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Chrysostom submits an account of an apparition of the Blessed Mother to a Jesuit novice in Malta. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The Ave Maria is highly praised by its patrons in California. "Bob's Vocation" made a hit with young readers. The article "Purse and Scrip" makes interesting reading. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Enclosed is a description of a present from Mrs. D. Cobb of San Francisco. It is a fine specimen and handsomely mounted. Mr. Cobb is not a Catholic and Mrs. Cobb not a practical one. Brother thinks the price of the birds ranges from $25 to $50. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Mrs. D. Cobb is pleased with the life of Joseph Haydn that appears in the Ave Maria. She has four volumes of "Natural History" by Joseph B . Hold which she is sending to Hudson. Some people have sent contributions to Notre Dame and have not received acknowledgement of it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom has sent some shells to Father John Zahm as a gift from Mrs. J. Regan . The shells are fairly expensive. Chrysostom suggests that Hudson send Regan a book. The small shells are from Miss R. Laveny . A check is enclosed for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom heard a sermon on the Blessed Virgin by Father Joseph Neri, S.J., in St. Ignatius Church, San Francisco. He arranged to have the sermon written for the Ave Maria. If Hudson wants the sermon he should write to Father Joseph Sasia, S.J. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom saw some rare bird specimens for sale and was going to buy one of them, a bird about 23 inches long, which he thinks would be desirable for the museum. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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What is meant by the branch business Chrysostom does not know, unless it is that he sent money for the Dome and completion of the church. He feels that he is faithful to the community and that he has given sufficient evidence of it. If Hudson thinks it best not to interest himself in these affairs, Chrysostom will confine himself to duties as an agent of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents John promises to send the desired photographs to Professor James Edwards . He called on Father Joseph Gallagher ; he said Father Augustine Gallitzin died in 1840 and that his brother Hugh Gallagher took charge of the parish in 1844. Joseph Gallagher used the vestments that he says were used by Gallitzin. He and his brother Hugh brought new vestments and that there were no vestments brought to Loretto other than the ones that they brought. His sister Mary Gallagher remembers the...

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Mr. Flood has promised to pay the bill of $50 by the weekend. Father John Zahm is out around San Francisco. He received into the Church a friend of Brother's, G. D. Hall . Brother offers some suggestions on how the Children's Department of the Ave Maria may be improved. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Brother thanks Hudson for his prayers. He discusses "A Troubled Heart". Business is slow and he accomplishes little. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom tells Hudson his reasons for placing a notice in the Monitor about the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom met and gave Stoddard the $100 as directed. Chrysostom thanks Hudson for books he sent the Jesuit Fathers at Santa Clara College. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Brother sends a couple of names to be inserted in the Ave Maria for making charitable donations. He asks Hudson to write a few lines acknowledging his appreciation of their charity. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Giving the money to Charles Warren Stoddard was not troublesome but Hudson may blame him for not giving the amount Stoddard asked for. Brother gave $6 to the Jesuit Fathers because they were financially embarrassed. He thinks he was correct in giving the money to the Jesuits. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Brother has received $12.25 from Mr. Bernard Cassidy for the Ave Maria. The number of subscriptions has not decreased much, and the cause for the decrease is explained by hard times. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom writes to Hudson regarding a newly invented lamp. A notice is enclosed describing the lamp. No enclosure. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom is pleased to learn that Hudson's health has improved. Mr. Phelan expects to complete a history of the old Catholic Missions of California in June. Chrysostom asks Hudson if he will take a copy in exchange for a notice in the Ave Maria. Hudson may be surprised when he learns that Chrysostom has asked to return to Notre Dame. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Brother sent a specimen of quart for the museum and wishes to know if it is of any value. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Since receiving the news of Hudson's illness, Chrysostom has been praying for Hudson's recovery. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom has sent by express a floral collection of small shells and scales of fishes. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Bishop Francis Mora was generous in presenting the mementoes for the historical collection at Notre Dame. Mora has aided Chrysostom greatly in soliciting for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The Christmas number of the Ave Maria is an improvement on the preceding year. Brother called on Mrs. D. Cobb and she gave him to send to Hudson the dead body of a seal, an account book of George Washington during the 8 years he was President, and a sombrero. Enclosed is a card of an insurance company and one of a wine merchant who Brother thinks will advertise in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom informs Hudson about a problem and asks Hudson for his advise in the matter. Chrysostom is willing to do penance for any wrong that he may have committed. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Chrysostom sends a book donated by Mrs. Cobb. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom is ill and has been confined to bed by doctor's orders. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom asserts that the Assurance Company of London is the best of its kind and Messers Tobin Company, their representative will visit Hudson. He believes the pictures should be gotten from Paris. Chrysostom is glad Hudson did not publish the article on Indian affairs. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Father N. Congiati, Superior of the Society of Jesus on the West Coast, sends his compliments to the Ave Maria and Hudson. He wishes to know whether or not it was the Holy Cross Fathers at Notre Dame who had received the faculties of blessing beads with 500 days indulgences. If so he suggests a note of explanation be inserted in the Ave Maria as to how and where people might apply for such favors. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Chrysostom lauds the service and kindness given him by those at Santa Clara College. He wishes to show his appreciation by getting Hudson to send Father Robert Kenna, the President of Santa Clara about $5 worth of issues of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Father N. Congiati, S.J. has been complimentary in his comments about the Ave Maria and its editor. Father Robert McKenna, President of Santa Clara College has invited Chrysostom to spend a few days at the college. Brother F.R. Flood is working for the Monitor in San Francisco. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.