreted as an order to Hudson since it was not intended to be read by him and it was merely an answer to some questions she asked him. Her sister's addition to the manuscript was not meant to contradict Egidius but to show that orchestral music is not uncanonical and it appears...

Scope and Contents She believes that the reformers who criticize the music used by the Churches of Rome do not understand the laws concerning this matter. The framers of these laws intended them only for musicians who are talented enough to deserve the title of Doctor of Music. They understood that amateurs, according to European standards all American musicians come under this rating, would misinterpret these rules; therefore they are more lenient in their observation by amateurs. She states that some of...

Scope and Contents She requests Hudson to change the word house to home in the title of the article on St. John of the Mountains in the next issue of the Ave Maria. She wonders whether the Point St. Ignace mentioned in the Ave Maria is the one near Mackinac. In her mother's youth tradition said that Pere Marquette was buried on the banks of the Marquette River. This river is reported to have miraculously changed its course so as not to wash away the grave of this pious man. Her mother still remembers the...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe encloses a pamphlet written by Father Hermit sent by the Superior of the Camaldolensi at Naples. She placed strips of paper between the pages containing the list of indulgences attached to the Rosary of Our Lord when the beads have been given by the Camaldolensi. The paragraphs enclosed in brackets are those where Mass privileges are mentioned. Miss Howe asks Hudson to take care of her book and return it. She believes that O.S.B. books are just as incontrovertible as S.J....

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Enclosed is $2.25 for a Mass that Howe wishes Hudson to say. She wants Hudson to procure two copies of the little book "Eternal Wisdom". It is printed by an English firm. Father Camillus Maes writes to her about the Holy Rosary at St. Dominic's Tomb. He reproaches her for regretting Father Aegidius Hennemann so much. Howe feels that he doesn't know what kind of a person Fr. Aegidius really was or he'd understand. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Howe is grateful for the obituary of Father Aegidius Hennemann, O.S.B. . She asks for copies to be sent to several frineds of Aegidius in Munich, Germany. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She has been waiting for the "Little Book of Eternal Wisdom." She is incorrigible in her preference for the style of literature. A cousin dubbed her a regular Quietist. She thanks Hudson for the Mass for Father Aegidius Hennemann, O.S.B. . He is buried under the altar of the chapel in the cemetery. The last favor Father Aegidius did for her was to send a medal to one of Mrs. Cosgrain 's sons. Howe can never forget that Notre Dame, was a haven of refuge in stormy days. :: X-2-m A.L.S....

Scope and Contents At this time Hudson is probably arranging his prospectus for the coming year. He cannot promise her reminiscences of Europe as she has taken over many of her mother's duties and in her state of health she lacks strength. She will contribute an occasional article on the prominent feast of the week as she did on the feast of Corpus Christi and she would make use of much she learned while abroad. She cannot write the things she and Rose planned together without becoming ill. She tells...

Scope and Contents She wanted Mother Angela's letter returned. Mother Angela is not pleased because Miss Eliza Allen Starr's notice does not appear since it was demanded at a time when it was a trial to their feelings to give many of the details, and she cannot believe that the delay is intentional. She has a very kind letter from Father Julian Benoit . She asks Hudson to pray for them next Thursday as that dreadful priest is coming to say Mass there. If a layman said half of what that priest says she...

Scope and Contents She sends a letter thinking Hudson may be pleased to see it. As to confiding their business matters to the pastor of Chesterton, they did so to Father John Lang and Charles Wardy but it only brought contempt upon themselves. The notion around there is that when people lose the income belonging to a certain station, they ought to consider themselves cut off from former associates and descend to the ranks marked for them by their means. Nothing can overthrow that idea. It is useless to...

Scope and Contents Frances Howe has just found out of the loss suffered by Hudson and both she and her mother express their most heartfelt sympathy. She thinks it must be a terrible shock to lose an important aim in life. It seems to her that God often grants our prayers without our knowing it. Perhaps if we learned how powerful our prayers were, we would think too much of ourselves. She prays more for the salvation of her friends than for their visible entrance into the Church. Her mother and she will...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe has sent the requested translation to Hudson with an introduction that may be too long. She has heard from Father Aegidius Hennemann whose letter is like a leaf out of some monastic chronicle as it is so affectionate and full of common sense. She encloses a letter which her mother received from Mother Angela. Miss Howe does not own the life of Pere Besson but has an extract of it that she received from a good nun who kept her supplied with French Catholic literature. She also...

