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Jenkins is obliged to Hudson for his remission of Month. He delayed returning it because he expects the Irish Monthly to notice. Jenkins hopes Father Matthew Russell, S.J ., will send a copy of his magazine with his letter. Jenkins has already got an order from Burns and Oates. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jenkins inquires whether the January number of the "Irish Monthly" carried a notice of his book. :: X-2-o A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jenkins has not written anything for Hudson in a long time, so he submits a short article. Webb's book is approaching publication. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents When Jenkins returns home he will begin reading the proof of his revised work. He has been completing his study of catalogues of publishers in the English speaking world in an attempt to get information that will aid him in his plan to finish the translation of Schmid's Tales. Jenkins understands Notre Dame is going to entertain the T. A. B. Society next year, a good example for a college. He can't read with concurrence Hudson's note about "Grant and His Blameless Private Life". ::...

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Jenkins submits the first third of his story entitled "Schmid". He has material for an American geographical tribute to the Blessed Virgin. Jenkins again suggests that Hudson turn the Ave Maria into a bi-monthly magazine of fifty pages. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Jenkins submits his manuscript for October and November subject. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jenkins received Hudson's long letter. His suggestion induced Jenkins to buy McCloud. Hudson may return the packet if he does not care to see the sequel. Jenkins criticizes the Ave Maria. Hudson predicts further patronage and improvement of the Ave Maria. Hudson's general and his staff are the most persistent and never-tiring advertizers in his line on the continent. But too much propagandism often defeats itself. This may be a damper on any vanity in contemplation of success achieved....

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Jenkins is preparing for a three day trip. He has received the manuscripts. :: X-3-a A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jenkins submits an article together with some notes for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jenkins supposes that because of a fight at his home that his impatience with Hudson's exercising of editorial rights is known. He contends that if in Hudson's place he would exercise the same right. Yet, he cannot help but wince as a result of operation on his writings. Jenkins made suggestions as to alterations he wishes made to his manuscript. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Jenkins sends an article for the Ave Maria. He requests a couple of copies of "Rosa Ferrucci". :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jenkins orders a subscription for the Girls' Library Club and one for Lawrence Veereman, Seminary Kuilenburg. He should also have the $250 from Mike Hargedon but his? girl did not fetch it. Jenkins is gathering for a new edition of "Judges of Faith" statistics of Catholic education among the Indians . He quotes some of the statistics. He is delayed by reason of waiting for Baltimore decrees. P.S. Two of the first priests ordained from the American College, Louvain, Father David Russell...

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Hudson can find material for the note in Benjamin Webb's History; pp. 38-40. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Not having seen a notice of Father Arsenius Vuibert's Ancient History in the Ave Maria the enclosed article might be acceptable. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's note on the erection of the Orestes A. Brownson Memorial agrees with Jenkins' plan which he sent to the University of Cleveland. He has written to Hoffman Brothers of Milwaukee and Bishop John Lancaster Spalding about forwarding the more intellectual monument, the Brownson Chair. Hoffmann has placed at Spalding's disposal space in his Quarterly Clergy lists to make a direct appeal for the Philosophy Chair. If the board approves, they will need Hudson's support by publicity in...

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Jenkins ordered Murphy Company to send Hudson a circular announcing the publication of his work, "Judges of Faith: Christian vs. Godless Schools". Archbishop James Gibbons has promised to give his imprimatur to the work. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jenkins thanks Hudson for the notice in the Ave Maria. He sends some letters from Indian Missions. Jenkins was pleased over his success in getting Cardinal Gibbons' name substituted in the cast proofs. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson may find matter in the enclosed 3 page notice of Edersheim's work for a paragraph. Hudson will be interested in the outcome of their subscription to build a memorial chapel at Louvain. Jenkins calls Hudson's attention to their improved Poor Soul's Advocate. The subscription lists for the two editions is over 10,000 but the English edition reaches but a fourth of the whole list. If Hudson sees anything seriously affecting the vitality of the last three numbers, Jenkins asks him to...

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Jenkins's story will be mailed to Notre Dame, and he will drop off at Notre Dame to confer with Hudson about the hymns. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He writes this in a hurry before he leaves. Hudson may do as he pleases with the story. Father Matthew Russell, S.J. ? wrote him that his collection will only include personal poems and a few from friends. Therefore his commission is played out. He has a notion to present Russell a copy of Father Edmund Hill's poems so that he cannot fail to find the true ideal religious poet. On back of a list of books on the Index of 1876. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He is interested in McMaster's orthodoxy, even in cases of small importance, but would like to call McMaster's attention to a mistake made in a recent issue of the Freeman. McMaster said that no mineral oils, especially petrolium, could be used to burn before the Blessed Sacrament, and cited a decree of the S.R.C. to that effect. Jenkins quotes a reply by the Apostolic See to such a question asked by some French Bishops, in which the See answered that although olive oil is to be used,...

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Jenkins requests a number of the "Catholic Fireside." He also reminds Hudson to forward the express receipt to Mr. Thomas Noonan . Enclosed is the poem, "Prairie October." :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Jenkins has sent data to Rand McNally to make their first estimate but still doubts whether he ought not benefit himself and encourage Joseph A. Lyons ' enterprise in that line. Jenkins will be stationed at St. John's in Louisville, Kentucky. If Lyons cares to make an estimate on "Six Seasons", he may address him there. Tomorrow will decide if Our Lady will cure him. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Jenkins is here for a month and received the card forwarded from Chatsworth, Illinois. He can account for the loss of the manuscript Hudson is unable to find. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jenkins is uncertain whether or not he has given Benedict Webb of Louisville, advice prejudicial to Hudson's interests, concerning Hudson's inability to publish Webb's manuscript on Father Stephen Badin this month. Webb and Jenkins are working together to get Webb's book completed by the summer and published in the fall, and wish Hudson to return the manuscript. Jenkins asks Hudson to pay him for the manuscript Mirianne or return it so that he might get it published in Baltimore. ::...

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The loss of Father-General Edward Sorin 's supplement to Benedict Webb 's article Jenkins regrets, though he thinks that Webb has the outline of Father Stephen Badin 's life. The sketch of Father Henry Lemcke, Jenkins' friends admire. Jenkins intends to let Father Edmund Hill, C.P., translate the hymns to Our Lady. He asks Hudson to send him a bill for the advertisement of his work in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He would like to get Cardinal John Henry Newman's and Aubrey de Vere's versions of the Brevriary Hymns. He would want a book giving information about the authors of the hymns with the hymns. He wants information of the German protestant poets who have written verses in honor of Our Lady. He has four volumes comprising Schiller, Goeti, Herden, Jean, Paul and 5 Gottinger. He wants to know if Ed. von Schenck, George Dornig, A. Schreuber, Heim. Dorniz, I.A. Paughofer, Kath. Diez, Fried....

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He thanks Hudson for the invitation to join him at Notre Dame for the Indian summer. He would be delighted to come and see the new Notre Dame as he has watched the building of it and the weekly contributions toward it. He tells Hudson to do with the article what he sees fit and the same with Schmid's tale. He has followed the original in calling it "Holy Christmas Eve", but thinks that "Two Christmas Eves" would suit it better. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He submits a story for consideration by the Ave Maria. If it is not acceptable he asks that it be returned to him. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has delayed the pamphlet notices of Hudson because of ill health. He does not know when he will get to read them. It has been for his and his brother's health that he has asked Hudson's prayers. He is now back at work after ten week's absence. He was pained to hear of Notre Dame's misfortune, but he is glad to know they are not the men to stand and gaze at the ruins. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.