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They venture to remind Edwards that his order for Ettore Pais' Ancient Italy must reach them by December 31 if he wishes to take advantage of the price. :: XI-2-j Postcard, Printed

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A member of the Catholic Church is desirous of receiving the last sacraments. Father Brunet is attending the retreat; Chilany asks Blanc to have him return or to send some other clergyman by the Leanora on her return trip. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

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A bill of lading on the Jane M. Glidden for a package of books sent by Victor Marziou and Company. V-5-k - Bill S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

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If the Virgin was 14 years when Christ was born, this is the 1899th anniversary of her birth. She reminds Hudson that next year is the nineteenth jubilee centenary of the Blessed Virgin. Hudson is in a position to divulge this information through his magazine. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The writer sends $5.40 as dues from a mission group to aid the Indian Missions. She lists names of 15 contributors among whom is Rev. Francis McCarthy. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Referring to their conversation in regard to Notre Dame and its fine collection of ecclesiastical relics, he has talked to the editor of the Journal and finds that his space will be unlimited. He hopes to get up an elaborate article and will be indebyed for McLaughlin's co-operation. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Childress wrote about four weeks ago requesting a priest but as yet none has arrived. Since then, one of their members, Mr. McGrath has been ill and is not expected to live. He begs that Blanc send a priest over. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Childress sends the subscription no enclosure made up for the support of a minister for their church. If Blanc will send them a minister, Childress does not doubt but Madisonville and throughout the parish, all will contribute something. Father Adrien Rouquette is preferred both by Catholics and Protestants in as much as he is a parishioner of theirs. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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She thanks Seton for his letter. Mr. Chilton is on his way home; he is on the Paris which will arrive Saturday.

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She asks that McMaster insert the enclosed communication addressed to Governor Hoffman and written by a local lawyer, Green. She asks that McMaster comment on the article himself in the interest of justice and human rights. Gov. Hoffman has run his course. She asks that two or three extra copies be sent her containing the communication of Green. She sympathizes with McMaster at his great bereavement and offers fervent prayers for the deceased. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Miss Jeanie Carroll has sent him Edwards' note. He thanks Edwards for his kindness in having prayers offered for his aunt Emily C. Brent. He knows that Miss Brent valued Edwards as one of her best friends. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is forwarding a list of converts for the past thirty years. There are included both the poor and rich, from all walks of life in the Empire of England. His wife carried on the work of voluntary emigration to the Australian colonies twenty five years before. Now she is bedridden. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the subscription to the Ave Maria. He is moving to the interior of England because of poor health. Therefore he would appreciate having the Ave Maria mailed to his new address. If the list of English converts which he sent Hudson is too voluminous to be published in the Ave Maria, Hudson may, if he thinks it worth the effort, send them to any Catholic paper which would be disposed to print them. Some time ago he sent the Ave Maria an article entitled "The…of the...

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She sends two articles for publication in the Ave Maria in return for her subscription for which she is very grateful. She encloses a clipping which shows the lack of devotion among Catholics compared to that of a Spiritualistic congregation near her. P.S. Sickness has prevented her father from copying two articles. Her mother is ill. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chisholm was happy to learn through Hudson's note that a good number of copies of the list of converts would be sent him when printed. He believes that the attitude of the Protestants in England has become much more lenient toward the Church the last few years. In order to avoid the necessity of abridging the list he suggests that part of it be printed in successive issues of the Ave Maria and but a short introductory paragraph be used. He would like to see Monsignor Thomas John Capel,...

Scope and Contents He sends two articles taken from the Madras Catholic Expositor of 1842 dealing with Catholic events in the East Indies region. In case the stories prove to be too long he summarizes the story of Dr. Kennedy by saying that he was member of the first group of Irish priests who almost all, after preaching the Gospel, succumbed to the trying climate. Chisholm devotes most of his time to writing articles of a religious or controversial nature. Occasionally he contributes stories to the...

Scope and Contents He read and extract from the Ave Maria in the article "Catholic Action" received from Rome through a friend. Has a list of Catholic Converts over a period of 30 years from England. The list includes 360 Clerical gentlemen; 64 aristocrates; 460 gentlemen of standing; 90 ladies of title; 338 ladies, and persons from the United States who are not on the list in America. This list would be worthwhile to publish in the Ave Maria as it would promote the Catholic faith and people would become...

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Chisholm has received the Annual Volume of the Ave Maria for 1881 for which he is grateful. Now he wants two more volumes, 1879 and 1880. He promises to send an account of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Aberdeen soon. Permission is given to Hudson to use extracts from his letter. Chisholm has an excellent 26 volume collection on the saints. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chisholm thanks Hudson for the letter and book. He is grieved to see children suffering from immoral literature. Chisholm decided to publish a monthly penny-worth magazine called "The Catholic Child's Treasury". It has been well received and Catholic Houses in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow have sent orders. He sends some to Hudson with permission to reprint anything Hudson might wish to use in the Ave Maria. Chisholm has not been able to send Hudson an account of the Miraculous Statue...

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Chisholm sends the subscription for 1886. He requests extra copies of the Ave Maria as an inducement to sign up new subscribers. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Chisholm has sent an account of the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Aberdeen. :: X-3-k A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Chisholm requests index for 1883 volume of Ave Maria, also the 1881 volume and if possible all back volumes. He also wishes to subscribe to current issues. He would also like to contribute articles to the Ave Maria. Enclosed is an account of the incident that occurred about 25 years ago. Chisholm hopes that it will promote devotion to the Holy Name of Mary. Chisholm narrates a line or two pertaining to the article concerning the Blessed Mother. He offers to give an account of the...

Scope and Contents Major Archibald Chisholm is engaged in compiling a list of English converts from Protestantism and he is enlisting McMaster's aid. He encloses a form which contains names of four clerical converts, eight converts from royal ranks, two foreign converst, and a Wordsworth, brother of the poet. He tells McMaster that his list of converts so far includes 350 clerical gentlemen; 64 aristocratic gentlemen; 459 gentlemen of standing; 90 ladies of title; 338 other ladies; 45 American clergy and...

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Sometime ago Chisholm forwarded an article for children entitled "St. Rose of Lima", but was distressed to learn through Father Donald Chisholm that the article had already been published by Hudson. The article came from Monsignor Rogerson . Enclosed is a list of manuscripts placed in her poor friend's hands and she trusts that Hudson will put a mark against those that have been published. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a manuscript written for children. Chisholm would like to contribute a short article occasionally. She wrote "The Golden Thought of Queen Beryl" and other stories which have been published by Washbourne. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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She sends a photograph of her late father, at Hudson's request, as well as one of her mother which is a copy of a lithograph and was taken when she was assisting Austrailian emigrants. She would like Hudson to inform her of the safe receipts of the photographs. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Chisholm sends Hudson a mortuary card of her father. Has Hudson noticed that the Whitehall Review of London has published four lists of converts. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She thanks Hudson for his kind letter and for offering the Mass for her father. She has only one photograph of her father but will send Hudson one when she gets some copies made. Her mother has been bedridden for several years. She is lonely without her father as they were very close. She never wished for any other companionship. Her brother-in-law, editor of the Dublin Freeman's Journal, has just been received into the Church. Hudson made a mistake about her father being a convert; it...

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She asks for Hudson's sympathy upon the happy and peaceful death of her father on the seventeenth of August. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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He asks what letters Edwards has of Father DeSmet and whether they have been published. He is preparing a new edition of DeSmet's letters and should be glad for new ones relating to his western travels. William J. Onahan referred him to Edwards. He is also in communication with the University of St. Louis. :: XI-2-d L.S.(Typed) 1p.