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Howe has just finished the sketch for the Ave Maria which she forwards. She thanks Hudson for his promise. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Howe hopes to have the new stations set up within a month. Father Joseph Kroll will officate at the dedication. Howe wonders if Hudson heard about the translation that she did for Father Thomas Walsh, S.J., about which he expressed his complete satisfaction. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Hudson's letter of June 2nd has relieved her mind as she can think of tomorrow with cheerfulness due to the hope of the future relief. She will have a personal meeting with Father Julian Benoit soon and present a verbal petition. The arrangement will give pleasure to some members of the Chicago clergy. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1 p.

Scope and Contents She sends a manuscript of a short story sent to her by a Miss Marshall, known as Alston Marshall in print. Miss Howe sends it to Hudson as it is a Catholic story. She believes Miss Marshall will be satisfied with whatever pay Hudson deems suitable. She tells Hudson that she is not a literary predictionist like Miss Eliza Allen Starr. Miss Starr is happy to know that her Patron Saints is selling in England. Miss Howe hoped that the prestige of Dr. Newman and Cardinal Manning would help...

Scope and Contents She believes that Miss Marshall's story "Ten Years Later" has found its way to destruction unexamined, which would be a pity. "Aubrey Court" is another affair which she wrote about over a year ago, but Hudson thought it too expensive. She wants Hudson to read the story, otherwise she would not have sent it to him. Maybe the French are not the pious people we think, or that the American Catholic watch more because the pray less. She has nothing to write of Europe that American would...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe will send the article on St. Joseph as soon as it is finished. She asks Hudson if he sent any recompense for the article on Corpus Christi. Hudson may as well regard it as a present as the story was written on Sunday in order to get it finished on time. The money would have been given to charity anyhow. Mr. Seamman sends her money in checks made out to Frederic Burstrom, the person who cashes them; it saves extra endorsing. She wonders if the South Germans would understand the...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe encloses an article for Palm Sunday. It is far enough in advance to make any rearrangement Hudson may find necessary. Also enclosed are the "Golden Gale" and the "Palmtrees of San Remo", the latter for the children's department. It is not new but is a tradition which cannot be too frequently repeated, since so many Catholics cling affectionately to the tale that Bresca suffered capital punishment. If he did, his descendants are ignorant of the fact. No inclosure. :: X-2-f...

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Hudson's money order received and is correct. Miss Howe wants to visit Notre Dame when she may see Hudson and Father Granger. There will be a Requiem Mass said by Father van de Laar in honor of Rose on her anniversary. Miss Howe offers her services to the Ave Maria, if Hudson desires any of her work. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo

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Miss Howe encloses some specimens of material found in their field. One of the compounds is believed to be copper or aluminum. The back numbers of the Ave Maria she would like to have are listed. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Miss Howe hoped to be at Notre Dame today. Their house is undergoing repairs. She will come as soon as possible as she desires to see Hudson. Busybodies make it very painful endeavoring to pry into your sacred devotions. Many people think they should convert her because of her cheerful disposition. When Miss Howe was at St. Mary's of the Woods last summer, everyone was coaxing her to go to confession as though she had been a thief. A woman of thirty has different devotions than a...

Scope and Contents Hudson's two letters received. Regarding that of Miss Starr, Hudson is at liberty to do whatever will be to her interest. Miss Eliza Allen Starr seldom received her due praise for her talent. Her collection is the only one that can be read with pleasure after reading any of the poems of the Elizabethan era. Other Catholic poets have an artificial style, with the exception of Maurice Francis Egan . Miss Starr's simplicity is the graceful ease of the 16th and 17th century. Mrs. Cooke...

Scope and Contents Miss Howe heard Miss Starr's collection was out of print. Hudson may verify this by writing to Philadelphia. Miss Howe is pleased to know her letter secured Miss Starr a deserved mention. The Sisters of Providence use her poems as a text for the rhetoric class. Hudson should try to induce Miss Starr to give a small edition to the Irish relief fund. It would not be an injustice for her to give an edition even though she is in need of money. The reason her book failed is because she came...

Scope and Contents Howe translated some material for Father J.C. Walshe, S.J., lately of Detroit and now of Dublin. He attempted to get Kilroy and Brennan to publish his work and asked Howe to attend to the details. Kilroy and Brennan delayed and it looked as though they and abandoned the project until Walsh threatened to reclaim his manuscript and publish it in Ireland. Howe has sent a circular letter on the work to numerous American priests and the response was good. She inquires who she should write to...

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Howe sends Hudson a photograph of her sister Rose Howe . She is disappointed by what Charles Warren Stoddard writes about Tabor and Galilee in his articles on Palestine. Howe asks Hudson to thank Father Alexis Granger, C.S.C., for his letter. She comments at length on the evils of Jansenism. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.